Chessie Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming finish
Runners will face a start-line temperature of 46°F, gradually rising to 56°F by race's end. Winds will be light, averaging 10 mph from the NW, creating a mix of headwind, tailwind, and crosswind throughout the course. Given the moderate humidity at 62%, runners should plan to adjust their pace conservatively in the early laps as temperatures climb.
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Race Info
Run America’s most spectacular rail trail! The Chessie Nature Trail was voted one of the top three recreational trails in the nation in 2023. The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, and fast, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. Source
