Clearwater Running Festival Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F at the start to a peak of 69°F. Winds will begin as a headwind in Mile 1, shifting to a tailwind from Miles 7-10 and 20-23, providing beneficial conditions. With humidity at 64%, runners should hydrate frequently, especially as the temperature climbs. Pacing adjustments are recommended during the early miles to account for the headwinds and the temperature increase.
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Race Info
This Boston Qualifier (BQ) marathon course is a double loop of the half marathon that starts at Sand Key Park and heads through Clearwater Beach, over the Clearwater Memorial Bridge through Old Clearwater. The course continues through the Town of Belleair with mansions on one side and views of the Intracoastal on the other. Finally, the run crosses the Belleair Causeway before heading north on Gulf Blvd to finish back in Sand Key Park. Source