Star City Half Marathon

Roanoke, VA, USA · November 21, 2026

46°·53° high·Calm·Dry

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Star City Half Marathon race day weather

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62° high

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Runners will face temperatures starting at 46°F and peaking at 53°F. Winds will be light from the SW at 7 mph, posing minimal impact on performance. With humidity at 67%, a conservative pace is advisable to manage comfort levels. Pre-race, a throwaway layer may be beneficial as the temperature feels as low as 43°F.

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About the Star City Half Marathon

The Star City Half Marathon & 10K is a November road race in Roanoke, Virginia, a city nicknamed the Star City of the South. Virginia Amateur Sports organizes the race, which is the third leg of the Roanoke Valley Triple Crown. Race-day bib pickup is at River's Edge Park off Reserve Avenue, and the weekend also includes a 10K and a one-mile Kids Fun Run. The in-person half marathon is capped at 435 runners.

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Race weekend

Saturday, November 21

8:00 AMKids Fun Run (1.0 mi)

8:15 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)

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Star City Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Star City Half Marathon?

The 2026 Star City Half Marathon will be held on Saturday November 21, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Star City Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 42°F with a 19% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Star City Half Marathon?

Over the 7 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2015 to 2023), it averaged 40°F at the start and 48°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Star City Half Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 61°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2021, at 27°F.

What was the windiest Star City Half Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 16 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2021, at 0 mph.

Star City Half Marathon weather history

Based on 7 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2023 Star City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	60°/61°	-	45°
2021 Star City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	27°/37°	-	24°
2019 Star City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	40°/42°	-	34°
2018 Star City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	39°/48°	-	34°
2017 Star City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	38°/50°	-	34°
2016 Star City Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	47°/58°	-	42°
2015 Star City Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	32°/43°	-	25°

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