McAllen Marathon

McAllen, TX, USA · January 16, 2027·
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68° high
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Cool start, warming up later

Runners will face a temperature increase from 53°F at the start to a peak of 67°F. Winds will be moderate from the WNW at 13 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. With humidity at 62%, pacing should be conservative early on to account for rising temperatures later in the race.

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Race Info

The McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run is held on a Saturday in mid-January in McAllen, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley. The marathon and half marathon start at the McAllen Convention Center at 7:00 AM, and the marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The weekend also includes a six-person relay, a 10K, a 5K and a Kids Final Mile. Nearly 3,000 people took part in 2026, and all running events sold out. Source

Race weekend

Saturday, January 16
7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
7:10 AM10K (6.2 mi)
7:10 AM5K (3.1 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2027 McAllen Marathon?

The 2027 McAllen Marathon will be held on Saturday January 16, 2027.

Is the McAllen Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What will the weather be like for the 2027 McAllen Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 72°F and a low of 53°F with a 4% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data
Avg Temp
59°F
L:55° H:65°
RunScore
7
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0 of 10 yrs
Wind12mph
Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
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58°/59°-
10
2025
cloudy
62°/77°-
5
2024
cloudy
42°/45°-
10
2023
cloudy
58°/60°-
7
2022
clear-night
36°/57°-
10
2020
cloudy
57°/59°-
9
2019
clear-night
43°/56°-
10
2018
cloudy
68°/77°-
4
2017
clear-night
70°/79°-
4
2015
partly-cloudy-night
61°/77°-
4