Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady breezes
Runners will face temperatures starting at 45°F and rising to 63°F, with average humidity at 59%. Winds from the NW at 7 mph will offer a gentle headwind throughout. Given the mild conditions, runners should maintain a steady pace, but remain hydrated as temperatures increase.
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Race Info
Run America’s most spectacular rail trail! The Chessie Nature Trail was voted one of the top three recreational trails in the nation in 2023. The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, and fast, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. Source
