Starting at 66°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 74% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Wabash Trace Half Marathon

The Wabash Trace Half Marathon is a point-to-point run along the crushed-limestone Wabash Trace Nature Trail. It starts in downtown Imogene and finishes in Shenandoah, Iowa, running through rolling farmland and tree-lined stretches of the old rail corridor. The trail grade is gentle, and the course drops gradually toward the Shenandoah finish. It is held on the Saturday of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Saturday, September 12

7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

9:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

9:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Wabash Trace Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Wabash Trace Half Marathon?

The 2026 Wabash Trace Half Marathon will be held on Saturday September 12, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Wabash Trace Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 59°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 Wabash Trace Half Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 63°F at the start and 69°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2022).

What was the hottest Wabash Trace Half Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2025 was the warmest, reaching 79°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2023, at 55°F.

What was the windiest Wabash Trace Half Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2022 was the windiest, with wind averaging 10 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 0 mph.

Wabash Trace Half Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data

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66°F

L:62° H:69°

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20%

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Dew62°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Wabash Trace Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	66°/68°	-	61°
2025 Wabash Trace Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	68°/79°	-	68°
2024 Wabash Trace Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	66°/72°	-	66°
2023 Wabash Trace Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	55°/69°	-	57°
2022 Wabash Trace Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2022	57°/59°	Moderate	57°

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