Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pace encouraged
Runners will face a temperature rise from 45°F to 63°F, with a maximum wind of 7 mph from the NW. Humidity sits at 59%, with a dew point of 42°F. With mild conditions, maintaining a steady pace is encouraged, but runners should remain mindful of hydration as temperatures increase.
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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
