Carolina Reaper Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, rising heat caution
Runners will face a warm start at 74°F, climbing to 86°F by the finish. With humidity at 64% and a dew point of 68°F, hydration will be crucial, especially in the later laps. Light winds from the SW will not significantly impact performance, but runners should adjust their pace conservatively as temperatures rise throughout the race.
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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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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | 74°/92° | - | 73° | ||
2025 | 71°/90° | Light | 71° | ||
2024 | 77°/90° | Light | 71° | ||
2023 | 77°/91° | - | 74° | ||
2021 | 74°/90° | Light | 68° | ||
2018 | 76°/79° | - | 72° |