Jim Thorpe Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start line to 60°F by the finish. With light winds peaking at 7 mph from the SE, conditions will feel pleasant overall, though humidity at 55% may require hydration attention. The course features headwinds from miles 4 to 21, especially during the climbs, necessitating pacing adjustments. A layer may be helpful during the cool pre-race period as feels-like temperatures drop to 43°F.
This course drops 538 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 47° and finish around 11:10 AM in 60°.
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Race Info
The Jim Thorpe Marathon is a point-to-point road race on the D&L and Lehigh Gorge rail trails, finishing in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The course drops about 700 feet net at a steady 0.5 to 1 percent downgrade, and it is a Boston qualifier. Runners can park at the start and take a shuttle back, or ride the scenic train from Jim Thorpe to White Haven. It is held in late April with a half marathon and a 7-mile race on the same weekend. Source
