Devil After Dark Marathon
Race Day Weather
Hot start, cooling finish
Runners will face a sweltering start at 95°F, dropping to 86°F by the finish. With light winds at 6 mph and low humidity at 18%, hydration is crucial, especially during the first climb from mile 1 to 4. Expect a tailwind from miles 1 to 11, but a headwind from miles 12 to 13 will challenge runners as they descend. Conservative pacing is advised in the heat, particularly early on.
This course climbs 1,230 ft to its high point and back, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 95° and finish around 8:55 PM in 86°.
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About the Devil After Dark Race: Over the years, one of my favorite times at our Running with the Devil extreme heat race in late June is when the sun sets, and the night air just beckons you to be outside and run! Devil After Dark brings you that magic with a late summer evening run.
Commencing just before sunset, run through Lovell Canyon while enjoying the stunning sunset as day falls into night. Sun is replaced by stars and moonlight lights the way. The omnipresence of the surrounding canyon under the moonlit starry night is magical! Pinion Juniper trees dance in the shadows and the neon lights of Las Vegas are just minutes away. An enchanted late summer evening run. Source
