North Central Rail Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, steady conditions
Runners will face a starting temperature of 43°F, gradually rising to 51°F. Winds will be from the SW at 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. With average humidity at 61% and no rain expected, runners should maintain a steady pace, staying mindful of the wind during exposed sections.
The NCR Marathon is Baltimore’s oldest continuously running USATF certified marathon held annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. BRRC also presented the historic Maryland Marathon dating back to 1973 before moving to the Northern Central Railroad Trail in 1990. The Northern Central Railroad Trail, officially known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail, covers nearly 20 miles in Maryland, stretching from Hunt Valley to the Mason-Dixon Line. The out and back marathon course offers a scenic wooded run on a crushed gravel and dirt trail alongside the waters of Big Gunpowder Falls—an idyllic setting to cruise 26.2 miles. 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 |  | 34°/41° | - | 19° | |
2024 | | 33°/35° | - | 15° | |
2023 | | 34°/42° | - | 21° | |
2022 | | 46°/59° | - | 30° |