Saddleback Marathon

Lake Elsinore, CA, USA · November 7, 2026
clear-day56°·77° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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56°at start
77° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, warming up

Runners will face a temperature rising from 50°F at the start to a peak of 77°F. Wind will be from the SSE at 9 mph, with gusts up to 28 mph. With humidity at 44% and a dew point of 39°F, hydration should be prioritized as temperatures climb, especially after the first half of the race.

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Race Info

California's premiere trail marathon was first run in the Saddleback Mountains of the Cleveland National Forest in 1988. An annual event for nearly three decades, it was cancelled in 2018 (#HolyFire)on its 30th anniversary. We were back in 2019, re-routed, and then cancelled by the pandemic in 2020 and back again in 2023, again re-routed. This year, 2024, we're planning on returning to the original course where so many of us in Southern California fell in love with trail running. Source

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When is the 2026 Saddleback Marathon?

The 2026 Saddleback Marathon will be held on Saturday November 7, 2026.

Is the Saddleback Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Saddleback Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Saddleback Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 77°F and a low of 49°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 2 years of data
Avg Temp
69°F
L:46° H:69°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
1 of 2 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew27°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Saddleback Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain.

2025
cloudy
52°/57°Light
8

2023 Saddleback Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
39°/81°-
8

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