Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warmer finish
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F, gradually warming to 61°F by the finish. Wind will be light in early miles but transitions to a headwind from mile 15 through 20, which may require some pacing adjustments. With low humidity at 33%, hydration should be a priority, especially as temperatures rise. The finish will be significantly warmer than the start, so runners may want to adjust gear accordingly.
This course climbs 1,037 ft to its high point and back, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 45° and finish around 10:55 AM in 61°.
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Race Info
The Bataan Memorial Death March is held each March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, commemorating the 1942 Bataan Death March and the American and Filipino soldiers who endured it. Participants choose between a 26.4-mile full marathon route and a 15.6-mile Honorary March route, both crossing paved roads and desert sand trails. Entrants compete in civilian or military divisions, with military "heavy" categories requiring a rucksack of at least 35 pounds. The event is organized by the U.S. Army at White Sands Missile Range and regularly draws several thousand participants. Wikipedia
