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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Epic Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 2 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 73% Humidity
Wind NE 14 mph
Race day high 58°F 14°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 98.98 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.98 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
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 76% Humidity
Wind NE 19 mph Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 98.98 Normal score 98.82
Course Score 98.98 Course-only Score
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May 18, 2025

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind N 8 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 98.98 Normal score 98.82
Course Score 98.98 Course-only Score