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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay

Race Date

Aug 8, 2026

Location

Exeter, CA

Standout70

The Experience

IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU…IT WON’T CHANGE YOU YES, THE COURSE IS CHALLENGING, THE WEATHER IS HOT, BUT WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU EXPECT AT THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON?!! OH, AND DON'T WORRY, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF OTHER CRAZIES WHO WILL JOIN YOU DURING YOUR 13.1 JOURNEY, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED.... IT'S ONE THING TO FINISH A HALF MARATHON, BUT TO SAY YOU COMPLETED THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON, IS BIG TIME BRAGGING RIGHTS! RACE START TIME: 7:00 AM   WHAT MAKES THIS RACE STAND OUT: 2nd Race - Run The Valley Half Marathon Series 11 AID STATIONS - Loaded with Ice, Water, Sponges, Gatorade, GU's, AND A LOT OF FUN! We also encourage you to carry your own hydrationRelay Shuttle TransportationMusic DJ'S on the coursePost-Race Party! Party Vibe at the Finish VenueTulare County Fire Department Hoisting their US Garrison Flag at the Start/Finish VenueFREE Breakfast w/Rushbowl & Rocio’s Catering FREE Race PhotosFREE Race Tracking with RACEJOYFREE Live Results on PhoneMichelob Ultra Beer Garden. Yes, that's FREE too!  Michelob Ultra Stage "It's a Party in the Park"Top 3 Age Group & Relay AwardsOverall Male/Female Awards Top Relay Awards (3 Divisions)Women's Tech Tank TopMen's (Unisex) Short-Sleeve Tech ShirtPRO~PT at the Finish Line for your Post Race Awesome Finishers Medal

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

Women's Tank Top or Men's Short-Sleeve Shirt

Start Location

324 N. Kaweah Avenue, Exeter, CA, 93221

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles

Quality Score

Standout70
Methodology
Heritage20/20

13 years running

Size15/15

~801 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

36% returning runners

Course & details3/15

2 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 6 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:25

Weather0/10

typical high 104°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

73°

Afternoon (High)

104°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.0"

Precipitation

7 mph

Wind

25%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 7,195 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

7,195

Median time

2:10:50

Latest turnout

448

States

19

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:10p50 median ≈ 2:254:40

Turnout by year

20172025

'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25
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