Mad Marathon

Waitsfield, VT, USAJuly 12, 2026

Race Day Weather

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61°
78° high
Light
Dry

Warm conditions, adjust pace early

Runners will face a temperature increase from 63°F to 78°F throughout the race, with humidity averaging 72%. A light headwind at 8 mph will be present, gusting up to 22 mph. Runners should start conservatively and adjust their pace accordingly to manage the rising heat and humidity.

Race day forecast available in 107 days
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You will be running through this extraordinary rural community on back and dirt roads, with breathtaking views of the Green Mountains, challenging rollin farmlands with tough climbs and descents, quaint villages, historic barns, covered bridges and fields of our famous Vermont cows! Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Mad Marathon?

The 2026 Mad Marathon will be held on Sunday July 12, 2026.

Is the Mad Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

Historical Weather

Based on 14 years of data
Avg Temp
77°F
L:62° H:77°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
29%
4 of 14 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew58°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
cloudy
70°/77°Light
7
2024
partly-cloudy-day
64°/81°-
7
2023
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68°/82°-
7
2022
partly-cloudy-day
49°/75°-
8
2021
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64°/73°Light
8
2019
clear-day
57°/73°Light
8
2018
partly-cloudy-day
54°/80°-
8
2017
partly-cloudy-day
59°/75°-
8
2016
rain
58°/65°Light
7
2015
clear-day
67°/84°-
8
2014
partly-cloudy-day
65°/79°-
8
2013
clear-day
66°/81°-
7
2012
clear-day
65°/72°-
8
2011
clear-day
56°/79°-
8