Shakespeare Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool and breezy, adjust pacing
Runners will face a temperature trend from 49°F at the start to 55°F at finish, with light rain possible. Winds will be a notable factor, starting with headwinds from miles 2-4 and 6, before shifting to a tailwind from miles 9-12 and 21-27. With average humidity at 70%, runners should adjust their pacing strategy early to conserve energy, particularly during headwind sections.
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Race Info
The Shakespeare Marathon is a marathon and half marathon run each spring in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, starting near Wood Street in the town centre and finishing at the Recreation Ground. The course follows closed roads through Luddington and Welford-on-Avon before joining the Stratford Greenway footpath, with the marathon completing two laps of the route. Organized by RunThrough Events in partnership with the Rotary Club of Stratford-upon-Avon, the race supports the Shakespeare Hospice and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
