Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 37.9 – 59.6°F | 50° Nice | 94 – 96% | 4 mph SW | Partly cloudy |
| 8:00 AM | 39.5 – 61.3°F | 50° Nice | 87 – 92% | 6 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 41.5 – 64.2°F | 50° Nice | 75 – 84% | 5 mph W | Drizzle |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 274 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -2.4% |
| 2 | +0.9% |
| 3 | -0.8% |
| 4 | +1.3% |
| 5 | +2.9% |
| 6 | -2.7% |
| 7 | +1.2% |
| 8 | +0.7% |
| 9 | +2.3% |
| 10 | -2.6% |
| 11 | -0.1% |
| 12 | +0.7% |
| 13 | +2.5% |
| 14 | +8.0% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 50°F with a 41°F dew point and 10 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37°F | 36°F | 11 mph | 0.05" | Drizzle |
| 2021 | 61°F | 44°F | 10 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2020 | 47°F | 41°F | 5 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2018 | 61°F | 49°F | 7 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2017 | 50°F | 41°F | 15 mph | — | Drizzle |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Pittsburgh Half Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Pittsburgh Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
Pittsburgh's half marathon crosses rivers and climbs through neighborhoods including the South Side, Oakland, Shadyside, and the Strip District. About 380 feet of gain from the bridge crossings and neighborhood hills make it a challenging half.
May weather in Pittsburgh can be variable. Our splits account for the hilly terrain and conditions.
Pittsburgh Half Marathon FAQ
When is the next Pittsburgh Half Marathon?›
The next Pittsburgh Half Marathon is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
How long is the Pittsburgh Half Marathon?›
The Pittsburgh Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.097 km), the standard half marathon distance. It runs in Pittsburgh, PA.
How much elevation gain does the Pittsburgh Half Marathon have?›
The Pittsburgh Half Marathon has about 1,230 ft (375 m) of climbing and 969 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 51.2%.
Is the Pittsburgh Half Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Pittsburgh Half Marathon finishes 262 ft (80 m) higher than it starts and climbs 1,230 ft in total.
How hard is the Pittsburgh Half Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Pittsburgh Half Marathon 70/100 (Hard) — #2 of 16 half marathons in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 2:50 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Pittsburgh Half Marathon?›
Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 50°F with a 41°F dew point and 10 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.