Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon
Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon race day weather
Warm start, steady cooldown
Runners will face a warm start at 77°F, gradually cooling to 71°F by the finish. With light wind and low humidity at 22%, conditions are favorable for racing. To optimize performance, runners should consider starting conservatively to manage the initial heat.
Pace Calculator
Enter a finish time to see what race day does to it.
Get forecast alerts for Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
About the Extraterrestrial Full Moon Midnight Marathon
The Extraterrestrial Full Moon Marathon runs along Nevada State Route 375, officially designated the Extraterrestrial Highway, on the fringe of the Area 51 military installation near Rachel, Nevada. The marathon and 51K start at midnight on the weekend closest to the August full moon, with half marathon, 10K, and 5K options starting shortly after. Calico Racing directed the race annually since 2007; Aravaipa Running becomes the operator starting with the August 14, 2027 edition.