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Historical Race Day Weather for the Last Chance BQ.2 (Grand Rapids) Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Last Chance BQ.2 (Grand Rapids) Marathon, including start temperature, humidity, wind, race day temperatures, PR score, and course score.

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 12 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 54°F 12°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind NNW 4 mph
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 96.93 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.93 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 7, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind NNW 4 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 98.03 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score
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September 8, 2024

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 47°F 8°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind WSW 2 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 97.95 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

September 10, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 74°F 23°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 96.47 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

September 10, 2022

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 95% Humidity
Wind SE 3 mph Wind
Race day high 85°F 29°C
Race day low 61°F 16°C
PR Score 94.97 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 12, 2021

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 69°F 21°C
Start Humidity 89% Humidity
Wind SSW 4 mph Wind
Race day high 82°F 28°C
Race day low 64°F 18°C
PR Score 93.36 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 12, 2020

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind ESE 7 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 56°F 13°C
PR Score 0.00 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 0.00 Course-only Score

September 7, 2019

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 94% Humidity
Wind NNW 5 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 97.80 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 8, 2018

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 73% Humidity
Wind ENE 6 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 98.20 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 9, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 44°F 7°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind ESE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 99.14 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 10, 2016

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 68°F 20°C
Start Humidity 93% Humidity
Wind NE 4 mph Wind
Race day high 74°F 23°C
Race day low 68°F 20°C
PR Score 94.15 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 12, 2015

Race day snapshot
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 93% Humidity
Wind SSE 5 mph Wind
Race day high 74°F 23°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 97.01 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score

September 13, 2014

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 93% Humidity
Wind NNW 8 mph Wind
Race day high 61°F 16°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 99.14 Normal score 97.20
Course Score 99.14 Course-only Score