Runners will face a temperature rise from 43°F at the start to a warm 75°F by the finish. With calm winds at 4 mph and low humidity of 45%, conditions will be mostly favorable. To combat the heat later in the race, pacing adjustments and increased hydration frequency will be essential.

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About the LOCO Marathon

The LOCO Marathon is a marathon and half marathon in Newmarket, New Hampshire. The full marathon has served as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Past editions, held each October since 2014, drew between roughly 145 and 260 combined finishers.

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Sunday, October 20

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

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LOCO Marathon FAQ

When is the 2024 LOCO Marathon?

The 2024 LOCO Marathon will be held on Sunday October 20, 2024.

Is the LOCO Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the LOCO Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2024 LOCO Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 75°F and a low of 39°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the LOCO Marathon?

Over the 10 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2014 to 2024), it averaged 43°F at the start and 54°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2015, 2018 and 2019).

What was the hottest LOCO Marathon?

Of the 10 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 68°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2021, at 36°F.

What was the windiest LOCO Marathon?

Of the 10 years on record, 2016 was the windiest, with wind averaging 12 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2022, at 1 mph.

LOCO Marathon weather history

Based on 10 years of data

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49°F

L:43° H:54°

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30%

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Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2024 LOCO Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	43°/68°	-	38°
2023 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2023	51°/56°	-	42°
2022 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2022	39°/58°	-	44°
2021 LOCO Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	36°/51°	-	25°
2019 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	41°/48°	Light	43°
2018 LOCO Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2018	38°/42°	Light	39°
2017 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2017	53°/60°	-	55°
2016 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2016	44°/50°	-	34°
2015 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2015	45°/55°	Light	49°
2014 LOCO Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	45°/56°	-	43°