Mad Marathon

Waitsfield, VT, USA · July 12, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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65°at start
79° high
Light
Dry

Warm and humid, adjust pace

Runners will face temperatures rising from 63°F at the start to a peak of 79°F, with average humidity at 70% and a dew point of 61°F. A light SW wind at 6 mph will provide minimal relief. Given the heat and humidity, pacing adjustments are advised to avoid fatigue, especially in the later stages.

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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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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.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 79°F and a low of 61°F with a 17% chance of rain.

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 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2025
cloudy
70°/77°Light
7

2024 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
64°/81°-
7

2023 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2023
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68°/82°-
7

2022 Mad Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
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49°/75°-
8

2021 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain.

2021
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64°/73°Light
8

2019 Mad Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day with morning rain.

2019
clear-day
57°/73°Light
8

2018 Mad Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2018
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54°/80°-
8

2017 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2017
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59°/75°-
8

2016 Mad Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2016
rain
58°/65°Light
7

2015 Mad Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2015
clear-day
67°/84°-
8

2014 Mad Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2014
partly-cloudy-day
65°/79°-
8

2013 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2013
clear-day
66°/81°-
7

2012 Mad Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2012
clear-day
65°/72°-
8

2011 Mad Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2011
clear-day
56°/79°-
8

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