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GPS Half Marathon
Race Date
Oct 4, 2026
Location
Sparks, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Sparks, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Heritage0/20
first year
Size0/15
no finisher counts yet
Momentum3/5
small race — neutral
Loyalty0/20
needs a few years of results
Course & details0/15
limited extras
National draw0/10
no finisher data yet
Front-pack speed0/5
no winner time yet
Weather2/10
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the GPS Half Marathon?
The GPS Half Marathon is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Where does the GPS Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Sparks, Maryland.
What distances does the GPS Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the GPS Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The GPS Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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