Runners will face a temperature increase from 56°F at the start to 76°F by the finish, with average humidity at 71% and a dew point of 61°F. A gentle breeze at 12 mph from the SSW will provide some relief, but as the heat builds, runners should consider starting conservatively and adjusting their pace accordingly.

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The Falmouth Road Race is an annual 7-mile road race held in mid-August between Woods Hole and Falmouth Heights on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Habtom Samuel set the men's course record of 30:53 in 2026, the first sub-31-minute time in race history. Jess McClain ran 35:25 for an American women's course record in 2026, finishing second to winner Pamela Kosgei in a photo finish. The race carries World Athletics Label Road Race status, and Tatyana McFadden has won the women's wheelchair division eight times, a race record.

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Race weekend

Friday, August 14

7:00 PMTommy Cochary High School Mile (1.0 mi)

Falmouth Elite Mile (1.0 mi)

Sunday, August 16

8:00 AM7M (7.0 mi)

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When is the 2026 Falmouth Road Race?

The 2026 Falmouth Road Race will be held on Sunday August 16, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Falmouth Road Race?

The forecast calls for a high of 76°F and a low of 52°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 29 years of data

Avg Temp

70°F

L:68° H:72°

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Rain Freq

17%

5 of 29 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew61°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	73°/76°	-	68°
2024 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2024	67°/70°	Light	67°
2023 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	68°/74°	-	59°
2022 Falmouth Road Race Clearing in the afternoon. 2022	71°/78°	-	70°
2021 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	73°/77°	-	60°
2020 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2020	71°/76°	-	66°
2019 Falmouth Road Race Clearing in the afternoon. 2019	72°/78°	-	71°
2018 Falmouth Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2018	68°/69°	-	63°
2017 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	75°/78°	-	65°
2016 Falmouth Road Race Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2016	71°/76°	-	62°
2015 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	74°/79°	-	69°
2014 Falmouth Road Race Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with afternoon rain. 2014	69°/75°	-	62°
2013 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2013	70°/74°	-	54°
2012 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2012	74°/75°	Light	72°
2011 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2011	72°/75°	-	67°
2010 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	69°/74°	-	58°
2009 Falmouth Road Race Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2009	67°/71°	-	56°
2008 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	69°/75°	-	64°
2007 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	72°/78°	-	62°
2006 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2006	64°/69°	-	50°
2005 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2005	77°/83°	Light	74°
2004 Falmouth Road Race Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with morning rain. 2004	60°/67°	Light	53°
2003 Falmouth Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2003	76°/78°	-	73°
2002 Falmouth Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2002	71°/78°	-	65°
2001 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2001	70°/70°	-	64°
2000 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2000	61°/65°	-	48°
1999 Falmouth Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 1999	65°/68°	Light	66°
1998 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1998	0°/0°	-	0°
1997 Falmouth Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 1997	74°/79°	-	69°