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Historical Race Day Weather for the Grand Rapids Marathon

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

Weather Averages for Last 17 Years

Race day snapshot
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Most common race morning weather across the last 17 years.
Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 44°F 7°C
Start Humidity 84% Humidity
Wind SSW 6 mph
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 98.9 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 99.12 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 18, 2026

Race day snapshot
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Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 67% Humidity
Wind SSW 12 mph Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 40°F 4°C
PR Score 99.37 Normal score 99.37
Course Score 99.37 Course-only Score
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