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Race Overview
Northern Trails Marathon & 10 Miler is a North Carolina tradition! This is a great beginner race for new trail runners, a fantastic prep race for those gearing up for an ultra, and a perfect goal race for those looking for a fast time! This race is also part of the North Carolina Trail Mega Medal Series where four races in the local area have finisher medals that will connect to form a Mega Medal. The first race is in January with the option to join in-person or virtually.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Northern Trails Marathon?
The 2026 Northern Trails Marathon will be held on Saturday March 7, 2026.
Is the Northern Trails Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
No, the Northern Trails Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Northern Trails Marathon Weather History
Northern Trails Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 49°, Average Low: 41°, Average High: 59°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 47° | 48° | 50° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 55° |
| Feel | 44° | 45° | 47° | 48° | 51° | 53° | 53° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 9mph | 10mph | 10mph | 10mph | 11mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 35° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 33° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2025
Mar 8, 2025
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 37°, High: 66°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 51° | 59° | 65° |  65° | 66° | 65° | 64° |
| Feel | 51° | 59° | 65° | 65° | 66° | 65° | 64° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 10mph | 8mph | 18mph | 16mph | 27mph | 23mph | 24mph |
| Dew | 32° | 35° | 38° | 39° | 38° | 35° | 34° |
| RunScore |  |  |  | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2024
Mar 9, 2024
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 47°, High: 53°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  48° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 51° | 51° |
| Feel | 46° | 46° | 45° | 46° | 48° | 51° | 51° |
| Rain | moderate | moderate | moderate | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 6mph | 5mph | 7mph | 8mph | 5mph | 7mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 47° | 48° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 49° | 48° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2023
Mar 11, 2023
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 38°, High: 53°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 43° | 45° | 47° | 48° | 51° | 52° | 52° |
| Feel | 37° | 40° | 43° | 43° | 51° | 52° | 52° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 11mph | 10mph | 11mph | 10mph | 11mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2022
Mar 12, 2022
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.
Low: 25°, High: 52°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 38° | 37° | 38° | 35° | 32° | 35° | 34° |
| Feel | 32° | 28° | 28° | 23° | 21° | 24° | 22° |
| Rain | light | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 10mph | 15mph | 19mph | 25mph | 16mph | 21mph | 23mph |
| Dew | 33° | 30° | 27° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 15° |
| RunScore | | |  |  | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2021
Mar 13, 2021
Cloudy skies throughout the day.
Low: 55°, High: 66°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 58° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 66° |
| Feel | 58° | 59° | 61° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 66° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 9mph | 9mph | 6mph | 1mph | 1mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 32° | 32° | 28° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 27° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2020
Mar 7, 2020
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 34°, High: 52°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 41° | 43° | 45° | 48° | 49° | 51° | 52° |
| Feel | 33° | 36° | 38° | 45° | 44° | 51° | 52° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 14mph | 15mph | 14mph | 7mph | 13mph | 10mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 21° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 21° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2019
Mar 10, 2019
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.
Low: 39°, High: 63°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  42° | 44° | 47° | 50° | 53° | 57° | 59° |
| Feel | 40° | 42° | 44° | 46° | 53° | 57° | 59° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 4mph | 7mph | 9mph | 12mph | 10mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 41° | 43° | 47° | 49° | 51° | 53° | 54° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2018
Mar 11, 2018
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.
Low: 39°, High: 47°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 44° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 41° |
| Feel | 39° | 37° | 38° | 36° | 37° | 35° | 34° |
| Rain | - | - | - | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 9mph | 14mph | 9mph | 9mph | 8mph | 10mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 36° | 36° | 37° | 38° | 39° | 39° | 38° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2017
Mar 12, 2017
Clearing in the afternoon.
Low: 31°, High: 49°
| Time | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 32° | 35° | 38° | 42° | 45° | 48° | 48° |
| Feel | 32° | 31° | 36° | 42° | 43° | 46° | 47° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 4mph | 4mph | 1mph | 4mph | 4mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 21° | 23° | 17° | 13° | 9° | 10° | 8° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2016
Mar 13, 2016
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 62°, High: 72°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 64° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 68° |
| Feel | 64° | 66° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 68° |
| Rain | - | - | - | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 9mph | 9mph | 7mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 60° | 60° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 64° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Northern Trails Marathon 2015
Mar 15, 2015
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 51°, High: 74°
| Time | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM | 4PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 52° | 54° | 57° | 63° | 68° | 72° | 73° |
| Feel | 52° | 54° | 57° | 63° | 68° | 72° | 73° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 12mph | 14mph | 13mph | 18mph | 9mph | 16mph |
| Dew | 36° | 36° | 37° | 36° | 33° | 29° | 27° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |