Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, varying winds
Runners will face mild temperatures starting at 57°F and rising to 59°F. A headwind in Miles 1, 3-4, 12, and crosswinds in Miles 7, 10-11 will challenge pacing, while tailwinds in Miles 2, 5-6, and 8-9 offer relief. With humidity at 80%, runners should stay hydrated and consider pacing adjustments during tougher segments.
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Race Info
The Rockfest Half Marathon and its companion 5K run along the Atlantic coast at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, each October. The USATF-certified half-marathon course is largely flat, gaining under 100 feet over its point-to-point route from Ashworth Avenue near B Street, along Ocean Boulevard past Hampton Beach State Park, and back along the water to a finish at the Sea Shell Stage. The 5K shares the same start and covers the race's opening three miles. Over 4,000 runners have combined for the half marathon and 5K in recent years, making it one of New Hampshire's largest annual road races.
