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Race Overview
The Death Valley Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is run on a single dirt road through Titus Canyon in Death Valley National Park, starting and finishing at the canyon's west end where it meets Scotty's Castle Road. The marathon goes up the canyon to a turnaround at mile 8, back to the entrance aid station at mile 13, up again to a turnaround at mile 18 and down to the finish. The half marathon turns at mile 6.5. Entry is limited to 200 runners under National Park Service rules, with a six hour cutoff, and the race is held in early December.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Death Valley Trail Marathon?
The 2026 Death Valley Trail Marathon will be held on Saturday December 5, 2026.
What is the time limit for the Death Valley Trail Marathon?
The time limit for the Death Valley Trail Marathon is 6 hours.
Death Valley Trail Marathon Weather History
Death Valley Trail Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 53°, Average Low: 42°, Average High: 64°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
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| Temp | 49° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 63° | 64° |
| Feel | 49° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 63° | 64° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 3mph | 3mph | 3mph | 4mph | 6mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
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Death Valley Trail Marathon 2025
Dec 6, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 34°, High: 63°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
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| Temp |  41° | 46° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 60° | 61° |
| Feel | 41° | 46° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 60° | 61° |
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| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 3mph | 8mph | 10mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 29° | 30° | 31° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° |
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Death Valley Trail Marathon 2024
Dec 7, 2024
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 39°, High: 66°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 52° | 57° | 59° | 62° | 65° | 65° | 66° |
| Feel | 52° | 57° | 59° | 62° | 65° | 65° | 66° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 4mph | 7mph | 5mph | 4mph | 5mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 18° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 14° |
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Death Valley Trail Marathon 2023
Dec 2, 2023
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 39°, High: 60°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 45° | 48° | 51° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 60° |
| Feel | 45° | 48° | 51° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 60° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 2mph | 1mph | 2mph | 1mph | 3mph | 5mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
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Death Valley Trail Marathon 2022
Dec 3, 2022
Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.
Low: 50°, High: 64°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  56° |  56° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 62° | 63° |
| Feel | 56° | 56° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 62° | 63° |
| Rain | - | light | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 5mph | 3mph | 3mph | 4mph | 4mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 32° |
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Death Valley Trail Marathon 2021
Dec 4, 2021
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 46°, High: 69°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 51° | 53° | 59° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 69° |
| Feel | 51° | 53° | 59° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 69° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 2mph | 3mph | 4mph | 3mph | 3mph | 5mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 19° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 19° |
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