Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature increase from 50°F at the start to a peak of 72°F. Wind will be a steady S with speeds up to 11 mph, creating a moderate challenge. With low humidity at 39%, hydration should be a priority, especially as temperatures rise. Runners should pace conservatively in the early miles to adapt to the warming conditions.
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Although this race is popular with local runners, for most, it’s a once in a lifetime experience. It’s not every day marathoners get to take in the stunning views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) as the kilometres tick by.
Enjoyed by both professional runners, club runners, casual runners and beginners, there are events for all running levels including the full marathon, half marathon, 11km and 6km fun runs. In addition to its beauty, the course is relatively flat, with only a couple inclines and sand dunes. Most of the course is on unsealed roads, bush tracks and soft-sand trails, with a few small sand dunes and plenty of Australia’s famed “Red Earth” thrown in for good measure. Source
