Carolina Reaper Marathon

Greenville, SC, USA · July 17, 2027

74°·89° high·Light·Dry

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74°at start

90° high

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Warm start, big temp swing

A warm 74°F start means heat management is critical — consider dialing back your goal pace by 10-20 sec/mi. Temps will climb significantly to 90°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Race Info

The Carolina Reaper Marathon is the marathon-distance event of the Carolina Reaper Challenge, held on a 2.62-mile paved loop at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Runners complete ten laps to cover the full 26.2 miles, with each lap subject to a 45-minute cutoff. The race is named for the Carolina Reaper pepper, which was bred in South Carolina by Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company and held the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper from 2013 to 2023. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon?

The 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon will be held on Saturday July 17, 2027.

Is the Carolina Reaper Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Carolina Reaper Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 90°F and a low of 72°F with a 9% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 6 years of data

Avg Temp

89°F

L:74° H:89°

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Rain Freq

67%

4 of 6 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew71°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Carolina Reaper Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2026	74°/92°	-	73°
2025 Carolina Reaper Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2025	74°/91°	Light	72°
2024 Carolina Reaper Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2024	78°/92°	Light	72°
2023 Carolina Reaper Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2023	77°/91°	-	74°
2021 Carolina Reaper Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2021	73°/90°	Light	69°
2018 Carolina Reaper Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2018	70°/78°	Light	70°

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