Groundhog Day Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cold start, steady wind
Runners will face temperatures starting at 20°F and rising to 29°F by the finish. A steady wind from the SW at 9 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, will add a chill factor. With humidity at 73% and a dew point of 17°F, runners should wear layers and consider pacing conservatively to combat the cold.
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We’ve all heard of Punxsutawney Phil, the little furry guy in Pennsylvania who comes out, sees his shadow, and declares six more weeks of winter. Then there’s Augustus T. Groundhog, better known as Grand Rapids Gus. He’s Phil’s much more interesting cousin. Unlike Phil, who it seems can only see shadows, Gus has much better eyesight and can look at a calendar on February 2 and know that spring doesn’t start for six weeks. Gus suggested that instead of lamenting over six more weeks of winter, we should EMBRACE the cold and snow and do something fun. And so, the Groundhog Day Marathon was born. Source
