Priest Lake Marathon

Priest Lake, ID · September 19, 2026

52°·73° high·Light·Dry

Weather

Race Day Weather

52°at start

74° high

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Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Mild 52°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 74°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses.

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Race Info

Let your WILDerness side RUN! A wilderness off-pavement running adventure through the Panhandle National Forest. The scenery of a trail race, but on driveable dirt forest road. All runners beginner to elite love this course for its scenic trail run-like experience, but on the non-technical running surface of compact dirt Forest Service Roads. Run along the lakeshore of pristine Priest Lake, through groves of lush forest, huge old-growth cedar trees, and big views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains. Make a great race weekend at Hill’s Resort, walk to the start/finish line, family and friends can spectate the start, middle, and finish right by their room. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Priest Lake Marathon?

The 2026 Priest Lake Marathon will be held on Saturday September 19, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Priest Lake Marathon?

The time limit for the Priest Lake Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Priest Lake Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 74°F and a low of 48°F with a 5% chance of rain.

What is the elevation profile of the Priest Lake Marathon?

The Priest Lake Marathon has 2000ft of total elevation gain.

Historical Weather

Based on 16 years of data

Avg Temp

67°F

L:50° H:67°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

25%

4 of 16 yrs

Wind6mph

Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	61°/80°	-	54°
2024 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	55°/67°	Light	49°
2023 Priest Lake Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2023	44°/50°	Light	43°
2022 Priest Lake Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2022	51°/70°	-	52°
2021 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	51°/75°	-	48°
2020 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	46°/59°	Light	40°
2019 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	55°/77°	-	43°
2018 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	51°/70°	-	41°
2017 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain or snow. 2017	44°/53°	-	35°
2016 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2016	48°/63°	-	43°
2015 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2015	53°/64°	Light	47°
2014 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	47°/68°	-	46°
2013 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	51°/64°	-	47°
2012 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	49°/71°	-	48°
2011 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	53°/78°	-	45°
2010 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	45°/65°	-	49°

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