Cambridge Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, headwinds early
Runners will face a temperature range from 51°F to 57°F, with early headwinds affecting miles 1-7. Wind gusts will reach 23 mph, making pacing adjustments crucial in the exposed stretches. With humidity at 69%, a conservative start is advised to manage the conditions effectively. The later miles will benefit from tailwinds, providing a boost as the race progresses.
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Race Info
The Cambridge Half Marathon is a USATF-certified 13.1-mile race that starts and finishes at CambridgeSide mall in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Held in early November alongside a companion 5K the day before, the course runs along Memorial Drive with views of the Charles River, MIT, and Harvard Stadium. The race has run annually since at least 2019 and is organized as the CambridgeSide Charity Race Series, which has raised more than $1.7 million for local charities since 2017.