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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Kenai River Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 9 Years

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Most common race morning weather across the last 9 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind E 8 mph
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 98.94 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.94 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 27, 2026

Race day snapshot
Rain, Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 46°F 8°C
Start Humidity 87% Humidity
Wind NE 8 mph Wind
Race day high 52°F 11°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score
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September 23, 2025

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 71% Humidity
Wind E 6 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 41°F 5°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 28, 2024

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind E 5 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 33°F 1°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 24, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind E 4 mph Wind
Race day high 50°F 10°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 25, 2022

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 97% Humidity
Wind ESE 7 mph Wind
Race day high 53°F 12°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 26, 2021

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 33°F 1°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind ENE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 31°F -1°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 27, 2020

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 50°F 10°C
Start Humidity 71% Humidity
Wind NNE 23 mph Wind
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 29, 2019

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 99% Humidity
Wind ENE 11 mph Wind
Race day high 55°F 13°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

September 30, 2018

Race day snapshot
Foggy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 36°F 2°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind E 3 mph Wind
Race day high 61°F 16°C
Race day low 36°F 2°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 98.94
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score