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Richmond Marathon Weather Forecast 2026
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Goal 2:00:00 Richmond local time
Start
7:00am- Wind
- 12.00 mph NW
- Gusts
- 23 mph
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dewpoint
- 30°F
- Rain chance
- 12%
Halfway
8:00am- Wind
- 13.00 mph NW
- Gusts
- 23 mph
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dewpoint
- 31°F
- Rain chance
- 11%
Finish
9:00am- Wind
- 14.00 mph NW
- Gusts
- 24 mph
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dewpoint
- 31°F
- Rain chance
- 11%
Checkpoint colorsStartHalfwayFinish
Expect a partly cloudy start in downtown Richmond near 36°F, with temperatures rising to about 40°F by the finish. Partly cloudy conditions should hold for much of the day. The biggest wind challenge looks to be in the opening 5 miles, where headwind exposure may be the most noticeable. Overall, the temperature setup looks fairly manageable for steady pacing. Gusts could make exposed sections feel more variable than the steady wind speed suggests.
Temperature & rain during your race
Wind along the course
Start to Mile 5
Challenging
- Tailwind
- 0%
- Headwind
- 84%
- Gusts
- 23 mph
Miles 6 - 10
Slightly helpful
- Tailwind
- 20%
- Headwind
- 9%
- Gusts
- 23 mph
Miles 11 - 15
Helpful
- Tailwind
- 65%
- Headwind
- 4%
- Gusts
- 23 mph
Miles 16 - 20
Challenging
- Tailwind
- 1%
- Headwind
- 26%
- Gusts
- 23 mph
Miles 21 to Finish
Helpful
- Tailwind
- 34%
- Headwind
- 12%
- Gusts
- 24 mph
What to expect
- The start should feel cool while you wait near the start area, so a throwaway layer could still be helpful before moving into your corral.
- Late-race conditions look relatively manageable, which should reward runners who stay patient through Halfway and the second half.
- Wind impact looks mixed rather than strongly favorable or strongly challenging across the full route.
- Stronger gusts may make open or exposed sections of the course feel more variable than the steady wind numbers suggest.
What to wear & carry
Based on the start temperature, wind and rain risk.
- Throwaway top at the start
- Normal fluid plan likely fine
- No major rain gear needed
- Light gloves optional if you run cold
2026 vs. typical Richmond
Historical race-day comparison
| Conditions | 2026 forecast | Typical | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race average temp | 38°F | 49°F | -11° |
| Start temperature | 36°F | 43°F | -7° |
| Start humidity | 78% | 75% | +3% |
| Start wind speed | 12 mph | 6 mph | +6 mph |
| Start wind direction | NW | N | — |
| Start conditions | Partly Cloudy | Sunny | More cloud cover |
