Saddleback Marathon

Lake Elsinore, CA, USA · November 7, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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71° high
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Dry

Cool start, warming trend ahead

Runners will face temperatures starting at 52°F and rising to 71°F. With light winds from the S at 5 mph, conditions will remain comfortable, while humidity stays low at 44%. As temperatures rise, runners should adjust their pace accordingly, especially in the latter stages of the race.

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Race Info

California's premiere trail marathon was first run in the Saddleback Mountains of the Cleveland National Forest in 1988. An annual event for nearly three decades, it was cancelled in 2018 (#HolyFire)on its 30th anniversary. We were back in 2019, re-routed, and then cancelled by the pandemic in 2020 and back again in 2023, again re-routed. This year, 2024, we're planning on returning to the original course where so many of us in Southern California fell in love with trail running. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Saddleback Marathon?

The 2026 Saddleback Marathon will be held on Saturday November 7, 2026.

Is the Saddleback Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Saddleback Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Saddleback Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 72°F and a low of 50°F with a 5% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 2 years of data
Avg Temp
69°F
L:46° H:69°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
1 of 2 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew27°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
cloudy
52°/57°Light
8
2023
clear-day
39°/81°-
8