Run Through Time Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a cool start at 31°F, with temperatures gradually warming to 43°F by the finish. Winds will be light, averaging 6 mph from the WSW, with gusts reaching 24 mph, but these should not significantly impact pacing. Due to the low temperatures early on and the gradual warming, runners should dress in layers for the pre-race wait and adjust their pacing strategy as conditions warm on the later laps.
This course climbs 1,932 ft to its high point and back, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 31° and finish around 11:55 AM in 43°.
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Race Info
These beautiful, challenging courses are run on dirt/jeep roads and narrow, hilly single track with fantastic views of Salida and the Arkansas Valley. Elevations range from 7000-9000 feet. Foot travel only. There is a 7 1/2 hour time limit for the marathon, and a 5 hour time limit for the half marathon. No crews or pacers on either course. Prizes will be awarded to the top three M/F in each race and top three F/M in each 10 year age group. A light hot meal will be available at the finish for contestants. All registered runners will receive custom race socks. There is a 500 person combined limit for the half marathon and full marathon (split mostly evenly between the two events). Source
