Athens Big-Fork Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, steady finish
Runners will face a temperature trend from 38°F at the start to 45°F at the finish. With light winds from the ENE and humidity around 66%, pacing should be conservative to avoid overheating. A throwaway layer may be beneficial during the pre-race wait as it feels as low as 33°F.
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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° |