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 - L oaded with Ice, Water, Sponges, Gatorade, GU's, AND A LOT OF FUN! We also encourage you to carry your own hydration Relay Shuttle Transportation Music DJ'S on the course Post-Race Party! Party Vibe at the Finish Venue Tulare County Fire Department Hoisting their US Garrison Flag at the Start/Finish Venue FREE Breakfast w/Rushbowl & Rocio’s Catering FREE Race Photos FREE Race Tracking with RACEJOY FREE Live Results on Phone Michelob Ultra Beer Garden.
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Hell Of A Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay 2026 — Exeter, CA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 8.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Exeter, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
