Rogue Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, warming finish
Runners will face a cool start at 46°F, with temperatures gradually warming to 61°F by the finish. A headwind will challenge runners from miles 1 to 6 and again from miles 8 to 27, while a crosswind will occur at mile 7. With average humidity at 51%, maintaining hydration is crucial, especially during the warmer stretch in the valley as the course descends.
This course drops 1,020 ft from start to finish, so we forecast it at 2 points, not just the start line. At 9:00/mi, you start at 45° and finish around 11:25 AM in 56°.
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Race Info
The Rogue Marathon is held each October in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. The point-to-point course starts at Emigrant Lake County Park near Ashland, runs the first miles along Highway 66, then follows the Bear Creek Greenway through Phoenix and Medford to the Jackson County Expo in Central Point. The course is downhill and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. A half marathon, 10K and kids' mile run the same morning. Source
