Race Day Weather
Warming up, steady winds
Runners will face a temperature trend from 53°F at the start to 81°F later in the race. Winds will be moderate at 10 mph from the SW, with gusts up to 25 mph. With a humidity of 43% and no rain expected, runners should plan for hydration breaks and consider pacing conservatively as temperatures rise.
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The Big Sky Marathon offers runners a thrilling point-to-point course through Montana's high mountains, starting at approximately 8,600 feet elevation and descending into the charming town of Ennis. This trail marathon is part of the Greater Yellowstone Adventure Series and features stunning mountain views throughout the challenging downhill route. The race is known as one of the longest downhill road marathons on the planet, making it a bucket list event for serious runners. Source
