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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Chicagoland Spring Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Most common race morning weather across the last 12 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind SW 8 mph
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 97.52 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.19 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 3, 2026

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 65% Humidity
Wind SW 14 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 99.06 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.06 Course-only Score
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May 4, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 46°F 8°C
Start Humidity 74% Humidity
Wind ENE 8 mph Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 99.06 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.06 Course-only Score

May 5, 2024

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind N 8 mph Wind
Race day high 64°F 18°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 99.01 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.06 Course-only Score

May 14, 2023

Race day snapshot
Rain, Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind E 10 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.84 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 15, 2022

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 75% Humidity
Wind WNW 6 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 58°F 14°C
PR Score 96.14 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 23, 2021

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 70°F 21°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind W 5 mph Wind
Race day high 82°F 28°C
Race day low 59°F 15°C
PR Score 92.87 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.21 Course-only Score

May 20, 2018

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind ENE 10 mph Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 99.24 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 21, 2017

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 83% Humidity
Wind W 11 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 98.74 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 15, 2016

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 37°F 3°C
Start Humidity 73% Humidity
Wind NW 6 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 35°F 2°C
PR Score 99.24 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 17, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 68°F 20°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind S 8 mph Wind
Race day high 81°F 27°C
Race day low 66°F 19°C
PR Score 93.83 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 18, 2014

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 56% Humidity
Wind SW 6 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 99.24 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score

May 19, 2013

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind SE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 85°F 29°C
Race day low 59°F 15°C
PR Score 94.99 Normal score 99.06
Course Score 99.24 Course-only Score