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Grand Rapids Marathon

Grand Rapids, MI, USA · October 18, 2026

40°·59° high·Windy·Dry

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Race Day Weather

40°at start

61° high

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Cool start, headwinds ahead

Runners will face a temperature range from 40°F to 58°F, with a cool start that may feel like 35°F. Wind will pose a challenge, with gusts up to 28 mph creating headwinds from miles 4-11 and 16-18. Runners should adjust their pacing during these sections and take advantage of the tailwinds in miles 1-2 and 12-15, ensuring proper hydration throughout the race.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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The Grand Rapids Marathon is a 26.2-mile race held every October in Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 2004. The course is USATF certified, flat and fast, and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. Metro Health became title sponsor in 2008; the hospital system renamed itself University of Michigan Health-West in 2021, and the race is now presented as the University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon. The route tours downtown Grand Rapids before finishing through the trails of Millennium Park. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 Grand Rapids Marathon?

The 2026 Grand Rapids Marathon will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Is the Grand Rapids Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Grand Rapids Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Grand Rapids Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 40°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 21 years of data

Avg Temp

57°F

L:42° H:58°

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Rain Freq

24%

5 of 21 yrs

Wind13mph

Dew39°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Grand Rapids Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	40°/60°	-	35°
2025 Grand Rapids Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2025	51°/57°	Light	52°
2024 Grand Rapids Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	51°/74°	-	47°
2023 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2023	45°/56°	-	42°
2022 Grand Rapids Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2022	41°/52°	Light	39°
2021 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	46°/62°	-	40°
2020 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2020	56°/66°	Light	57°
2019 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2019	51°/65°	-	50°
2018 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	37°/43°	-	29°
2017 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2017	54°/67°	Light	56°
2016 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	38°/66°	-	44°
2015 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	33°/52°	-	28°
2014 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	30°/53°	-	35°
2013 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2013	38°/55°	-	38°
2012 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	39°/61°	-	42°
2011 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2011	49°/57°	Light	43°
2010 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	41°/61°	-	37°
2009 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	28°/49°	-	32°
2008 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	41°/60°	-	35°
2007 Grand Rapids Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	33°/54°	-	32°
2006 Grand Rapids Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	38°/48°	-	26°