Red Nose Half Marathon
Red Nose Half Marathon race day weather
Cool and breezy, adjust pace accordingly
Runners will face temperatures starting at 43°F and rising to 48°F, with a light ENE wind up to 8 mph. Humidity is moderate at 67%, so hydration will be essential. The most challenging segments will be Miles 2 and 11 with headwinds, while a tailwind in Mile 6 offers a brief respite. Runners should consider pacing adjustments during the headwind sections to conserve energy.
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Red Nose Half Marathon route and elevation
The Red Nose Half Marathon course has about 497 ft (151 m) of climbing and 496 ft (151 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 70% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 7, with 113 ft (34 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.9 to 5.4: climbs about 115 ft (35 m).
- Miles 6.1 to 6.1: climbs about 65 ft (19 m).
- Miles 7.8 to 7.9: climbs about 55 ft (16 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:50 here (50 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:55 here (55 seconds 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 | 3 ft | 19 ft | 7:53 | 9:00 | 10:08 |
| 2 | 42 ft | 32 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 3 | 10 ft | 3 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 4 | 8 ft | 8 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 5 | 73 ft | 0 ft | 8:34 | 9:48 | 11:01 |
| 6 | 53 ft | 92 ft | 7:48 | 8:55 | 10:01 |
| 7 | 113 ft | 170 ft | 7:44 | 8:50 | 9:57 |
| 8 | 89 ft | 72 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 9 | 27 ft | 60 ft | 7:49 | 8:56 | 10:04 |
| 10 | 24 ft | 24 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:13 |
| 11 | 45 ft | 36 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 12 | 18 ft | 30 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 13 | 41 ft | 26 ft | 8:05 | 9:13 | 10:23 |
| Last 0.1 | 27 ft | 0 ft | 1:08 | 1:18 | 1:27 |
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About the Red Nose Half Marathon
The Red Nose Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile race held each January in Columbus, Georgia, and organized by the Columbus Roadrunners. The certified course (GA24077WC) starts and finishes at 11th and Broadway and follows the Columbus Riverwalk. Entry is free, with an optional long-sleeve shirt for purchase, and a medal goes to the first 1,000 finishers. The time limit is 3 hours 30 minutes.
