Runners will face a start temperature of 60°F, rising to 79°F by the end, with humidity at 51%. A headwind at 12 mph will be present throughout the race, especially impacting the final miles. It's advisable to start conservatively and adjust pacing in the warmer conditions.

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The New Haven Road Race is a 20 kilometer road race held in New Haven, Connecticut which was started in 1978. The race is held during the Labor Day weekend. Wikipedia

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Race weekend

Monday, September 7

8:10 AMKids Fun Run (0.5 mi)

8:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AMHalf Marathon Relay (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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When is the 2026 New Haven Road Race?

The 2026 New Haven Road Race will be held on Monday September 7, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 New Haven Road Race?

The forecast calls for a high of 79°F and a low of 52°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 49 years of data

Avg Temp

69°F

L:66° H:71°

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Rain Freq

16%

8 of 49 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew61°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	60°/69°	-	52°
2025 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	62°/67°	-	55°
2024 New Haven Road Race Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	70°/73°	-	61°
2023 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	73°/84°	-	70°
2022 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2022	74°/76°	-	72°
2021 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2021	70°/73°	-	67°
2020 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2020	73°/79°	-	69°
2019 New Haven Road Race Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain. 2019	72°/75°	-	63°
2018 New Haven Road Race Clearing in the afternoon. 2018	77°/80°	-	74°
2017 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	62°/69°	-	57°
2016 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	62°/65°	-	49°
2015 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	69°/76°	-	65°
2014 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	75°/79°	-	72°
2013 New Haven Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2013	75°/75°	Light	73°
2012 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	66°/72°	-	60°
2011 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	74°/75°	-	68°
2010 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	59°/68°	-	51°
2009 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2009	58°/66°	-	53°
2008 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	66°/75°	-	55°
2007 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	66°/72°	-	60°
2006 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2006	61°/68°	Light	57°
2005 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2005	62°/69°	-	55°
2004 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	56°/65°	-	54°
2003 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2003	64°/66°	Light	60°
2002 New Haven Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2002	61°/62°	Moderate	60°
2001 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 2001	62°/68°	-	57°
2000 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2000	74°/75°	Light	73°
1999 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 1999	74°/74°	-	73°
1998 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 1998	75°/77°	-	66°
1997 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 1997	71°/73°	Light	68°
1996 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 1996	71°/78°	-	57°
1995 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 1995	63°/72°	-	58°
1994 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1994	56°/62°	-	45°
1993 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1993	67°/74°	-	62°
1992 New Haven Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day. 1992	63°/65°	-	62°
1991 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 1991	56°/63°	-	45°
1990 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1990	67°/71°	-	59°
1989 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 1989	63°/68°	-	46°
1988 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1988	70°/71°	-	68°
1987 New Haven Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 1987	69°/70°	Light	69°
1986 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1986	59°/68°	-	57°
1985 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1985	67°/68°	-	60°
1984 New Haven Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 1984	64°/68°	-	58°
1983 New Haven Road Race Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 1983	71°/77°	-	69°
1982 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1982	56°/66°	-	57°
1981 New Haven Road Race Cloudy skies throughout the day. 1981	62°/65°	-	60°
1980 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1980	77°/77°	-	70°
1979 New Haven Road Race Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 1979	74°/76°	Light	74°
1978 New Haven Road Race Clear conditions throughout the day. 1978	65°/71°	-	60°