Runners will face temperatures starting at 64°F and peaking at 66°F, with high humidity at 87% and a dew point of 61°F. A light rain is expected throughout, requiring runners to stay hydrated and adjust their pace conservatively. Wind from the SE at 12 mph will provide some challenge, especially with gusts up to 23 mph.

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About the Run the Rock Marathon

The Run the Rock Marathon takes place on Texada Island, British Columbia, with the marathon and half marathon starting and finishing at Shelter Point Regional Park. The half marathon covers the second half of the marathon's loop course as a point-to-point route, while a separate 8K starts at the Texada Island Airport. Race proceeds are donated to the Texada Island Cancer Support Group and Food Bank.

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Sunday, August 18

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

8:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

10:30 AM8K (5.0 mi)

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When is the 2024 Run the Rock Marathon?

The 2024 Run the Rock Marathon will be held on Sunday August 18, 2024.

What will the weather be like for the 2024 Run the Rock Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 59°F with a 100% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Run the Rock Marathon?

Over the 10 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2012 to 2024), it averaged 57°F at the start and 64°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2016 and 2024).

What was the hottest Run the Rock Marathon?

Of the 10 years on record, 2017 was the warmest, reaching 69°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2013, at 52°F.

What was the windiest Run the Rock Marathon?

Of the 10 years on record, 2016 was the windiest, with wind averaging 10 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2013, at 2 mph.

Run the Rock Marathon weather history

Based on 10 years of data

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61°F

L:56° H:64°

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Dew54°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2024 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	64°/66°	Light	61°
2023 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	52°/60°	-	51°
2019 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	57°/63°	-	51°
2018 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	57°/62°	-	52°
2017 Run the Rock Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	56°/69°	-	55°
2016 Run the Rock Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2016	59°/59°	Light	53°
2015 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	54°/65°	-	53°
2014 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	57°/66°	-	55°
2013 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	52°/63°	-	53°
2012 Run the Rock Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2012	58°/67°	-	54°

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