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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.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Chessie Trail Marathon?
The 2026 Chessie Trail Marathon will be held on Saturday November 7, 2026.
Is the Chessie Trail Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Chessie Trail Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the Chessie Trail Marathon?
The time limit for the Chessie Trail Marathon is 7 hours.
Chessie Trail Marathon Course Map
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Chessie Trail Marathon Weather History
Chessie Trail Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 49°, Average Low: 40°, Average High: 57°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
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| Temp | 42° | 45° | 49° | 52° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 57° |
| Feel | 40° | 43° | 48° | 52° | 54° | 54° | 56° | 57° |
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| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 5mph | 7mph | 6mph | 7mph | 6mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 38° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 38° | 39° | 38° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2025
Oct 25, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 31°, High: 54°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp | 36° | 43° | 48° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 54° |  53° |
| Feel | 36° | 43° | 48° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 54° | 53° |
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| Wind | 1mph | 2mph | 3mph | 4mph | 4mph | 3mph | 2mph | 3mph |
| Dew | 30° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 29° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2024
Oct 26, 2024
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 44°, High: 65°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp | 57° | 60° | 62° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 63° |
| Feel | 57° | 60° | 62° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 65° | 63° |
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| Wind | 7mph | 8mph | 9mph | 10mph | 9mph | 9mph | 11mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 51° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 47° | 45° | 39° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2023
Nov 4, 2023
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 30°, High: 62°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp | 42° | 48° | 56° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 62° |
| Feel | 38° | 46° | 56° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 62° |
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| Wind | 6mph | 5mph | 7mph | 5mph | 6mph | 4mph | 4mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 22° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 20° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2022
Oct 29, 2022
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 46°, High: 56°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp |  46° | 46° | 47° | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 55° |
| Feel | 43° | 43° | 43° | 51° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 55° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 7mph | 8mph | 6mph | 5mph | 2mph | 6mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 42° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 44° | 45° | 46° | 45° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2021
Oct 30, 2021
Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain.
Low: 48°, High: 55°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp | 50° | 50° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 53° |
| Feel | 48° | 50° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 55° | 53° |
| Rain | - | - | - | light | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 6mph | 7mph | 7mph | 8mph | 8mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 48° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 49° | 49° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2019
Oct 19, 2019
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 40°, High: 56°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp | 44° | 48° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 56° | 55° | 55° |
| Feel | 41° | 45° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 56° | 55° | 55° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 5mph | 6mph | 7mph | 9mph | 6mph | 6mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 38° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 40° | 41° | 40° | 41° |
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Chessie Trail Marathon 2018
Oct 28, 2018
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 44°, High: 55°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
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| Temp | 44° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 49° | 52° | 54° | 55° |
| Feel | 37° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 44° | 52° | 54° | 55° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 13mph | 5mph | 7mph | 6mph | 10mph | 12mph | 11mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 38° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 41° | 42° | 42° | 41° |
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