Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pace
Runners will face a temperature rise from 48°F to 56°F during the race, with an average humidity of 74% contributing to a slightly damp feel. Winds will be light at 8 mph from the SW, with gusts up to 29 mph. These cool conditions suggest maintaining a steady pace and ensuring proper hydration throughout.
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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
