Great New York State Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, moderate winds
Runners will face a temperature range from 47°F at the start to a high of 59°F. Winds will be from the SW at 12 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. With humidity at 66%, maintaining hydration is key, but no rain is expected, allowing for a steady pace throughout the race.
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Race Info
This weekend of races starts at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater and passes through a series of beautiful tree lined trails with magnificent Fall colors and crisp fresh air around Onondaga Lake. The weekend kicks off the morning of Saturday October 19th with the 5k and 10k runs. Then continues the morning of Sunday October 20th with the full and half marathons. The marathon is a certified Boston Qualifier. Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 57°/77° | - | 52° | |
2024 | | 36°/73° | - | 41° | |
2023 |  | 47°/52° | Light | 43° | |
2022 | | 41°/63° | - | 36° | |
2021 | | 51°/55° | Light | 49° |