Valentine Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, heat management essential
Runners will face a temperature rise from 64°F at the start to 80°F by race end, with humidity averaging 76%. Light winds from the S may offer minimal cooling. To combat the heat, pacing should be conservative early, with hydration every 15-20 minutes to maintain performance.
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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.
