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Race Overview
The Carolina Reaper Marathon is the marathon-distance event of the Carolina Reaper Challenge, held on a 2.62-mile paved loop at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Runners complete ten laps to cover the full 26.2 miles, with each lap subject to a 45-minute cutoff. The race is named for the Carolina Reaper pepper, which was bred in South Carolina by Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company and held the Guinness World Record for hottest pepper from 2013 to 2023.
WikipediaNews
July 14, 2023
The Carolina Reaper marathon is going to be dangerously hot this year.
July 12, 2023
Upcoming marathons and other races happening this weekend.
FAQ
When is the 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon?
The 2027 Carolina Reaper Marathon will be held on Saturday July 17, 2027.
Is the Carolina Reaper Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
No, the Carolina Reaper Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Carolina Reaper Marathon Course Map
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Carolina Reaper Marathon Weather History
Carolina Reaper Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 81°, Average Low: 73°, Average High: 91°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | 75° | 78° | 81° | 83° | 85° | 86° | 88° | 89° |
| Feel | 75° | 78° | 84° | 88° | 91° | 92° | 94° | 94° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 4mph | 4mph | 6mph | 5mph | 8mph | 8mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
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Carolina Reaper Marathon 2026
Jul 18, 2026
Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.
Low: 74°, High: 92°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | ||||||||
| Feel | 74° | 77° | 88° | 92° | 96° | 97° | 100° | 99° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 4mph | 0mph | 5mph | 8mph | 9mph | 10mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 73° | 74° | 73° | 74° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° |
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Carolina Reaper Marathon 2025
Jul 12, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain.
Low: 71°, High: 91°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | ||||||||
| Feel | 74° | 77° | 80° | 89° | 92° | 95° | 97° | 98° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | light |
| Wind | 8mph | 6mph | 3mph | 6mph | 5mph | 3mph | 6mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 71° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 71° |
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Carolina Reaper Marathon 2024
Jul 13, 2024
Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain.
Low: 75°, High: 94°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | ||||||||
| Feel | 78° | 85° | 91° | 92° | 95° | 95° | 99° | 98° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | light |
| Wind | 5mph | 5mph | 3mph | 0mph | 0mph | 7mph | 7mph | 3mph |
| Dew | 72° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 70° |
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Carolina Reaper Marathon 2023
Jul 15, 2023
Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain.
Low: 75°, High: 94°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | ||||||||
| Feel | 77° | 80° | 89° | 98° | 98° | 100° | 100° | 99° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 9mph | 7mph | 11mph | 9mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 74° | 75° | 74° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° |
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Carolina Reaper Marathon 2021
Jul 17, 2021
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 72°, High: 90°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | ||||||||
| Feel | 73° | 78° | 86° | 89° | 89° | 90° | 92° | 94° |
| Rain | light | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 6mph | 7mph | 10mph | 8mph | 13mph | 12mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 72° | 71° | 71° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 68° |
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Carolina Reaper Marathon 2018
Jul 14, 2018
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.
Low: 70°, High: 83°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | ||||||||
| Feel | 75° | 74° | 72° | 70° | 73° | 75° | 77° | 78° |
| Rain | - | - | light | heavy | light | light | light | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 6mph | 10mph | 7mph | 0mph | 3mph | 4mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 71° | 71° | 70° | 68° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 71° |
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