The Holiday Half Event is based on a "26 in 24" virtual Marathon-in-a-Day event that Richard White and Aaron Glimme organized for the Summer Solstice of 2020. That event, in turn, was inspired by Beau Miles's A Mile an Hour "marathon in a day."

On January 1 of 2021, and again in 2023, the Holiday Half Marathon seemed like a great way to start the new year. We did it again in 2024, and look at this, 2025 is right around the corner.

Whether you run, jog, hike, or walk, it's fun to be outside on a crisp January day, and even better when sharing the time with others. If you want to share your experiences on here with a slightly broader collection of people, with "friends of friends" who are supporting your progress on the social feed, I hope you'll join us!

Finally, the Holiday Half wasn't conceived as a benefit event, but feel free to make it one! Lots of people need support right now, and if you're in a position to be able to give a little, please do so.

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