Runners will face a temperature range from 56°F at the start to a warm 85°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 70%. Light wind from the SW will be present, but not a major factor. To manage the heat, runners should start conservatively and stay hydrated throughout the race.

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About the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon

The Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon runs point-to-point on rough woodland singletrack from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, Minnesota to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton, following one leg of the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultra course with an added loop to reach 26.2 miles. The route climbs and descends through Jay Cooke State Park and crosses the Swinging Bridge over the St. Louis River before the finish. Source

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Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

The 2026 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon will be held on Saturday July 11, 2026.

Is the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

The time limit for the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon is 10 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 85°F and a low of 56°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the elevation gain of the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

The Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon course has about 2,969 ft (905 m) of climbing and 2,566 ft (782 m) of descent, a net rise of about 403 ft (123 m).

What is the weather usually like for the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 61°F at the start and 72°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2025).

What was the hottest Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 77°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 57°F.

What was the windiest Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 7 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2026, at 2 mph.

Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data

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Dew62°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	57°/76°	-	60°
2025 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2025	65°/65°	Light	63°
2024 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	67°/77°	-	66°
2023 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	58°/68°	-	55°
2022 Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	59°/75°	-	63°

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