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Lake Mead Marathon

Boulder City, NV, USA · January 10, 2026
clear-day35°·53° high·Breezy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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35°at start
54° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool start, steady finish

Runners will face a chilly start at 32°F, gradually warming to 54°F. With a light wind coming from the ESE at 10 mph, conditions remain favorable throughout. The low humidity at 37% allows for comfortable running, but hydration should still be a priority as temperatures rise.

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Race Info

Located entirely within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the run will start at Boulder Beach and lead you onto the paved River Mountain Loop Trail offering a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. This epic run will take you on a journey through time, with views of the largest man-made lake in US history. The January desert-temperatures and views of Lake Mead make this run a must-do! Source

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When is the 2026 Lake Mead Marathon?

The 2026 Lake Mead Marathon will be held on Saturday January 10, 2026.

Is the Lake Mead Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What is the time limit for the Lake Mead Marathon?

The time limit for the Lake Mead Marathon is 6 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 54°F and a low of 32°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 8 years of data
Avg Temp
55°F
L:41° H:55°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 8 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew24°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Lake Mead Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2025
clear-day
39°/61°-
8

2024 Lake Mead Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
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33°/50°-
8

2023 Lake Mead Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2023
cloudy
44°/56°-
9

2022 Lake Mead Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
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49°/63°-
9

2020 Lake Mead Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2020
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36°/51°-
8

2019 Lake Mead Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2019
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41°/55°-
8

2017 Lake Mead Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2017
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48°/57°-
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2016 Lake Mead Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2016
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40°/51°-
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