Last Chance Marathon

Bellingham, WA, USA · December 31, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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Cold start — layer up, chance of rain

Runners will start in chilly 32°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. There's a chance of rain, so have a backup gear plan ready. High humidity (84%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.

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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

Race weekend

Thursday, December 31
9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
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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:46°
RunScore
10
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
2 of 4 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew40°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
clear-day
32°/44°-
10
2024
cloudy
36°/43°-
10
2023
cloudy
45°/47°Light
10
2022
rain
46°/48°Light
10