Salina Crossroads Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate finish warmth
Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start to 54°F by the end, with moderate humidity at 73% and a dew point of 42°F. A light east wind at 11 mph may provide a slight cooling effect, but does not warrant specific pacing adjustments. Given the warming trend, pacing should be conservative in the early laps to manage the heat effectively later on.
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Race Info
The Salina Crossroads Marathon is a Boston Qualifier held each November in Salina, Kansas. The course is a flat, paved double loop through downtown Salina and nearby parkland, with half marathon runners completing one lap and marathon runners completing two. In 2025 the race drew 5,416 finishers, becoming the largest marathon event in Kansas, and in 2023 it posted the highest Boston-qualifying rate of any marathon in the state.
