Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady wind
Runners will face a temperature increase from 45°F at the start to 63°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 59% and a dew point of 42°F. A light headwind will be present throughout at 7 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. It's advisable to maintain a conservative pace early on and hydrate regularly.
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Race Info
Run America’s most spectacular rail trail! The Chessie Nature Trail was voted one of the top three recreational trails in the nation in 2023. The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, and fast, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. Source
