Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)

Grand Rapids, MI, USA · September 12, 2027

57°·68° high·Light·Dry

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Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) race day weather

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Comfortable start, warm finish

Runners will face a temperature rise from 57°F at the start to 68°F by the finish. With a light south wind at 7 mph and humidity averaging 80%, pacing should be conservative early on. Staying hydrated is crucial as the temperature increases, especially for runners sensitive to warmth.

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About the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)

The Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon is a Boston qualifier held in September at Secchia Meadows in Millennium Park, a Kent County park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The USATF-certified course is a wide, paved and mostly shaded path along the Grand River with a footbridge, run as repeated loops. Entry is capped at 330 runners and the time limit is 4.5 hours. From 2023 to 2025, roughly 61 to 74 percent of finishers ran a Boston qualifying time. Source

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Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) FAQ

When is the 2027 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)?

The 2027 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) will be held on Sunday September 12, 2027.

Is the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)?

The time limit for the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) is 4.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)?

The forecast calls for a high of 74°F and a low of 55°F with a 8% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)?

Over the 13 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2014 to 2026), it averaged 54°F at the start and 65°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2014).

What was the hottest Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)?

Of the 13 years on record, 2021 was the warmest, reaching 77°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2025, at 42°F.

What was the windiest Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids)?

Of the 13 years on record, 2018 was the windiest, with wind averaging 11 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 1 mph.

Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) weather history

Based on 13 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2026	62°/68°	-	59°
2025 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	42°/61°	-	44°
2024 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/65°	-	45°
2023 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2023	51°/66°	-	54°
2022 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	62°/74°	-	62°
2021 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2021	70°/77°	-	66°
2020 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2020	56°/63°	-	54°
2019 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	55°/66°	-	54°
2018 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	56°/64°	-	53°
2017 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	43°/59°	-	45°
2016 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2016	68°/71°	-	64°
2015 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	47°/57°	-	45°
2014 Last Chance BQ.2 Marathon (Grand Rapids) Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2014	48°/53°	Light	44°