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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Prairie Fire Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 15 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 15 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 75% Humidity
Wind S 8 mph
Race day high 75°F 24°C
Race day low 51°F 11°C
PR Score 98.29 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.33 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 12, 2025

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 69°F 21°C
Start Humidity 58% Humidity
Wind S 17 mph Wind
Race day high 83°F 28°C
Race day low 66°F 19°C
PR Score 96.15 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.19 Course-only Score
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October 13, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 59% Humidity
Wind N 10 mph Wind
Race day high 76°F 24°C
Race day low 54°F 12°C
PR Score 98.35 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 8, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 60% Humidity
Wind SSW 8 mph Wind
Race day high 78°F 26°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 99.35 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 9, 2022

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind SSW 6 mph Wind
Race day high 80°F 27°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 98.00 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 10, 2021

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 64% Humidity
Wind NNW 8 mph Wind
Race day high 79°F 26°C
Race day low 59°F 15°C
PR Score 97.82 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.23 Course-only Score

October 11, 2020

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 63°F 17°C
Start Humidity 91% Humidity
Wind SSE 9 mph Wind
Race day high 88°F 31°C
Race day low 61°F 16°C
PR Score 98.00 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 13, 2019

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 38°F 3°C
Start Humidity 80% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 68°F 20°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 99.35 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 14, 2018

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 50°F 10°C
Start Humidity 99% Humidity
Wind E 6 mph Wind
Race day high 52°F 11°C
Race day low 35°F 2°C
PR Score 99.35 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 8, 2017

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 57°F 14°C
Start Humidity 68% Humidity
Wind S 8 mph Wind
Race day high 79°F 26°C
Race day low 53°F 12°C
PR Score 98.26 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 9, 2016

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 52°F 11°C
Start Humidity 77% Humidity
Wind S 4 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 99.07 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 11, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 62°F 17°C
Start Humidity 76% Humidity
Wind S 8 mph Wind
Race day high 89°F 32°C
Race day low 58°F 14°C
PR Score 96.76 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 12, 2014

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind S 5 mph Wind
Race day high 71°F 22°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 99.26 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 13, 2013

Race day snapshot
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 59% Humidity
Wind ENE 6 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 99.35 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 14, 2012

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 56°F 13°C
Start Humidity 72% Humidity
Wind NW 18 mph Wind
Race day high 77°F 25°C
Race day low 52°F 11°C
PR Score 98.87 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score

October 9, 2011

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 62°F 17°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind N 5 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 96.40 Normal score 98.50
Course Score 99.35 Course-only Score