Baystate Marathon

Lowell, MA, USA • October 18, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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44°
62° high
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Cool start, steady gains ahead

Runners will face a temperature rising from 46°F at the start to 62°F by the finish, with average humidity at 61%. Wind will present challenges with a headwind from miles 2-4 and 14, while a tailwind will aid runners from miles 23-25. Adjusting pacing strategy during the headwind segments and staying hydrated will be crucial for maintaining performance throughout the gently rolling course.

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The Baystate Marathon is a marathon held in the city of Lowell, MA every October. It was first run in 1990 and has been run every year since then. The course is known as one of the flattest and fastest marathon courses in the northeastern United States. The race runs along the Merrimack River and crosses different bridges spanning this river. This fast course is often used by many runners to garner a qualifying time for the Boston Marathon as it's one of the top BQ marathons in the US. Besides the (Full) marathon, there is also a Half-Marathon and Half-Marathon Relay. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 Baystate Marathon?

The 2026 Baystate Marathon will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Is the Baystate Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Baystate Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Baystate Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 44°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 28 years of data
Avg Temp
59°F
L:44° H:60°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
14%
4 of 28 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew38°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Baystate Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2025
clear-day
44°/69°-
8

2024 Baystate Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
36°/75°-
8

2023 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
clear-day
46°/59°-
8

2022 Baystate Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
clear-day
45°/67°-
8

2021 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2021
rain
53°/62°Light
8

2019 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2019
clear-day
36°/60°-
8

2018 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2018
rain
45°/46°Light
7

2017 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2017
clear-day
49°/73°-
8

2016 Baystate Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2016
clear-day
45°/69°-
8

2015 Baystate Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2015
clear-day
30°/44°-
7

2014 Baystate Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day.

2014
cloudy
48°/52°-
7

2013 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2013
rain
50°/61°Light
8

2012 Baystate Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2012
clear-day
46°/63°-
8

2011 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2011
clear-day
52°/64°-
8

2010 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2010
clear-day
42°/63°-
8

2009 Baystate Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain or snow.

2009
rain
36°/40°Light
5

2008 Baystate Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2008
clear-day
35°/49°-
7

2007 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2007
clear-day
44°/57°-
8

2006 Baystate Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2006
clear-day
38°/55°-
8

2005 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2005
clear-day
52°/58°-
6

2004 Baystate Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2004
clear-day
45°/54°-
8

2003 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2003
cloudy
39°/46°-
8

2002 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2002
clear-day
45°/56°-
8

2001 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2001
clear-day
47°/73°-
8

2000 Baystate Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2000
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44°/57°-
8

1999 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

1999
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56°/75°-
8

1998 Baystate Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

1998
partly-cloudy-day
54°/78°-
8

1997 Baystate Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

1997
partly-cloudy-day
37°/55°-
8

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