Clearwater Running Festival Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up, tailwind benefits
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to a peak of 69°F. Wind will be light, shifting from headwind in the opening mile to tailwind from miles 7-10 and again from 20-23, providing beneficial conditions. With humidity at 64%, it's advisable to hydrate frequently and consider pacing conservatively as temperatures rise. The course is flat, but expect tougher conditions with headwinds in the early and late miles.
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Race Info
This Boston Qualifier (BQ) marathon course is a double loop of the half marathon that starts at Sand Key Park and heads through Clearwater Beach, over the Clearwater Memorial Bridge through Old Clearwater. The course continues through the Town of Belleair with mansions on one side and views of the Intracoastal on the other. Finally, the run crosses the Belleair Causeway before heading north on Gulf Blvd to finish back in Sand Key Park. Source
