Last Chance Marathon

Bellingham, WA, USA · December 31, 2026·

32°·37° high·Light·Dry

Weather

Race Day Weather

32°at start

38° high

Light

Dry

Your goal

0:00:00

to see the forecast where you'll be

Chilly start, light wind

Runners will face a cool temperature trend, starting at 32°F and rising to 38°F. With a light breeze from the E, humidity will be high at 83%. Due to the chill and potential for light rain, a throwaway layer is advisable before the race. Hydration should be prioritized as temperatures rise.

Race day forecast available in 67 days

7 AM

8 AM

9 AM

10 AM

11 AM

12 PM

1 PM

2 PM

3 PM

4 PM

5 PM

6 PM

Pre-raceRace windowPost-race

Pace Calculator

Distance: 26.2mi

Finish time

0:00:00

HH:MM:SS

Pace

—

Enter a finish time to see what race day does to it.

Pace

—

Enter a finish time to see your race-day finish and True Effort, with what the weather, wind and hills do to it.

Common Goals:

Get forecast alerts for Last Chance Marathon

We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.

Race Info

Okay, here is your Last Chance to run a half marathon or full marathon this year! The half marathon course is an out and back, and the full marathon course is the same out and back course two times, starting at Fairhaven Park Pavillion, running the Interurban trail out to Clayton Beach for the full 13.1 miles or 26.2. Source

Website

Race weekend

Thursday, December 31

9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

9:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

Course Map

FAQ

When is the 2026 Last Chance Marathon?

The 2026 Last Chance Marathon will be held on Thursday December 31, 2026.

Is the Last Chance Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Last Chance Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Last Chance Marathon?

The time limit for the Last Chance Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Last Chance Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 41°F and a low of 32°F with a 31% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data

Avg Temp

43°F

L:40° H:45°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

25%

1 of 4 yrs

Wind6mph

Dew40°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Last Chance Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	32°/43°	-	35°
2024 Last Chance Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2024	36°/43°	-	37°
2023 Last Chance Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with rain. 2023	45°/47°	-	44°
2022 Last Chance Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2022	46°/48°	Light	45°