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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the Sleeping Bear Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 13 Years

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Most common race morning weather across the last 13 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 51°F 11°C
Start Humidity 87% Humidity
Wind N 7 mph
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 49°F 9°C
PR Score 97.23 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 98.38 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 4, 2025

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 64°F 18°C
Start Humidity 81% Humidity
Wind SW 2 mph Wind
Race day high 87°F 31°C
Race day low 63°F 17°C
PR Score 95.02 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score
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October 5, 2024

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 37°F 3°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 37°F 3°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 7, 2023

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 46°F 8°C
Start Humidity 82% Humidity
Wind WNW 13 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 1, 2022

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 94% Humidity
Wind ESE 3 mph Wind
Race day high 65°F 18°C
Race day low 44°F 7°C
PR Score 98.36 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 2, 2021

Race day snapshot
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 61°F 16°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind SSW 8 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 61°F 16°C
PR Score 95.57 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 5, 2019

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 91% Humidity
Wind ESE 4 mph Wind
Race day high 55°F 13°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 6, 2018

Race day snapshot
Light Rain
Light Rain
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 55°F 13°C
Start Humidity 96% Humidity
Wind SSW 1 mph Wind
Race day high 56°F 13°C
Race day low 48°F 9°C
PR Score 97.21 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 7, 2017

Race day snapshot
Drizzle and Breezy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 65°F 18°C
Start Humidity 87% Humidity
Wind S 19 mph Wind
Race day high 72°F 22°C
Race day low 60°F 16°C
PR Score 95.02 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 1, 2016

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 58°F 14°C
Start Humidity 85% Humidity
Wind E 8 mph Wind
Race day high 63°F 17°C
Race day low 57°F 14°C
PR Score 97.17 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 3, 2015

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 45°F 7°C
Start Humidity 86% Humidity
Wind E 9 mph Wind
Race day high 57°F 14°C
Race day low 45°F 7°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 5, 2014

Race day snapshot
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 43°F 6°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind W 12 mph Wind
Race day high 51°F 11°C
Race day low 42°F 6°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 6, 2013

Race day snapshot
Cloudy
Cloudy
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 62°F 17°C
Start Humidity 97% Humidity
Wind S 6 mph Wind
Race day high 62°F 17°C
Race day low 60°F 16°C
PR Score 95.33 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score

October 7, 2012

Race day snapshot
Overcast
Overcast
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 88% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 50°F 10°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 98.38 Normal score 98.38
Course Score 98.38 Course-only Score