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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Fox Cities Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 13 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind N 6 mph
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 96.73 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.2 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.

September 21, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind N 5 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 62°F 17°C
PR Score 94.65 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score
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November 30, -0001

Race day snapshot
Rain, Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind NW 10 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 58°F 14°C
PR Score 95.22 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

September 17, 2023

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind N 7 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 97.74 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

September 18, 2022

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 97% Humidity
Wind SSW 8 mph Wind
Race day high 78°F 26°C
Race day low 64°F 18°C
PR Score 93.72 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

September 21, 2021

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 95% Humidity
Wind WNW 11 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 97.70 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

November 30, -0001

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 70°F 21°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind SW 10 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 61°F 16°C
PR Score 94.27 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

September 23, 2018

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 46°F 8°C
Start Humidity 87% Humidity
Wind S 2 mph Wind
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 98.55 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

September 24, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 67°F 19°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind S 3 mph Wind
Race day high 89°F 32°C
Race day low 67°F 19°C
PR Score 92.98 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.16 Course-only Score

September 18, 2016

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind W 4 mph Wind
Race day high 75°F 24°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 96.95 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.03 Course-only Score

September 20, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind W 4 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 48°F 9°C
PR Score 98.53 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.03 Course-only Score

September 21, 2014

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 100% Humidity
Wind N 10 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.41 Course-only Score

September 22, 2013

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind N 4 mph Wind
Race day high 61°F 16°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 99.41 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.41 Course-only Score

September 23, 2012

Race day snapshot
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 34°F 1°C
Start Humidity 98% Humidity
Wind 0 mph Wind
Race day high 55°F 13°C
Race day low 33°F 1°C
PR Score 99.41 Normal score 98.45
Course Score 99.41 Course-only Score