Warm, humid weather tests marathon winners

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Thousands of runners endured record-breaking heat and high humidity Sunday to participate in this year’s Austin Marathon.
The temperature at the starting line – in the upper 60s – was the hottest it’s been in more than 20 years and kept the race medical team busy. The temperature rose into the 70s later during the race.
University of Texas alum Joe Thorne crossed the finish line first to win the men’s title with a time of two hours, 32 minutes