Metric Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool and humid, steady pace recommended
Runners will face temperatures starting at 62°F and rising to 64°F, accompanied by high humidity at 93%. With a light wind from the NE at 9 mph, conditions will feel damp but manageable. It is advisable for runners to maintain a steady pace and focus on hydration throughout the race.
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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.
