Martian Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate winds ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 41°F, gradually warming to 45°F. With a max wind of 15 mph from the SW, expect a mix of tailwinds and headwinds throughout the race, particularly tough from miles 5 to 6 and 13 to 14. Given the high humidity at 75%, starting conservatively is advised to maintain stamina, especially in the crosswind stretches from miles 9 to 12.
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Race Info
The Martian Marathon, part of the Martian Invasion of Races, starts and finishes at Ford Field Park in Dearborn, Michigan, in April. The marathon is a USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifying course (MI26002MN) over two lightly rolling loops, with a half marathon, 10K and 5K the same morning and a kids' marathon at midday. Time limits are 6.5 hours for the marathon and 4.75 hours for the half. Source
