Baystate Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, moderate winds ahead
Runners will face a starting temperature of 49°F, gradually rising to 60°F by the finish. Wind will predominantly be a headwind during the first four miles and a mix of crosswinds and tailwinds throughout, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. To maintain optimal performance, athletes should adjust their pace for the early headwind and focus on hydration, especially as humidity hovers around 64%.
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Race Info
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
