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Historical Race Day Weather for the Detroit Free Press Marathon



Weather Averages for Last 15 Years

Race Day Temperatures

High: 60°F  (16°C)
Low: 43°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

46°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 77%

Clear
SW 7 mph

PR Score

98.54

Course Score

99.1



October 20, 2024

Race Day Temperatures

High: 75°F  (24°C)
Low: 44°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

44°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 79%

Clear
SW 4 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.12  (99.12)

Course Score

99.12



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October 15, 2023

Race Day Temperatures

High: 52°F  (11°C)
Low: 47°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

48°F  (9°C)
Humidity: 80%

Partially cloudy
NNW 8 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.12  (99.12)

Course Score

99.12



October 16, 2022

Race Day Temperatures

High: 60°F  (16°C)
Low: 41°F  (5°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 72%

Mostly Cloudy
SW 8 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.12  (99.12)

Course Score

99.12



October 17, 2021

Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 44°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

45°F  (7°C)
Humidity: 82%

Clear
WSW 7 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.55  (99.12)

Course Score

99.55



October 20, 2019

Race Day Temperatures

High: 67°F  (19°C)
Low: 47°F  (8°C)

Race Start Conditions

47°F  (8°C)
Humidity: 90%

Mostly Cloudy
S 3 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 21, 2018

Race Day Temperatures

High: 44°F  (7°C)
Low: 36°F  (2°C)

Race Start Conditions

37°F  (3°C)
Humidity: 63%

Mostly Cloudy
ESE 10 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 15, 2017

Race Day Temperatures

High: 72°F  (22°C)
Low: 49°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

69°F  (21°C)
Humidity: 89%

Clear
SSW 13 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

93.54  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 16, 2016

Race Day Temperatures

High: 72°F  (22°C)
Low: 63°F  (17°C)

Race Start Conditions

64°F  (18°C)
Humidity: 84%

Mostly Cloudy
SW 8 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

96.26  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 18, 2015

Race Day Temperatures

High: 48°F  (9°C)
Low: 34°F  (1°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 55%

Mostly Cloudy
NW 10 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 19, 2014

Race Day Temperatures

High: 51°F  (11°C)
Low: 36°F  (2°C)

Race Start Conditions

36°F  (2°C)
Humidity: 82%

Mostly Clear
NW 6 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 20, 2013

Race Day Temperatures

High: 57°F  (14°C)
Low: 42°F  (6°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 79%

Partly Cloudy
SW 7 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 21, 2012

Race Day Temperatures

High: 61°F  (16°C)
Low: 39°F  (4°C)

Race Start Conditions

41°F  (5°C)
Humidity: 96%

Clear
No Wind  

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 16, 2011

Race Day Temperatures

High: 59°F  (15°C)
Low: 48°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

52°F  (11°C)
Humidity: 62%

Overcast
SW 10 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



October 17, 2010

Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 48°F  (9°C)

Race Start Conditions

50°F  (10°C)
Humidity: 74%

Clear
NW 5 mph 

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05



2009

Race Day Temperatures

High: 52°F  (11°C)
Low: 28°F  (-2°C)

Race Start Conditions

32°F  (0°C)
Humidity: 75%

Clear
No Wind  

PR Score (Normal Score)

99.05  (99.12)

Course Score

99.05