Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, adjust for wind
Runners will face temperatures starting at 51°F and rising to 59°F, with humidity at 77%. A light crosswind will affect runners in the first nine miles, followed by a headwind in mile 10, making pacing adjustments crucial during this segment. Runners should consider their hydration strategy and be mindful of the wind, especially in exposed areas.
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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.
