Athens Big-Fork Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, steady conditions
Runners will face a starting temperature of 37°F, rising to 47°F by the finish. Winds will be light at 8 mph from the ENE, with occasional gusts up to 21 mph. With 66% humidity, pacing should be conservative to avoid fatigue, especially if rain arrives lightly during the race.
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Race Info
Welcome to the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. Both events are on an “out-and-back” well marked course beginning and ending at the Big Fork Community Center, utilizing the Athens-Big Fork trail. Full Marathon runners will climb eight mountains twice with ~7,000' of cumulative gain. The event is free/donation based. A minimum $25 donation is suggested to cover our costs. All proceeds over our cost will be donated to the Big Fork community Center and the Ouachita Amateur Radio Association, who help us keep our runners safe. Source
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | | 48°/52° | - | 47° | |
2025 |  | 38°/48° | - | 30° | |
2024 | | 39°/42° | - | 39° | |
2023 | | 60°/68° | - | 54° |