Priest Lake Marathon

Priest Lake, ID · September 18, 2027

56°·63° high·Light·Dry

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Priest Lake Marathon race day weather

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69° high

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Cool start, warming finish

Runners will face a temperature range from 56°F at the start to 63°F by finish. With light winds from the south, pacing can remain steady. Humidity is moderate at 59%, so hydration should be prioritized. The risk of rain is low, but a light layer may be useful during pre-race warm-up.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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About the Priest Lake Marathon

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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Race weekend

Saturday, September 18

7:00 AM50K (31.1 mi)

7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

9:35 AM10K (6.2 mi)

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Priest Lake Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 Priest Lake Marathon?

The 2027 Priest Lake Marathon will be held on Saturday September 18, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Priest Lake Marathon?

The time limit for the Priest Lake Marathon is 7.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Priest Lake Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F with a 8% chance of rain.

What is the elevation gain of the Priest Lake Marathon?

The Priest Lake Marathon course has about 2,000 ft (610 m) of climbing.

What is the weather usually like for the Priest Lake Marathon?

Over the 17 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2010 to 2026), it averaged 47°F at the start and 60°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 5 of those years.

What was the hottest Priest Lake Marathon?

Of the 17 years on record, 2025 was the warmest, reaching 71°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2010, at 40°F.

What was the windiest Priest Lake Marathon?

Of the 17 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 7 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2021, at 1 mph.

Priest Lake Marathon weather history

Based on 17 years of data

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54°F

L:47° H:60°

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Rain Freq

29%

5 of 17 yrs

Wind3mph

Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	44°/64°	-	45°
2025 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	58°/71°	-	54°
2024 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	54°/62°	Light	50°
2023 Priest Lake Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2023	44°/48°	Light	42°
2022 Priest Lake Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2022	49°/60°	-	51°
2021 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	47°/63°	-	47°
2020 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	44°/51°	Light	40°
2019 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	52°/66°	-	42°
2018 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	45°/61°	-	42°
2017 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain or snow. 2017	41°/50°	-	36°
2016 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2016	44°/58°	Light	43°
2015 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2015	52°/62°	Light	45°
2014 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	45°/60°	-	45°
2013 Priest Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	47°/58°	-	47°
2012 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	48°/63°	-	47°
2011 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2011	48°/67°	-	43°
2010 Priest Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	40°/59°	-	45°

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