Missoula Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up
Runners will face a temperature rise from 55°F at the start to 80°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 51% and a dew point of 46°F. Winds will be coming from the SSW at 8 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph. Runners should start conservatively to manage the heat, adjusting their pace as temperatures climb.
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The Missoula Marathon is the brainchild of a group of local, dedicated members of Run Wild Missoula who want to share the area’s beauty and Missoula’s unique feel with runners from all over. The Missoula Marathon is one of our community’s most beloved and supported events. The Missoula Marathon has been named as the Best Marathon In The U.S. on several occasions – in 2010 by the readers of Runner’s World Magazine and in 2017 and 2018 by The BibRave 100. Runner’s World has also named the Missoula Marathon as a Top Marathon For Back-Of-The-Packers (2017) and a Top 10 Bucket List Marathon (2018, 2019 & 2020). Source
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 49°/77° | - | 42° | ||
2024 | 62°/67° | - | 52° | ||
2023 | 52°/70° | Light | 48° | ||
2022 | 45°/72° | - | 36° | ||
2021 | 50°/63° | Light | 47° | ||
2019 | 46°/74° | - | 44° | ||
2018 | 55°/85° | - | 49° | ||
2017 | 62°/93° | - | 44° | ||
2016 | 53°/69° | Light | 52° | ||
2015 | 60°/62° | Light | 59° | ||
2014 | 57°/92° | - | 45° | ||
2013 | 48°/80° | - | 38° | ||
2012 | 55°/89° | - | 50° | ||
2011 | 47°/77° | - | 34° | ||
2010 | 61°/84° | - | 48° | ||
2009 | 58°/81° | Light | 45° | ||
2008 | 51°/84° | - | 36° | ||
2007 | 64°/96° | - | 48° |