Helping Hands Half Marathon

Muscle Shoals, AL, USA · October 24, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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51°at start
70° high
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Dry

Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 70°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5K is held in the Muscle Shoals area of northwest Alabama, benefiting the Bank Independent Helping Hands Foundation. The race has run annually since 2023, previously starting in nearby Florence, and moves to Bank Independent's new Team Campus in Muscle Shoals for the 2026 edition. Half marathon finishers receive a commemorative medal, and 5K finishers receive a magnet.

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When is the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon?

The 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon will be held on Saturday October 24, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Helping Hands Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 71°F and a low of 50°F with a 10% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
80°F
L:55° H:80°
RunScore
7
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Rain Freq
0%
0 of 3 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew52°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Helping Hands Half Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2025
clear-night
47°/75°-
8

2024 Helping Hands Half Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2024
clear-night
55°/80°-
8

2023 Helping Hands Half Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2023
cloudy
62°/86°-
8

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