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Mill Race Marathon

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Columbus, IN, USA · September 26, 2026

50°·63° high·Breezy·Dry

Race Day Weather

50°at start

74° high

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Dry

Cool conditions, steady race ahead

Runners will face a temperature rising from 50°F at the start to a high of 73°F. Wind will be light at 8 mph from the NE, and humidity will be moderate at 64%. With comfortable temperatures, maintaining a steady pace throughout is recommended, especially as the day warms up.

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Race Info

The Marathon course is a flat, fast Boston Qualifier that runs through downtown Columbus taking advantage of the shady People Trails and City Parks as well as taking participants past the architectural sights of the city. Source

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Race weekend

Saturday, September 26

7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

Half Marathon (13.1 mi)

5K (3.1 mi)

Course Map

FAQ

When is the 2026 Mill Race Marathon?

The 2026 Mill Race Marathon will be held on Saturday September 26, 2026.

Is the Mill Race Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Mill Race Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Mill Race Marathon?

The time limit for the Mill Race Marathon is 6.68 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Mill Race Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 75°F and a low of 49°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 11 years of data

Avg Temp

64°F

L:60° H:71°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

18%

2 of 11 yrs

Wind6mph

Dew57°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Mill Race Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	53°/74°	-	55°
2024 Mill Race Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	66°/68°	Light	64°
2023 Mill Race Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	55°/72°	-	51°
2022 Mill Race Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2022	55°/62°	Light	52°
2019 Mill Race Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	68°/77°	-	64°
2018 Mill Race Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with rain. 2018	59°/61°	-	51°
2017 Mill Race Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	65°/83°	-	64°
2016 Mill Race Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	66°/73°	-	65°
2015 Mill Race Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2015	63°/69°	-	56°
2014 Mill Race Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	55°/71°	-	54°
2013 Mill Race Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2013	51°/72°	-	52°