Cannonball Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, big temp swing
Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 69°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Cannonball Marathon is an annual marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K held in Greensboro, North Carolina, one of the longest-running road races in the state. The marathon and half marathon share a course starting and finishing at Jaycee Park within Country Park, following the Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway through north Greensboro; marathon runners complete two loops. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Proceeds from the race support the adjacent Greensboro Science Center.