Carolina Reaper Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, hydrate early
Runners will face a warm start at 81°F, rising to 94°F by the end. With humidity at 61% and a dew point of 73°F, hydration will be crucial. A light headwind at 12 mph may provide some relief, but runners should adjust their pace and start conservatively to manage the heat.
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Race Info
Welcome to the Annual Carolina Reaper Challenge event! We are pleased to bring a new and exciting twist to four different distances including the 50k, marathon relay, half marathon, and 5 mile distance. This will be great for the first time finishers of these distances as well as give a new challenge to all the speed demons out there! If you have done it in the cold why not test your grit in the heat! We have simply duplicated the Snowbird Challenge for all you true southern heat seekers out there!
🔥 Feel the heat and conquer the challenge at the Carolina Reaper Running Race, where endurance meets the scorching South Carolina summer! Join us this July at the Civic Center Sports Complex for an exhilarating experience unlike any other. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a passionate runner looking to push your limits, our race offers distances ranging from 3.1 miles to an epic 31 miles. Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 84°/91° | Light | 71° | |
2024 | | 86°/94° | Light | 69° | |
2023 | | 88°/94° | - | 73° | |
2021 | | 85°/90° | - | 68° | |
2018 |  | 70°/82° | Light | 70° |