In 187 days · Sun, Apr 11, 2027
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When
Sunday, April 11th, 2027
Where
12850 NW Main Street, Banks OR
Distances
Marathon · Half
Typical weather
39–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 7 of the last 10 years
2026
50–60°F
rain
2025
40–56°F
dry
2024
38–60°F
rain
2023
38–51°F
rain
2022
32–46°F
rain
2021
30–56°F
dry
2020
42–62°F
dry
2019
46–52°F
rain
2018
41–51°F
rain
2017
33–58°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
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About this race
Picture yourself running a beautiful, tree-lined course along the 21 mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Both events feature a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks. Hot food and hot showers await all runners and walkers. This Boston Marathon qualifier course, USATF Certified, is point-to-point, with 23 miles closed to vehicular traffic. The half marathon course is also USATF Certified.
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