Chessie Trail 10K
Chessie Trail 10K race day weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race, moderate wind
A cool 42°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 55°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.
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About the Chessie Trail 10K
The Chessie Trail 10K starts and finishes at McKethan Park under the I-81 overpass at the midpoint of the Chessie Trail in Lexington, Virginia. Runners head toward Buena Vista, turn just after the South River bridge, come back through the start area and continue 2.5K toward Lexington before turning for the finish. It is run on smooth gravel and grass along the old rail line and the Maury River, with a gentle downhill over the closing 2.5K, and the course is USATF-certified.
