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Marathon forecast: Cool but sunny

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Via weather.com

A cold front will bring scattered thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Sunday should be sunny but highs in the mid 60s. Dress appropriately, and don’t feel too bad about tossing clothes to the side: shed clothing will be collected and donated to area homeless shelters.

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