Eisenhower Marathon

Abilene, KS, USA • April 18, 2026

Race Day Weather

47°

66° high

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Cool start, warming trend

Runners will face a temperature rise from 47°F at the start to 65°F by the finish. Winds will be from the S with speeds up to 14 mph and gusts reaching 30 mph. With humidity at 59%, runners should consider adjusting their pace as the temperature increases and stay hydrated throughout the race.

Race day forecast available in 22 days

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Join runners from across the country to run through the same territory cattlemen followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm Trail in the 1800s. Runners love this “flat and fast” course! Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Eisenhower Marathon?

The 2026 Eisenhower Marathon will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026.

Is the Eisenhower Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

Historical Weather

Based on 22 years of data

Avg Temp

65°F

L:44° H:66°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

18%

4 of 22 yrs

Wind17mph

Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Eisenhower Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	47°/58°	-	30°
2024 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2024	62°/79°	Light	62°
2023 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	37°/73°	-	36°
2022 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	54°/62°	Light	42°
2021 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	52°/82°	-	46°
2019 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2019	57°/74°	-	54°
2018 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	16°/38°	-	11°
2017 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	56°/76°	-	49°
2016 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	35°/65°	-	20°
2015 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	49°/73°	-	38°
2014 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2014	61°/82°	-	59°
2013 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	32°/65°	-	36°
2012 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	60°/73°	Light	62°
2011 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with rain. 2011	59°/87°	-	64°
2010 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	54°/75°	-	40°
2009 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2009	32°/60°	-	33°
2008 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	39°/65°	-	37°
2007 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	19°/37°	-	11°
2006 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2006	35°/52°	-	27°
2005 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2005	32°/64°	-	28°
2004 Eisenhower Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2004	62°/65°	Light	60°
2003 Eisenhower Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2003	28°/44°	-	14°