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Historical Race Day Weather for the Kansas City Marathon

See historical race day weather for the Kansas City 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 49°F 9°C
Start Humidity 79% Humidity
Wind S 4 mph
Race day high 69°F 21°C
Race day low 47°F 8°C
PR Score 96.79 Weather-influenced race day scoring
Course Score 97.54 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 17, 2026

Race day snapshot
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Start Line Conditions
Start Temp 40°F 4°C
Start Humidity 90% Humidity
Wind No Wind Wind
Race day high 59°F 15°C
Race day low 39°F 4°C
PR Score 97.42 Normal score 97.42
Course Score 97.42 Course-only Score
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