Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, ideal racing conditions
Runners will face temperatures starting at 47°F and rising to 59°F. A light, steady wind from the SSW at 8 mph will be present, with gusts reaching 24 mph. With humidity at 61% and a dew point of 40°F, conditions are favorable, allowing for a strong race pace without hydration concerns.
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
