Carolina Reaper Marathon

Runners will face a warm start at 74°F, climbing to 86°F by the finish. With humidity at 64% and a dew point of 68°F, hydration will be crucial, especially in the later laps. Light winds from the SW will not significantly impact performance, but runners should adjust their pace conservatively as temperatures rise throughout the race.

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The Carolina Reaper Marathon is the marathon-distance event of the Carolina Reaper Challenge, held on a 2.62-mile paved loop at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Runners complete ten laps to cover the full 26.2 miles, with each lap subject to a 45-minute cutoff. The race is named for the Carolina Reaper pepper, which was bred in South Carolina by Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company and held the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper from 2013 to 2023. Source

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Race weekend

Saturday, July 17

8:00 AMCarolina Reaper Challenge 50K (31.1 mi)

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

8:00 AMGhost Pepper Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:00 AMJalapeno (5.2 mi)

8:00 AMCarolina Reaper Relay (26.2 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon?

The 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon will be held on Saturday July 17, 2027.

Is the Carolina Reaper Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Carolina Reaper Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 90°F and a low of 72°F with a 9% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

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Based on 6 years of data

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81°F

L:75° H:86°

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17%

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Carolina Reaper Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2026	74°/88°	-	73°
2025 Carolina Reaper Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2025	71°/87°	-	71°
2024 Carolina Reaper Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with afternoon rain. 2024	77°/89°	-	72°
2023 Carolina Reaper Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2023	77°/87°	-	75°
2021 Carolina Reaper Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	74°/87°	Light	69°
2018 Carolina Reaper Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	76°/79°	-	72°

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