Vernonia Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warmth ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F that warms to 53°F by the finish. With a light west-northwest wind at 6 mph, conditions should feel comfortable, though the humidity at 68% could require hydration adjustments. The course features challenging climbs around miles 11 and 14, with beneficial tailwinds from miles 3 and 15 to 21. Pre-race temperatures may feel as low as 40°F; a throwaway layer may be wise.
This course drops 548 ft from start to finish, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 45° and finish around 11:55 AM in 53°.
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Race Info
Imagine running a beautiful, tree-lined course along the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail. All events feature a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks. The marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier, is run on a point-to-point course, with 23 miles closed to vehicular traffic. The marathon and marathon relay start in Vernonia. The half marathon starts in Stub Stewart State Park. Source
