Saddleback Marathon

Lake Elsinore, CA, USA · November 7, 2026

53°·71° high·Light·Dry

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Race Day Weather

53°at start

71° high

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Warming trend, light winds

Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to 71°F by the finish. Winds will be light at 5 mph from the S, with gusts up to 17 mph. With humidity at 44% and a low dew point, conditions are favorable, but runners should hydrate frequently and consider adjusting their pace as the day warms.

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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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FAQ

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 72°F and a low of 50°F with a 3% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 2 years of data

Avg Temp

69°F

L:46° H:69°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

50%

1 of 2 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew27°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Conditions	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point	Score	Results
2025 Saddleback Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2025		52°/57°	Light	45°
2023 Saddleback Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023		39°/81°	-	17°

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