The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 50°F at the start to 66°F by the finish, with a steady humidity of 63%. Light winds at 7 mph will provide a mix of headwind and tailwind throughout the race, but won't significantly impact performance. As temperatures climb, runners should consider adjusting their pace in the later laps and stay hydrated, especially as humidity may feel more pronounced.
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Race Info
The FTC Mary Andrews Marathon is held each January on the paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail in Hawthorne, Florida, east of Gainesville. The marathon is four loops of a flat out-and-back, and a half marathon and four-person relay run on the same course. The course is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier. The marathon course records are 2:33 for men (Matt Taddeo) and 2:48 for women (Katie Nelson), both set in the first edition in 2021, and the field is capped at 215 runners.
