Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pacing
Runners will face a temperature trend starting at 48°F and peaking at 56°F. With moderate winds from the SW at 8 mph and gusts up to 29 mph, maintaining focus on pacing is crucial. Humidity levels at 74% suggest hydration will be important, so runners should plan to drink regularly throughout the race.
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Prince of Wales Island is part of the Alexander Archipelago in the southernmost portion of the Alaska panhandle and is the third largest island in the United States. Our island is 135 miles long and 40 miles across. Its 900 miles of coastline has numerous bays, coves, inlets and points. The landscape is characterized by steep forested mountains and deep U-shaped valleys that were carved by glacial ice that once covered this area. It is a lush rain forest environment, with summer temperatures that range from 45 to 75 degrees F. Yearly precipitation averages from 60 to 120 inches, based on the exact locale. Source
