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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Cowtown Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 16 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 16 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 97.99 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.61 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.

March 1, 2026

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 63°F 17°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind S 10 mph Wind
Race day high 81°F 27°C
Race day low 62°F 17°C
PR Score 95.35 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.43 Course-only Score
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February 23, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 38°F 3°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind S 1 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 36°F 2°C
PR Score 98.43 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.43 Course-only Score

February 25, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 52% Humidity
Wind S 9 mph Wind
Race day high 85°F 29°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 97.61 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.43 Course-only Score

February 26, 2023

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 98% Humidity
Wind ESE 3 mph Wind
Race day high 75°F 24°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 98.34 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.43 Course-only Score

February 27, 2022

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 31°F -1°C
Start Humidity 73% Humidity
Wind NW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 55°F 13°C
Race day low 30°F -1°C
PR Score 98.43 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.43 Course-only Score

March 1, 2020

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind SSE 8 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 56°F 13°C
PR Score 98.43 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.43 Course-only Score

February 24, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 38°F 3°C
Start Humidity 65% Humidity
Wind NNW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 38°F 3°C
PR Score 98.47 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.47 Course-only Score

February 25, 2018

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind ESE 2 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 43°F 6°C
PR Score 98.47 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.47 Course-only Score

February 26, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 41°F 5°C
Start Humidity 59% Humidity
Wind SSE 8 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 56°F 13°C
PR Score 98.50 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.50 Course-only Score

February 28, 2016

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 71% Humidity
Wind S 13 mph Wind
Race day high 77°F 25°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 97.64 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.50 Course-only Score

November 30, -0001

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 38°F 3°C
Start Humidity 97% Humidity
Wind NE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 98.86 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.86 Course-only Score

February 23, 2014

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 97.59 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.86 Course-only Score

February 24, 2013

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 73% Humidity
Wind SE 7 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 38°F 3°C
PR Score 98.86 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.86 Course-only Score

February 26, 2012

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 39°F 4°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind SSE 9 mph Wind
Race day high 64°F 18°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 98.86 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.86 Course-only Score

February 27, 2011

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind S 14 mph Wind
Race day high 77°F 25°C
Race day low 64°F 18°C
PR Score 95.21 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.86 Course-only Score

February 28, 2010

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 62% Humidity
Wind SSE 3 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 98.86 Normal score 98.43
Course Score 98.86 Course-only Score