New Bedford Half Marathon

New Bedford, MA, USA · March 21, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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38°at start
40° high
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Dry

Cold start — layer up, moderate wind

Runners will start in chilly 38°F conditions — dress in layers for the corral and plan to shed early. Moderate winds around 16mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Moderate humidity at 68% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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Race Info

Our annual race held on the 3rd Sunday in March and is one of the oldest half marathon distance events in the Northeast. We are managed by the 100% volunteer New Bedford Half Marathon Race Committee, Inc. along with our host organization, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and with the wonderful support of the City of New Bedford. Source

FAQ

When is the 2027 New Bedford Half Marathon?

The 2027 New Bedford Half Marathon will be held on Sunday March 21, 2027.

What is the time limit for the New Bedford Half Marathon?

The time limit for the New Bedford Half Marathon is 3 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 New Bedford Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 43°F and a low of 36°F with a 9% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 12 years of data
Avg Temp
44°F
L:41° H:46°
RunScore
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Rain Freq
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0 of 12 yrs
Wind13mph
Dew23°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
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39°/44°-
10
2025
cloudy
62°/67°-
5
2024
cloudy
50°/59°-
9
2023
clear-day
37°/41°-
9
2022
partly-cloudy-day
51°/63°-
7
2020
clear-day
44°/49°-
10
2019
partly-cloudy-day
37°/41°-
9
2018
clear-day
24°/30°-
9
2017
cloudy
39°/40°-
8
2016
partly-cloudy-day
37°/40°-
10
2015
partly-cloudy-day
43°/44°-
9
2014
clear-day
33°/36°-
9