Metric Marathon
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Warm start
Starting at 65°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 75% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Metric Marathon is one of eight races in the Annapolis Striders Championship Series. The club has run it every October since 1980. The course covers 26.2 kilometers, about 16.3 miles, on paved roads through the Harwood area of southern Anne Arundel County. It starts and finishes at Southern High School and includes rolling hills, with the toughest climbs around miles 12 and 14. The race is usually held on the first Sunday of October.
