Chasing Jefferson Davis Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warm finish
Runners will face a temperature range from 42°F at the start to a warm 74°F by the finish. Winds will be light, from the NW at 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. With humidity at 54%, pacing adjustments will be essential, particularly as temperatures rise; runners should consider a conservative start and hydrate frequently.
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Race Info
Early on the morning of May 10, 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured at his camp outside Irwinville by a detachment of the Fourth Michigan Calvary, who had pursued him into the heart of the Deep South. Davis had spent the evening of May 8, in Abbeville, a distance of almost exactly 26.2 miles from where he was captured. To commemorate this historic event, the counties and communities along the route will host the Annual Chasing Jefferson Davis Marathon. Source
