Runners will face a warm start at 65°F, rising to 76°F by the finish, with humidity at 66% and a dew point of 58°F. Light winds from the S will have minimal impact. Runners should adjust their pace early to conserve energy and stay hydrated throughout the race.

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About the Hengshui Lake Marathon

The Hengshui Lake Marathon is an annual road race held each fall in Hengshui, Hebei Province, China, circling the shoreline of Hengshui Lake, a national wetland nature reserve. The course starts and finishes at Hengshui Lake Marathon Square and covers only the full marathon distance, with about 4 meters of elevation change over the route. First held in 2012, it carries World Athletics Gold Label status and a China Athletics Association A-class certification. The 2026 edition, its 15th, draws a field of about 12,000 runners.

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When is the 2026 Hengshui Lake Marathon?

The 2026 Hengshui Lake Marathon will be held on Sunday September 27, 2026.

Is the Hengshui Lake Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Hengshui Lake Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Hengshui Lake Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 77°F and a low of 60°F with a 5% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Hengshui Lake Marathon?

Over the 7 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2014 to 2026), it averaged 60°F at the start and 68°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2023).

What was the hottest Hengshui Lake Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 77°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2021, at 41°F.

What was the windiest Hengshui Lake Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2024 was the windiest, with wind averaging 8 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2022, at 2 mph.

Hengshui Lake Marathon weather history

Based on 7 years of data

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Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Hengshui Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	68°/77°	-	64°
2025 Hengshui Lake Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2025	65°/77°	-	62°
2024 Hengshui Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	61°/71°	-	43°
2023 Hengshui Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2023	65°/66°	Light	62°
2022 Hengshui Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	53°/60°	-	49°
2021 Hengshui Lake Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	41°/55°	-	25°
2014 Hengshui Lake Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	65°/74°	-	63°

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