
Millersburg, United States of America · Saturday 6 September 2025
A truly unique half marathon experience, the Amish Country Half Marathon takes runners through the rolling countryside of Ohio’s Holmes County, home to one of the largest Amish communities in the United States. The course is known for its challenging hills, quiet country roads, and scenic farmland, where runners might even pass horse-drawn buggies and Amish farmers working the fields.\n\nWith little traffic and peaceful rural surroundings, the race offers an escape from the noise of city races.
Adjusted Time
1:50:21
Time difference: +5.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Amish Country Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Millersburg, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 6 September 2025. The course is run on road surface with 278m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 396m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Amish Country Half Marathon website.
With 278m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 306m to 396m above sea level (90m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 16°C and 25°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Amish Country Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Amish Country Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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