Clearwater Running Festival Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F to 69°F during the race, with average humidity at 64%. Wind will be light at 8 mph, with varying directions creating headwinds in the early miles and tailwinds later on. To maximize performance, runners should start conservatively and adjust pace especially during the initial headwinds from miles 1 and 12 to 14.
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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
