Flagstaff Marathon

Flagstaff, AZ, USA · October 3, 2026
clear-day59°·68° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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59°at start
68° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, warming trend

Runners will face a temperature rising from 53°F at the start to a peak of 68°F. Winds will be from the SSW at 13 mph with gusts reaching 27 mph. With low humidity at 38%, hydration will be less critical, but it's advisable to pace conservatively as temperatures increase.

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Race Info

Known as the “The Coolest Marathon in Arizona,” The Flagstaff Marathon is a completely off-road course in the Coconino National Forest. At 8,000+ ft. elevation, it is known as one of the most challenging courses in the country, with 1,200 feet of climbing for the half marathon and 2,400 for the full, and composed entirely of single and double track trails. Source

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When is the 2026 Flagstaff Marathon?

The 2026 Flagstaff Marathon will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Flagstaff Marathon?

The time limit for the Flagstaff Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Flagstaff Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 42°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 18 years of data
Avg Temp
71°F
L:54° H:73°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
11%
2 of 18 yrs
Wind11mph
Dew32°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore

2025 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2025
clear-day
51°/64°-
7

2024 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
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59°/83°-
8

2023 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2023
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36°/70°-
8

2022 Flagstaff Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2022
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48°/67°Light
9

2021 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2021
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46°/64°-
8

2018 Flagstaff Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2018
cloudy
55°/82°-
7

2017 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2017
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55°/70°-
8

2016 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2016
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53°/76°-
8

2015 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
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58°/77°-
7

2014 Flagstaff Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain.

2014
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63°/73°-
8

2013 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2013
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61°/72°-
7

2012 Flagstaff Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2012
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57°/79°-
8

2011 Flagstaff Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2011
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55°/79°-
8

2010 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2010
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60°/75°-
8

2009 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2009
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54°/79°-
8

2008 Flagstaff Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2008
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58°/76°-
8

2007 Flagstaff Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2007
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54°/65°Light
7

2006 Flagstaff Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2006
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42°/55°-
8

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