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Cannonball Marathon

Greensboro, NC, USA · October 17, 2026
rain52°·56° high·Breezy·Light rain
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Race Day Weather

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52°at start
59° high
Breezy
Light rain

Cool, rainy, breezy conditions

Runners will face cool temperatures starting at 54°F and ranging from 52°F to 55°F throughout the race. With a light rain expected and humidity at 87%, conditions will feel damp, and the wind will be moderate at 17 mph from the SE, impacting runners with a mix of headwinds and crosswinds. Runners should dress appropriately for the rain and adjust their pace conservatively to maintain energy on the rolling course.

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Race Info

The Cannonball Marathon is an annual marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K held in Greensboro, North Carolina, one of the longest-running road races in the state. The marathon and half marathon share a course starting and finishing at Jaycee Park within Country Park, following the Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway through north Greensboro; marathon runners complete two loops. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Proceeds from the race support the adjacent Greensboro Science Center. Source

FAQ

When is the 2026 Cannonball Marathon?

The 2026 Cannonball Marathon will be held on Saturday October 17, 2026.

Is the Cannonball Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Cannonball Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Cannonball Marathon?

The time limit for the Cannonball Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Cannonball Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 66°F and a low of 47°F with a 100% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data
Avg Temp
67°F
L:53° H:67°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
20%
2 of 10 yrs
Wind5mph
Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
rain
51°/56°Light
7
2025
partly-cloudy-day
50°/75°-
8
2024
partly-cloudy-day
48°/72°-
9
2023
rain
58°/63°Light
6
2022
partly-cloudy-day
38°/67°-
8
2021
cloudy
51°/66°-
8
2019
partly-cloudy-day
59°/76°-
8
2018
partly-cloudy-day
55°/65°-
8
2017
cloudy
60°/65°-
8
2016
cloudy
56°/67°-
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