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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Grandmas Marathon

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

Race Day Forecast Tool

See Your 2026 Grandmas Marathon Race Day Conditions

Plug in your goal time and start wave to see what conditions you’ll face throughout the race — including temperature changes, headwinds, and tailwinds along the course.

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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 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind E 8 mph
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 97.53 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.28 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.

June 20, 2026

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind NW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 97.56 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.12 Course-only Score
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June 21, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 60°F 16°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind ENE 9 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 95.87 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.12 Course-only Score

June 22, 2024

Race day snapshot
Rain, Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind ENE 17 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 98.56 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.12 Course-only Score

June 17, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 98.29 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 18, 2022

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind E 8 mph Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 99.11 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 19, 2021

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 62°F 17°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind NNW 6 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 98.22 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score
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June 22, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 74% Humidity
Wind E 8 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 99.32 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 16, 2018

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind E 5 mph Wind
Race day high 71°F 22°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 97.12 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 17, 2017

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 63°F 17°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind SSW 4 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 58°F 14°C
PR Score 96.30 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 18, 2016

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 75°F 24°C
Start Humidity 73% Humidity
Wind NNE 3 mph Wind
Race day high 84°F 29°C
Race day low 61°F 16°C
PR Score 93.97 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 20, 2015

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 62°F 17°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind SSW 3 mph Wind
Race day high 73°F 23°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 96.81 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 21, 2014

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind E 5 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 98.91 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 22, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 95% Humidity
Wind NE 16 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 48°F 9°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 16, 2012

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind E 12 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 95.43 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 18, 2011

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind SE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 64°F 18°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.68 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score

June 19, 2010

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind WNW 15 mph Wind
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 97.39 Normal score 98.00
Course Score 99.32 Course-only Score