Des Plaines River Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential, big temp swing
A cool 46°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temps will climb significantly to 65°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
The DPR Trail is truly awesome and the color changes are OMG-worthy! You'll run through beautiful alternating lush forests and open wetlands on a very flat, wide, crushed gravel trail, free of roots and rocks. All of the major road crossings are managed by way of bridges or viaducts (with only 4 minor road crossings along the whole 50K/50 Mile course, 2 on the Marathon course, and none for the Half Marathon course). Source
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | | 60°/65° | - | 51° | |
2023 |  | 51°/55° | Light | 48° | |
2022 | | 36°/54° | - | 32° | |
2021 | | 45°/67° | - | 36° | |
2019 | | 38°/54° | - | 25° | |
2018 | | 34°/53° | - | 32° | |
2017 | | 62°/64° | Light | 62° | |
2016 |  | 56°/65° | - | 58° | |
2015 | | 33°/52° | - | 23° | |
2014 | | 46°/50° | Light | 39° | |
2013 | | 44°/53° | - | 34° | |
2012 | | 42°/57° | - | 40° | |
2011 | | 38°/65° | - | 37° | |
2010 | | 60°/71° | - | 59° |