“The base anticipates potentially dangerous, warm temperatures for marathon activities on Saturday, substantially above normal for this time of year,” read a statement from WPAFB. “These temperatures could lead to a heat index (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature) which might adversely affect some race participants.”
If extreme conditions occur, the base may declare a mass casualty event to help facilitate the treatment of participants and spectators. Declaring a mass casualty event lets local hospitals know the base has exceeded its capacity to treat patients on-site and will be transporting patients to area hospital, according to the base.
Approximately 8,000 runners are expected to participate in four races. It is the first in-person marathon since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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