Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warm finish ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 45°F, gradually warming to 61°F by the finish, with a notable climb to mile 13 where temperatures will be around 47°F. Wind will be a factor, with a tailwind from miles 2-3 and 9-12, but headwinds will challenge runners from mile 15 onwards. Given the overall warming trend, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially on the climbs.
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Race Info
The Bataan Memorial Death March is held each March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, commemorating the 1942 Bataan Death March and the American and Filipino soldiers who endured it. Participants choose between a 26.4-mile full marathon route and a 15.6-mile Honorary March route, both crossing paved roads and desert sand trails. Entrants compete in civilian or military divisions, with military "heavy" categories requiring a rucksack of at least 35 pounds. The event is organized by the U.S. Army at White Sands Missile Range and regularly draws several thousand participants. Wikipedia
