Priest Lake Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing
A cool 47°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 66°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 58°/80° | - | 54° | |
2024 |  | 54°/67° | Light | 49° | |
2023 | | 44°/50° | Light | 43° | |
2022 | | 49°/70° | - | 51° | |
2021 |  | 47°/75° | - | 48° | |
2016 | | 44°/63° | Light | 43° | |
2015 | | 52°/64° | Light | 46° | |
2014 | | 45°/68° | - | 46° | |
2013 | | 47°/64° | - | 47° | |
2012 | | 48°/71° | - | 48° | |
2011 | | 48°/78° | - | 44° | |
2010 | | 40°/65° | - | 47° |