Hell of a Half Marathon

The Hell of a Half Marathon is near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, where you will need to contend with not only bad heat but also a challenging course.

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Race Info

With expected high temperatures on race day, there will be 10 total aid stations with water and electrolyte drinks. Runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration due to expected race day conditions.

Racers will have 3 1/2 hours to complete 13.1 miles. All finishers will receive a medal, a warm breakfast, and cold chocolate milk.

Due to road closures, you must complete the event within 3 1/2 hours (16 minutes per mile average). Transportation to the finish area for stranded or slow walkers without medical problems is provided via the SAG vehicle. In the event you cannot finish the race, please make your way to the nearest aid station and ask for SAG assistance. The SAG vehicle will be following the final runner or walker and will pick them up as they pass aid stations.

Race Date

August 3, 2024.

Location

Exeter Veterans Memorial Building

324 N Kaweah Ave,
Exeter, CA 93221 US

Directions

Distances

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

Starting Time

7:00 AM

An early start gives you a chance to avoid the heat of the day, but anyway, you should be prepared for a toasty 13.1 miles.

Entry Fees

$75 and up

Course Map

The race follows roughly a counter-clockwise loop around the city, taking runners along flat city streets for the first few miles, followed by stretches into more rural parts of the surrounding San Joaquin Valley. There are two big hills, around mile 6 and between 10 and 11, and after that, the race flattens out again.

You can find the course map and description here: halfmarathons.net.