Marathon Weekend 2026

[matt and beth]

SAFD: I put my gloves for the first time today! It was 40 when I set out with a cold wind, and I did my warm up mile with gloves, long sleeve top and a down jacket!! Managed to take off the coat after a mile but there’s no way I’d be in short or vest in this weather… very stingy!

What’s the usual temp for MW?

Quick search 30-70.

2025 - 41
2024 - 59
2023 - 54
2022 - 61
2020 - 70
2019 - 58
2018 - 41
2017 - 34
2016 - 71
2015 - 54
2014 - 63
2013 - 61
2012 - 50
2011 - 44
2010 - 29
2009 - 56

 

[nancipants]

It also depends on how long you’ll be on the course! It could be 50 when you start and 80 when you finish.

 

[JackosinDIS]

What do you do with clothes that need to come off during the race? Carry them or dump them?

 

[camaker]

What do you do with clothes that need to come off during the race? Carry them or dump them?

Most people drop them in the corrals or along the course when they need to come off. If it's something small like arm sleeves or gloves, I'll usually stuff them in a pocket, otherwise it's a discard.

 

[The Expert]

and 80 when you finish

...or more.

 

[nancipants]

What do you do with clothes that need to come off during the race? Carry them or dump them?

I carried my leggings that I didn’t want to ditch. I tied them around my waist and gave them to my husband in AK. The balaclava was a throwaway but I managed to tie in around my handheld before passing it off. Gloves were throwaways so I tossed them in an AK bathroom. Generally people discard clothes anywhere around the course, but it’s recommended to do so near a water station or medical tent so they’re easier to collect.

 

[fatmanatee]

I think it hit 80 degrees in both 2020 and 2022.

 

[JackosinDIS]

I carried my leggings that I didn’t want to ditch. I tied them around my waist and gave them to my husband in AK. The balaclava was a throwaway but I managed to tie in around my handheld before passing it off. Gloves were throwaways so I tossed them in an AK bathroom. Generally people discard clothes anywhere around the course, but it’s recommended to do so near a water station or medical tent so they’re easier to collect.

Ooh this adds a whole new level of complication in working out what to wear including clothes that I don’t mind discarding or carrying!

 

[RuntheMouse]

SAFD: I run really hot and sweat a ton. If it’s over 50 I’m in a short sleeves/tank and shorts. In the 40’s it’s either short sleeves and tights or long sleeves and shorts. In the 30’s tights and long sleeves. Below freezing, I bust out the thermal tights and a 1/4 zip layer. Gloves are always on below 40.