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Historical weather

Historical Race Day Weather for the XCelsior Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 2 Years

Race day snapshot
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Most common race morning weather across the last 2 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 74°F 23°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind N 4 mph
Race day high 90°F 32°C
Race day low 72°F 22°C
PR Score 94.98 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.58 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 14, 2026

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 71°F 22°C
Start Humidity 65% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 90°F 32°C
Race day low 70°F 21°C
PR Score 95.64 Normal score 97.45
Course Score 99.58 Course-only Score
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November 30, -0001

Race day snapshot
Clear
Clear
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 76°F 24°C
Start Humidity 66% Humidity
Wind SW 7 mph Wind
Race day high 90°F 32°C
Race day low 74°F 23°C
PR Score 94.32 Normal score 97.45
Course Score 99.58 Course-only Score