Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool and breezy, great conditions
Runners will face temperatures starting at 47°F and rising to 59°F, with average humidity at 61% and a dew point of 40°F. Winds will be from the SSW at 8 mph, gusting up to 24 mph. This cool weather is ideal for maintaining a steady pace, but runners should remain mindful of the wind gusts and adjust their strategy accordingly.
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
