The 2026 New Haven Road Race has concluded.

New Haven Road Race

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New Haven, CT, USA · September 7, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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60°at start
79° high
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Dry

Warming up, headwind towards finish

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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Race Info

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

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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FAQ

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
73°F
L:69° H:77°
RunScore
4
Conditions
Rain Freq
18%
9 of 49 yrs
Wind9mph
Dew62°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
65°/78°-
4
2025
clear-day
64°/73°-
5
2024
clear-day
71°/81°-
4
2023
clear-day
77°/84°-
2
2022
cloudy
76°/85°-
2
2021
partly-cloudy-day
71°/79°-
3
2020
clear-day
76°/83°-
2
2019
clear-day
74°/77°Light
3
2018
partly-cloudy-day
79°/86°-
1
2017
partly-cloudy-day
65°/76°-
5
2016
partly-cloudy-day
63°/76°-
6
2015
partly-cloudy-day
73°/84°-
3
2014
partly-cloudy-day
77°/85°-
2
2013
cloudy
75°/78°Light
3
2012
partly-cloudy-day
69°/75°-
4
2011
partly-cloudy-day
75°/80°-
3
2010
clear-day
66°/76°-
5
2009
clear-day
62°/69°-
6
2008
clear-day
71°/83°-
4
2007
clear-day
69°/79°-
4
2006
clear-day
63°/73°Light
5
2005
clear-day
66°/74°-
5
2004
clear-day
61°/70°-
6
2003
rain
63°/65°Light
5
2002
rain
62°/64°Moderate
5
2001
clear-day
65°/72°-
5
2000
cloudy
74°/80°-
3
1999
cloudy
74°/79°Light
3
1998
cloudy
75°/84°Light
3
1997
cloudy
72°/80°Light
3
1996
clear-day
74°/85°-
4
1995
clear-day
69°/81°-
4
1994
partly-cloudy-day
58°/69°-
7
1993
partly-cloudy-day
70°/82°-
4
1992
cloudy
64°/69°-
5
1991
clear-day
59°/69°-
7
1990
partly-cloudy-day
69°/75°-
5
1989
clear-day
63°/70°-
7
1988
cloudy
71°/77°-
4
1987
cloudy
70°/73°Light
4
1986
partly-cloudy-day
64°/75°-
5
1985
cloudy
67°/72°-
4
1984
cloudy
64°/71°-
5
1983
partly-cloudy-day
75°/85°-
3
1982
partly-cloudy-day
61°/73°-
5
1981
cloudy
64°/66°-
5
1980
cloudy
77°/85°-
3
1979
cloudy
75°/83°-
2
1978
clear-day
68°/76°-
5