Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool and breezy, ideal conditions
Runners will face a temperature trend from 46°F at the start to a maximum of 59°F. Wind will be light, coming from the south at 8 mph with gusts up to 23 mph, providing a slight headwind effect. With humidity at 61%, adjustments to pace may not be necessary, but staying hydrated is still advised.
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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
