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Boston Cut-off Time Prediction Contest

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Marathon Pace Bands

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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Sugarloaf Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Sugarloaf Marathon, including start temperature, humidity, wind, race day temperatures, PR score, and course score.

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years

Race day snapshot
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Most common race morning weather across the last 13 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind NW 5 mph
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 99.45 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 100.1 Course-only Score

Race Day Weather by Year

Most recent years appear first so you can quickly compare start conditions, temperatures, wind, and scores across different editions of the race.

May 17, 2026

Race day snapshot
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Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 66°F 19°C
Start Humidity 61% Humidity
Wind WSW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 75°F 24°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 98.46 Normal score 100.10
Course Score 100.10 Course-only Score
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