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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Ohio River Road Runners Club Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Ohio River Road Runners Club 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 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 70% Humidity
Wind SSE 7 mph
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 98.69 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.87 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.

March 29, 2026

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 36°F 2°C
Start Humidity 54% Humidity
Wind SSE 6 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 34°F 1°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score
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April 6, 2025

Race day snapshot
Rain, Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 44°F 7°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind NNE 14 mph Wind
Race day high 47°F 8°C
Race day low 35°F 2°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

April 7, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 37°F 3°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind ENE 4 mph Wind
Race day high 61°F 16°C
Race day low 33°F 1°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

April 2, 2023

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 36°F 2°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind WNW 2 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 35°F 2°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

April 3, 2022

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 37°F 3°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind NW 9 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 36°F 2°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

April 7, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 72% Humidity
Wind SSE 4 mph Wind
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 97.31 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

April 8, 2018

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 25°F -4°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind NNW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 45°F 7°C
Race day low 23°F -5°C
PR Score 98.94 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.94 Course-only Score

April 9, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 50°F 10°C
Start Humidity 62% Humidity
Wind S 11 mph Wind
Race day high 75°F 24°C
Race day low 46°F 8°C
PR Score 98.45 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.78 Course-only Score

April 10, 2016

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 41°F 5°C
Start Humidity 55% Humidity
Wind S 11 mph Wind
Race day high 55°F 13°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.78 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.78 Course-only Score

April 12, 2015

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 42°F 6°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind E 3 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 98.78 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.78 Course-only Score

April 6, 2014

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 36°F 2°C
Start Humidity 74% Humidity
Wind E 1 mph Wind
Race day high 60°F 16°C
Race day low 31°F -1°C
PR Score 98.78 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.78 Course-only Score

April 7, 2013

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 44% Humidity
Wind SW 13 mph Wind
Race day high 66°F 19°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 98.55 Normal score 99.02
Course Score 98.78 Course-only Score