Run for the Ranch Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warmth ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 34°F and climbing to 44°F by race end. With light winds from the S at 7 mph, conditions will be manageable. Humidity is moderate at 65%, so hydration should be maintained throughout. Given the cool start, runners may consider wearing a light layer during pre-race to stay warm before the gun.
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Race Info
Run for the Ranch is a December race in Springfield, Missouri, organized by the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners. It offers a marathon, a four-person marathon relay, a half marathon, a 5K, a 1-mile and a 6-hour endurance run, and the marathon is a Boston qualifier. The marathon is eight loops of a USATF-certified course that starts and finishes at Missouri State University's Parking Lot 22 on Grand Street. Source
