Salmon Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, big temp swing
Mild 57°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 74°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Salmon Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier that starts in Tendoy, Idaho and finishes in Salmon along the Lemhi and Salmon Rivers. Roughly 21 miles of the point-to-point course run on dirt and gravel road, with the final five miles paved into town. The half marathon starts separately near Baker, Idaho, joining the same finish. The course drops about 929 feet net from start to finish, including two short climbs near mile 7 and the halfway point.
