Mild 55°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 65°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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The New Hampshire Half Marathon covers the second half of the marathon course along the west shore of Newfound Lake. Runners ride a bus from Bristol to a start just beyond Sculptured Rocks in Groton, then run south beside the lake through rolling New England countryside. It is held on the Saturday of race weekend during peak fall foliage.

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Saturday, October 3

9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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FAQ

When is the 2026 New Hampshire Half Marathon?

The 2026 New Hampshire Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.

What is the time limit for the New Hampshire Half Marathon?

The time limit for the New Hampshire Half Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 New Hampshire Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 43°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data

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53°F

L:50° H:55°

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26%

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Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	55°/60°	-	45°
2025 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	51°/66°	-	48°
2024 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2024	59°/64°	-	52°
2023 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2023	56°/59°	-	54°
2022 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	43°/48°	-	43°
2021 New Hampshire Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2021	50°/52°	-	47°
2019 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	41°/48°	-	32°
2018 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	56°/59°	-	48°
2017 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2017	47°/48°	Light	39°
2016 New Hampshire Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2016	52°/56°	Light	45°
2015 New Hampshire Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2015	44°/50°	-	36°
2014 New Hampshire Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2014	54°/56°	Light	53°
2011 New Hampshire Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	60°/61°	Light	59°
2010 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2010	52°/55°	-	38°
2009 New Hampshire Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2009	50°/51°	Light	50°
2008 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	46°/51°	-	37°
2007 New Hampshire Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain clearing later. 2007	58°/62°	-	48°
2006 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	44°/53°	-	38°
2005 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with early morning rain. 2005	43°/56°	-	42°
2004 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2004	54°/58°	-	54°
2003 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2003	44°/49°	Light	43°
2002 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2002	69°/75°	Light	61°
2001 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	55°/56°	-	41°
2000 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2000	37°/53°	-	38°
1998 New Hampshire Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1998	45°/53°	-	35°
1997 New Hampshire Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 1997	50°/54°	-	50°
1996 New Hampshire Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 1996	30°/43°	-	27°