Priest Lake Marathon

Priest Lake, IDSeptember 19, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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47°
66° high
Light
Dry

Cool morning, warming afternoon

Runners will face a temperature increase from 47°F at the start to a peak of 66°F. With a light wind from the SSW at 6 mph, conditions will remain pleasant. Given the humidity at 63%, pacing should be steady, with hydration breaks planned early as temperatures rise.

Race day forecast available in 176 days
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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 7.5 hours.

Historical Weather

Based on 12 years of data
Avg Temp
68°F
L:48° H:68°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
33%
4 of 12 yrs
Wind5mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
partly-cloudy-day
58°/80°-
8
2024
rain
54°/67°Light
9
2023
rain
44°/50°Light
8
2022
partly-cloudy-day
49°/70°-
8
2021
clear-day
47°/75°-
8
2016
rain
44°/63°Light
9
2015
rain
52°/64°Light
8
2014
partly-cloudy-day
45°/68°-
8
2013
clear-day
47°/64°-
9
2012
clear-day
48°/71°-
8
2011
clear-day
48°/78°-
8
2010
partly-cloudy-day
40°/65°-
8