Hell of a Half Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- RegistrationStatus not confirmed yet
- Race dateNot announced yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- TBD Date not announced
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Unconfirmed Not verified yet
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Summer heat race, 11 aid stations stocked with ice.
- Largest field in this batch, recently above 500 half marathon finishers.
- Two person relay option for splitting the distance.
- Entries support the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
Course
A 7 a.m. start from North Kaweah Avenue puts runners on quiet roads outside town. Aid is unusually dense at 11 stations carrying ice, water, and electrolyte, which tells you what the organizers expect the conditions to do. A two person relay splits the distance for runners who want the day without the full effort.
Race-day weather
Valley heat is the defining feature. Even a 7 a.m. start can see temperatures climbing through the 80s by the later miles, with strong sun and little shade. Pacing conservatively and using every aid station is standard advice here.
About the Hell of a Half Marathon
Exeter sits in citrus country at the base of the Sierra foothills, and this race has grown into the largest of the local half marathon series since starting in 2016. Recent editions have topped 500 finishers, which is unusual for a summer race in the valley. Entries benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
Past Hell of a Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
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When is the Hell of a Half Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Hell of a Half Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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