XCelsior Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace early
Runners will face a starting temperature of 64°F, climbing to 74°F by race end. Humidity will remain high at 72%, which may impact performance. With light winds from the NW at 7 mph, pacing adjustments are advised to maintain comfort. Starting conservatively is recommended to manage the rising temperature.
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Race Info
The XCelsior Marathon is run at Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage, New York, on a flat, paved course with views of Rockland Lake. Runners cover a 2.72-mile opening loop and eight 2.935-mile laps for the 26.2 miles, with one aid station at the finish. The course is USATF certified (NY21001JRG) and the race is a Boston qualifier. It is the New York half of the Bi-State Challenge weekend, run the day after the Zip Code 07662 Marathon in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.