Mild 54°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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About the Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon

The Half Marathon is an out-and-back run on the Ghost Town Trail, a rail trail in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It starts and finishes at Saylor Park in Blacklick and turns around just past the Heshbon access point. The course climbs at about 2 percent on the way out and drops at the same grade on the way back. It runs alongside the marathon and relay on race day.

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Sunday, November 1

9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:00 AMMarathon Relay (26.2 mi)

9:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon?

The 2026 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon will be held on Sunday November 1, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon is 6.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 40°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon?

Over the 15 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2012 to 2026), it averaged 46°F at the start and 51°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2017 and 2020).

What was the hottest Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon?

Of the 15 years on record, 2022 was the warmest, reaching 72°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2021, at 37°F.

What was the windiest Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon?

Of the 15 years on record, 2013 was the windiest, with wind averaging 18 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 2 mph.

Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon weather history

Based on 15 years of data

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49°F

L:46° H:51°

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13%

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Wind9mph

Dew37°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	54°/59°	-	34°
2025 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	45°/52°	-	38°
2024 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	43°/51°	-	33°
2023 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	49°/54°	-	36°
2022 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	67°/72°	-	59°
2021 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	37°/48°	-	28°
2020 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2020	50°/52°	Light	45°
2019 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	37°/41°	-	25°
2018 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	38°/46°	-	34°
2017 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2017	51°/53°	Light	50°
2016 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2016	47°/53°	-	40°
2015 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	39°/43°	-	30°
2014 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	41°/43°	-	31°
2013 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2013	41°/42°	-	30°
2012 Veterans Marathon - Pennsylvania Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	54°/64°	-	39°