Hell of a Half Marathon

Sat August 5, 2023 Exeter, CA 93221 US Directions RaceJoy Ready

Place

Exeter Memorial Park
324 N. Kaweah Avenue
Exeter, CA US 93221

Description

IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU…IT WON’T CHANGE YOU

 

YES, THE COURSE IS CHALLENGING, THE WEATHER IS HOT, BUT WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU EXPECT AT THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON?!! OH, AND DON'T WORRY, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF OTHER CRAZIES WHO WILL JOIN YOU DURING YOUR 13.1 JOURNEY, ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED....

 

IT'S ONE THING TO FINISH A HALF MARATHON, BUT TO SAY YOU COMPLETED THE HELL OF A HALF MARATHON, IS BIG TIME BRAGGING RIGHTS!

RACE START TIME: 7:00 AM

WHAT MAKES THIS RACE STAND OUT:

  • 2nd Race - Run The Valley Half Marathon Series
  • 11 Aid Stations, loaded with Ice, Water, Gatorade, and GU's. We also encourage you to carry your own hydration
  • NEW This Year!! Adding Music DJ & Aid Station ar Mile 7.8
  • Tulare County Fire Department Hoisting their US Garrison Flag at the Finish Line
  • FREE Breakfast
  • FREE Race Photos
  • FREE Race Tracking with Race Joy
  • FREE Live Results on Phone
  • Michelob Ultra Beer Garden. Yes, that's FREE too!  
  • 2 Live Bands:
  • Jimmy and the Differentials at Mile 6.5
  • The Dirty Poppas - Our Finish Line Band on the Michelob Ultra Stage
  • Top 5 Age Group Awards
  • Overall Male/Female Awards 
  • Women's Tech Tank Top
  • Men's Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
  • PRO~PT at the Finish Line for your Post Race 
  • Awesome Finishers Medal

ALERT! ALERT!! Rush Bowls of Visalia (3225 S. Mooney Blvd) wants to treat every Hell of a Half Runner, and will be giving 1 FREE Coupon for a sinfully delicious bowl, or try one of their smoothies. YES, FREE!! Your Free Coupon will be in your Swag Bag, so you can swing by Rush Bowls before or after the race.

RAFFLE DRAWING * GIVE-AWAY: Golden Eagle Charters has donated 2 seats on any upcoming 1 day Charter Trip, Winner will be drawn on race day, following the Awards/Results! ($100 Value).....Where will our Winner Decide to Go?!! 

Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

We are extermely proud to support the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF). They are dedicated to preventing burns and providing services to those affected by a burn injury. Our goal is to fundraise, reaching new fundraising goals. Your donations, and a percentage of our race proceeds go to "Champ Camp" for child burn survivors. 

The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation needs your support.

RACE DISCOUNTS AT EVERY DONATION LEVEL

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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Hell of a Half Marathon.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
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