Chessie Trail Half Marathon
Chessie Trail Half Marathon 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 Half Marathon
The Chessie Trail Half Marathon runs 13.1 miles on the gravel and grass rail trail beside the Maury River between Lexington and Buena Vista, Virginia. It starts at McKethan Park under the I-81 overpass at the midpoint of the trail, goes about 4.25 miles toward Buena Vista, turns at the boat launch and returns past the start line to the Lexington trailhead before looping back about 2.5 miles to finish at the park. The former Chesapeake and Ohio rail bed has a very gentle grade and no road crossings, and the course is USATF-certified.
