Cartago Marathon

Cartago, Costa Rica · April 4, 2027

67°·75° high·Calm·Rain possible

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Cartago Marathon race day weather

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75° high

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Warm day, adjust pace early

Runners will face rising temperatures from 67°F at the start to 75°F by finish, with high humidity at 72% and a dew point of 62°F. Light rain is expected, but wind will be minimal at 4 mph from the ESE. Adjusting pace conservatively is crucial to manage heat and humidity effectively.

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About the Cartago Marathon

The Cartago Marathon is a marathon and half marathon held each April in Cartago, Costa Rica, about 25 km east of San José. The point-to-point course starts near Mall Paseo Metrópoli in Cartago at roughly 1,427 meters of elevation and finishes in Orosi at 1,055 meters, a net descent of 372 meters. The route is AIMS-certified and qualifies for the Boston Marathon.

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When is the 2027 Cartago Marathon?

The 2027 Cartago Marathon will be held on Sunday April 4, 2027.

Is the Cartago Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Cartago Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 76°F and a low of 61°F with a 21% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Cartago Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 70°F at the start and 78°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Cartago Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 82°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2025, at 67°F.

What was the windiest Cartago Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2024 was the windiest, with wind averaging 22 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2022, at 4 mph.

Cartago Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data

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75°F

L:70° H:78°

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Cartago Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	73°/78°	-	63°
2025 Cartago Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	67°/77°	-	58°
2024 Cartago Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	73°/82°	-	58°
2023 Cartago Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	69°/82°	-	56°
2022 Cartago Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	67°/72°	-	66°

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