Death Valley Trail Marathon

Death Valley, CA, USA · December 05, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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52°at start
67° high
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Dry

Cool start, warming finish

Runners will face a temperature range from 52°F at the start to 63°F at the finish. With light winds from the NNW and low humidity at 31%, conditions will be favorable. A steady pace is advised as temperatures rise; hydration should be prioritized as the race progresses.

Race day forecast available in 27 days
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Race Info

The Death Valley Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is run on a single dirt road through Titus Canyon in Death Valley National Park, starting and finishing at the canyon's west end where it meets Scotty's Castle Road. The marathon goes up the canyon to a turnaround at mile 8, back to the entrance aid station at mile 13, up again to a turnaround at mile 18 and down to the finish. The half marathon turns at mile 6.5. Entry is limited to 200 runners under National Park Service rules, with a six hour cutoff, and the race is held in early December. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Death Valley Trail Marathon?

The 2026 Death Valley Trail Marathon will be held on Saturday December 5, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Death Valley Trail Marathon?

The time limit for the Death Valley Trail Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Death Valley Trail Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 48°F with a 2% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
64°F
L:49° H:64°
RunScore
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Conditions
Rain Freq
20%
1 of 5 yrs
Wind5mph
Dew24°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-day
41°/61°-
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2024
clear-day
52°/66°-
9
2023
clear-day
45°/60°-
9
2022
cloudy
56°/63°Light
9
2021
clear-day
51°/69°-
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