Louisville Marathon

Louisville, KY, USA · November 01, 2026

44°·58° high·Light·Dry

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44°at start

59° high

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Cool start, steady conditions

Runners will face a temperature range from 44°F to 58°F, with a maximum wind of 7 mph from the W. Humidity will hover around 69%, with a dew point of 39°F. With these conditions, maintaining a conservative pace early on is advisable to optimize performance.

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When is the 2026 Louisville Marathon?

The 2026 Louisville Marathon will be held on Sunday November 1, 2026.

Is the Louisville Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What is the time limit for the Louisville Marathon?

The time limit for the Louisville Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Louisville Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 44°F with a 11% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 8 years of data

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60°F

L:40° H:60°

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0 of 8 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew40°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2025	44°/48°	-	42°
2024 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/73°	-	43°
2023 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	47°/63°	-	38°
2022 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	50°/70°	-	50°
2021 Louisville Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	33°/61°	-	35°
2019 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	40°/64°	-	33°
2018 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	24°/46°	-	19°
2017 Louisville Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2017	42°/54°	-	43°

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