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Post by marfa1 on Apr 15, 2008 11:06:03 GMT -5
What kind of weather should be expected for the Forest Park 50K on May 25? I'm from Texas and have never been to Portland. Thanks!
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Post by marissaw on Apr 16, 2008 16:44:23 GMT -5
While I admit that I moved from PDX to the Bay Area over 20 years ago, I still view myself as a faithful Oregonian...
That disclaimer being said, Portland on average is in the mid-60's around the end of May. The rains tend to ease up by the end of May/beginning of June, but you may want to bring a light rainjacket just in case. Rain is usually more like showers, not big storms.
The park has some longer shaded areas as well, so it might feel a bit cool, especially in the morning.
Hope this helps,
Marissa
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Post by katemd on Apr 22, 2008 13:48:22 GMT -5
And there's always the chance that it could be quite warm. Two weeks ago I ran in Forest Park and it was 80 degrees. The next weekend it was snowing. You'll have a better idea how the weather will shape up by checking the online weather sites the week of the race.
Kate
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Post by jcoe on May 5, 2008 14:30:54 GMT -5
The 50k route is almost entirely shaded. The past two years, there's been good running weather-- cloudy, 55-65 degrees, no wind to speak of on the trail. Also, part of the route gets VERY muddy when it rains a lot. Right now the trails are in good shape, but the weather has been so fickle this year, your guess is as good as mine for May 25.
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