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Beat the Blerch

Carnation, WA, USA • September 6, 2025
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rain Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain.

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Beat The Blerch is a 5k, 10K, half, and full marathon created by The Oatmeal. It was inspired by a character called The Blerch, who came from this webcomic about running. The race takes place just outside of Seattle in Carnation, Washington. Source

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When is the 2025 Beat the Blerch?

The 2025 Beat the Blerch will be held on Saturday September 6, 2025.

What is the time limit for the Beat the Blerch?

The time limit for the Beat the Blerch is 7.25 hours.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
74°F
Min/Max
59°/74°F
Dew
53°F
Days of Rain
1/8
Wind
9mph
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YearLow / HighRainResults

Beat the Blerch 2024 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
65°/ 76°-
Run Score: 8

Beat the Blerch 2023 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
56°/ 77°-
Run Score: 8

Beat the Blerch 2022 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
clear-day
62°/ 88°-
Run Score: 7

Beat the Blerch 2018 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2018
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 64°-
Run Score: 9

Beat the Blerch 2017 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
partly-cloudy-day
54°/ 71°-
Run Score: 8

Beat the Blerch 2016 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2016
rain
58°/ 65°Light
Run Score: 7

Beat the Blerch 2015 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
clear-day
61°/ 78°-
Run Score: 8

Beat the Blerch 2014 Weather History

Clearing in the afternoon.

2014
cloudy
59°/ 73°-
Run Score: 8
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