Cedar Rapids Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, moderate wind, steady climb
Runners will face a temperature range from 48°F at the start to 56°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 65%. A northeast headwind will impact the early miles, particularly from miles 1 to 6, requiring pacing adjustments. As temperatures rise, maintaining hydration will be crucial, especially through the climbs at miles 6 and 15. Runners should prepare for a light rain possibility, particularly in the earlier segments.
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Race Info
The Cedar Rapids Marathon is a Boston-qualifying full marathon held in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The USATF-certified course starts and finishes near Kingston Yard at 1st Avenue and 1st Street SW, running along the Cedar River and through downtown neighborhoods and riverfront paths. Endurance Sports Marketing Corporation, which also produces the IMT Des Moines Marathon, launched the race in 2026 with about 850 full-marathon finishers among roughly 3,000 total weekend participants. The weekend also includes a half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, and a free kids run.