Death Valley Marathon

Death Valley, CA, USA · January 30, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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52°at start
69° high
Light
Dry

Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 69°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The Death Valley Marathon, now branded the Death Valley Borax Marathon, runs an out-and-back course on Westside Road near Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, the lowest point in North America. The 2027 edition marks a route change from prior years, which started and finished near Furnace Creek Ranch and passed Harmony Borax Works and Mustard Canyon. The race is organized by Enviro Sports and capped at 250 total participants under an NPS permit.

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Race weekend

Saturday, January 30
8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)
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When is the 2027 Death Valley Marathon?

The 2027 Death Valley Marathon will be held on Saturday January 30, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Death Valley Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 49°F with a 3% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 25 years of data
Avg Temp
57°F
L:47° H:63°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
12%
3 of 25 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew24°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2026 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2026
clear-day
45°/66°-
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2025 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2025
clear-day
38°/58°-
10

2024 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
47°/58°-
10

2023 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
47°/64°-
10

2022 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
clear-day
44°/64°-
10

2020 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2020
clear-day
48°/68°-
9

2019 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2019
rain
56°/58°Light
9

2018 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
56°/76°-
7

2018 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2018
clear-day
52°/69°-
8

2017 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
49°/64°-
9

2016 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
clear-day
50°/65°-
10

2015 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2015
cloudy
59°/70°-
8

2014 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2014
clear-day
47°/58°-
10

2013 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2013
clear-day
53°/67°-
9

2012 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2012
clear-day
48°/65°-
10

2011 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2011
clear-day
48°/69°-
8

2010 Death Valley Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2010
cloudy
50°/54°Light
10

2009 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2009
clear-day
49°/52°-
10

2008 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2008
clear-day
43°/54°-
10

2007 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2007
clear-day
40°/60°-
8

2006 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2006
clear-day
54°/70°-
5

2005 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2005
clear-day
49°/66°Light
7

2004 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2004
clear-day
34°/52°-
10

2003 Death Valley Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2003
clear-day
47°/76°-
8

2002 Death Valley Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2002
clear-day
34°/52°-
10

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