Athens Big-Fork Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, light wind, possible sprinkles
Runners will face a cool start at 37°F, climbing to 47°F by the finish. With a light breeze from the ENE at 8 mph and occasional gusts up to 21 mph, conditions remain manageable. Humidity sits at 66%, necessitating hydration, while a 30% chance of light rain suggests a need for gear that handles moisture.
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Race Info
Welcome to the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. Both events are on an “out-and-back” well marked course beginning and ending at the Big Fork Community Center, utilizing the Athens-Big Fork trail. Full Marathon runners will climb eight mountains twice with ~7,000' of cumulative gain. The event is free/donation based. A minimum $25 donation is suggested to cover our costs. All proceeds over our cost will be donated to the Big Fork community Center and the Ouachita Amateur Radio Association, who help us keep our runners safe. Source
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | | 48°/52° | - | 47° | |
2025 |  | 38°/48° | - | 30° | |
2024 | | 39°/42° | - | 39° | |
2023 | | 60°/68° | - | 54° |