Garmin Marathon Durham
Race Day Weather
Warm day, moderate wind challenges
Runners will face a temperature rise from 59°F at the start to 71°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 61%. A WSW wind will be a tailwind early, shifting to headwinds in several segments, notably from miles 4 to 11 and 13 to 15. Adjusting pace during these tougher stretches and staying hydrated will be essential as conditions warm throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Garmin Marathon Durham is a Boston Marathon qualifying marathon held each spring in Durham, North Carolina. The course starts at the American Tobacco Campus and finishes at Wallace Wade Stadium on the Duke University campus, passing Durham Bulls Athletic Park and the American Tobacco Trail. The event also includes a USATF-certified half marathon, a 10K and a 5K. It is one of three cities in a multi-city marathon series that also includes Toledo, Ohio and Tucson, Arizona; the Durham race debuted in May 2026.
