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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Lakefront Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 14 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 14 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind S 7 mph
Race day high 64°F 18°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 98.35 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.37 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.

October 5, 2025

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 68°F 20°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind SSW 12 mph Wind
Race day high 78°F 26°C
Race day low 66°F 19°C
PR Score 95.43 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 98.32 Course-only Score
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October 6, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 59°F 15°C
Start Humidity 50% Humidity
Wind WSW 9 mph Wind
Race day high 76°F 24°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 98.14 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 98.32 Course-only Score

October 1, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind S 8 mph Wind
Race day high 71°F 22°C
Race day low 63°F 17°C
PR Score 94.68 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 98.32 Course-only Score

October 3, 2021

Race day snapshot
Possible Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 63°F 17°C
PR Score 95.29 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 6, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 50°F 10°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind WNW 13 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 99.65 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 7, 2018

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 83% Humidity
Wind ENE 10 mph Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 99.49 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 1, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind S 6 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 99.22 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 2, 2016

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind NW 5 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 97.68 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 4, 2015

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind NE 11 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 99.36 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 5, 2014

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 76% Humidity
Wind W 9 mph Wind
Race day high 52°F 11°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 99.65 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 6, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 78% Humidity
Wind W 7 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 56°F 13°C
PR Score 99.39 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 7, 2012

Race day snapshot
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 39°F 4°C
Start Humidity 54% Humidity
Wind 0 mph Wind
Race day high 49°F 9°C
Race day low 38°F 3°C
PR Score 99.65 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 2, 2011

Race day snapshot
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 82% Humidity
Wind 0 mph Wind
Race day high 67°F 19°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 99.65 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score

October 3, 2010

Race day snapshot
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind 0 mph Wind
Race day high 54°F 12°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 99.65 Normal score 98.32
Course Score 99.65 Course-only Score