Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warming
Runners will face temperatures starting at 39°F and rising to 44°F by the finish. With light winds around 9 mph, conditions will remain manageable, but the average humidity of 61% may feel uncomfortable. It’s advisable for runners to dress warmly at the start and adjust pacing conservatively in the later laps as temperatures increase. Hydration should be prioritized throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5K runs each December in Batesville, Arkansas, in memory of Garrett Yeager. Both distances start in the Eagle Mountain neighborhood. The half marathon continues to Lyon College, where runners cover a three-quarter-mile trail section, then returns to Eagle Mountain on country roads and the main highway. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics of Independence County and New Hope Refuge.
