Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish
Runners will face a temperature rising from 45°F at the start to 63°F by the end, with a mild wind from the NW at 7 mph. Humidity levels will be moderate at 59%, ensuring a comfortable experience. With temperatures increasing, pacing adjustments may be necessary as the race progresses.
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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
