Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 45°F at the start to 69°F by the finish, with a light breeze peaking at 12 mph. Early miles will feature a tailwind, providing a boost from miles 2 to 5 and 9 to 12, while headwinds will challenge runners from mile 15 to 20 and 24 to 26. Adjust pacing strategies to conserve energy during climbs, especially between miles 8 and 13, and stay hydrated as temperatures increase.
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
