Prince of Wales Alaska Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool, light rain, steady pace
Runners will face cool temperatures starting at 43°F, rising to 46°F by race end. A light rain is expected throughout, with 11 mph winds from the WSW and humidity at 77%. Runners should adjust their pace conservatively and stay hydrated, considering the damp conditions.
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Race Info
Prince of Wales Island is part of the Alexander Archipelago in the southernmost portion of the Alaska panhandle and is the third largest island in the United States. Our island is 135 miles long and 40 miles across. Its 900 miles of coastline has numerous bays, coves, inlets and points. The landscape is characterized by steep forested mountains and deep U-shaped valleys that were carved by glacial ice that once covered this area. It is a lush rain forest environment, with summer temperatures that range from 45 to 75 degrees F. Yearly precipitation averages from 60 to 120 inches, based on the exact locale. Source
