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Historical Race Day Weather for the Rescue Rover Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest)

See historical race day weather for the Rescue Rover Marathon (Dalmatian Run Fest), including start temperature, humidity, wind, race day temperatures, PR score, and course score.

Weather Averages for Last 4 Years

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Most common race morning weather across the last 4 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind SSE 11 mph
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 41°F 5°C
PR Score 98 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.81 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.

February 14, 2026

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind SSE 14 mph Wind
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 60°F 16°C
PR Score 95.58 Normal score 98.81
Course Score 98.81 Course-only Score
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February 15, 2025

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 48°F 9°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind N 3 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 98.81 Normal score 98.81
Course Score 98.81 Course-only Score

February 17, 2024

Race day snapshot
Partially cloudy
Partially cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 34°F 1°C
Start Humidity 64% Humidity
Wind NNE 16 mph Wind
Race day high 43°F 6°C
Race day low 33°F 1°C
PR Score 98.81 Normal score 98.81
Course Score 98.81 Course-only Score

February 18, 2023

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 31°F -1°C
Start Humidity 71% Humidity
Wind NNW 11 mph Wind
Race day high 50°F 10°C
Race day low 31°F -1°C
PR Score 98.81 Normal score 98.81
Course Score 98.81 Course-only Score