Athens Big-Fork Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warming
Runners will face temperatures rising from 38°F at the start to 45°F by the finish. A light ENE wind at 8 mph will have minimal impact on performance. With humidity at 66%, pacing should remain conservative to manage the cool conditions. A throwaway layer may be beneficial during the pre-race wait.
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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
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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° | - | 48° | |
2025 |  | 38°/45° | - | 32° | |
2024 | | 39°/41° | - | 39° | |
2023 | | 60°/65° | - | 56° |