Valentine Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, heat builds later
Runners will face a starting temperature of 64°F, rising to 76°F by the end of the race. Humidity will be high at 76%, making it feel warmer. With a light south wind, maintaining hydration will be crucial, and runners should consider starting conservatively to adjust for the heat as the race progresses.
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Race Info
The Valentine Marathon starts and finishes at Bolo Beer Co. on East 1st Street in Valentine, Nebraska. Most of the course runs on the packed-earth Cowboy Trail, with paved stretches through town and a wood-decked bridge crossing. Race weekend also includes a 52K ultra, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 mile, with a six-hour marathon cutoff. For every mile completed, $1 goes to the Valentine Community Schools Foundation.
