Athens Big-Fork Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start — layer up
Runners will start in chilly 38°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Temperatures rising to 47°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 67% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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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° |