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Historical Race Day Weather for the Mayors Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 12 Years

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Most common race morning weather across the last 12 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 55°F 13°C
Start Humidity 75% Humidity
Wind SE 4 mph
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 97.84 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.21 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
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 53°F 12°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind WNW 11 mph Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.29 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score
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June 21, 2025

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 55°F 13°C
Start Humidity 68% Humidity
Wind WSW 0 mph Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 98.26 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

June 22, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind W 1 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 97.83 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

June 17, 2023

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 92% Humidity
Wind SSW 3 mph Wind
Race day high 54°F 12°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

June 18, 2022

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 69% Humidity
Wind ENE 3 mph Wind
Race day high 66°F 19°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 97.87 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

June 19, 2021

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind ESE 2 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 97.43 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

June 22, 2019

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 69% Humidity
Wind WSW 4 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 97.53 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.04 Course-only Score

June 23, 2018

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 50°F 10°C
Start Humidity 74% Humidity
Wind SW 3 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.04 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.04 Course-only Score

June 18, 2016

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 60°F 16°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind SE 9 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 97.12 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.04 Course-only Score

June 20, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 59°F 15°C
Start Humidity 68% Humidity
Wind SW 2 mph Wind
Race day high 70°F 21°C
Race day low 55°F 13°C
PR Score 97.24 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.04 Course-only Score

June 21, 2014

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind SE 9 mph Wind
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 50°F 10°C
PR Score 98.04 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.04 Course-only Score

June 22, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 74% Humidity
Wind SE 1 mph Wind
Race day high 66°F 19°C
Race day low 48°F 9°C
PR Score 98.04 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.04 Course-only Score