Hell of a Half Marathon
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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay : Exeter, CA
The event takes place on August 8, 2026 in Exeter, California, with the start/finish area at 324 N. Kaweah Avenue. The organizer offers live, virtual, and team relay options for the half marathon distance.
Distances and event types:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Coed two person relay (each member)
- Male two person relay (each member)
- Female two person relay (each member)
The organizer describes the course as challenging and notes hot weather is common. The race includes 11 aid stations stocked with ice, water, sponges, Gatorade and energy gels; runners are also encouraged to carry their own hydration. Course features include music DJs, a post-race party with a beer garden and stage, free race photos, free race tracking with RaceJoy, and live results on phones.
Relay logistics: the exchange zone is located near 22160 E. Myer Drive in Exeter, where no parking is allowed. A shuttle transports the second relay runner to the exchange zone before the race and returns the first runner to the finish area. The timing tag must start with runner one, be transferred to runner two at the exchange zone for official chipped time, and be returned at the finish line.
The event supports the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation and is the second race in the 2026 Run The Valley Half Marathon Series. Awards, technical shirts, a finisher medal, and post-race recovery services are listed among event amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
