New Bedford Half Marathon
New Bedford Half Marathon race day weather
Chilly start, wind adjustments needed
Runners will face a cool start at 38°F, with temperatures only rising to 39°F by the finish. Winds from the WNW will create a headwind effect in Mile 2 and again from Miles 11-12, requiring pacing adjustments. With humidity at 68%, it's advisable to start conservatively and stay hydrated, especially on the rolling terrain that may challenge runners in exposed sections.
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New Bedford Half Marathon route and elevation
The New Bedford Half Marathon course has about 377 ft (115 m) of climbing and 383 ft (117 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 78% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 4, with 117 ft (36 m) of climbing and a 1.3% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.2 to 2.7: climbs about 120 ft (36 m).
- Miles 3.1 to 3.5: climbs about 115 ft (34 m).
- Miles 11.5 to 12.7: climbs about 110 ft (34 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:01 here (1 minute slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:16 here (1 minute slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 ft | 32 ft | 7:50 | 8:57 | 10:04 |
| 2 | 43 ft | 2 ft | 8:17 | 9:28 | 10:39 |
| 3 | 87 ft | 82 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 4 | 117 ft | 48 ft | 8:32 | 9:44 | 10:58 |
| 5 | 9 ft | 52 ft | 7:46 | 8:54 | 10:00 |
| 6 | 2 ft | 26 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:06 |
| 7 | 2 ft | 86 ft | 7:38 | 8:43 | 9:49 |
| 8 | 6 ft | 6 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 9 | 12 ft | 2 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:19 |
| 10 | 1 ft | 12 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:09 |
| 11 | 2 ft | 0 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 12 | 30 ft | 3 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:30 |
| 13 | 80 ft | 47 ft | 8:13 | 9:23 | 10:34 |
| Last 0.1 | 3 ft | 2 ft | 0:54 | 1:02 | 1:09 |
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About the New Bedford Half Marathon
Our annual race held on the 3rd Sunday in March and is one of the oldest half marathon distance events in the Northeast. We are managed by the 100% volunteer New Bedford Half Marathon Race Committee, Inc. along with our host organization, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and with the wonderful support of the City of New Bedford. Source
