Great Welsh Marathon

Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK · October 17, 2027
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Race Day Weather

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54°at start
58° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool temps, moderate winds

Runners will face a steady temperature increase from 54°F at the start to 57°F at the finish. With a maximum wind of 14 mph from the SSW, pacing adjustments may be necessary, especially in gusty sections. The high humidity at 77% suggests a conservative start to maintain stamina throughout the race.

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Race Info

The Great Welsh Marathon moves to Swansea for its 2027 edition on Sunday 17 October 2027, after more than ten years in Carmarthenshire. The 26.2-mile course is planned as a single loop that starts and finishes in the city and runs along Swansea Bay, with the full route due to be announced in November 2026. It is organised by Front Runner Events and targets 7,500 runners. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Great Welsh Marathon?

The 2027 Great Welsh Marathon will be held on Sunday October 17, 2027.

Is the Great Welsh Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Great Welsh Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Great Welsh Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 58°F and a low of 53°F with a 16% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 7 years of data
Avg Temp
53°F
L:47° H:53°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
43%
3 of 7 yrs
Wind15mph
Dew43°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
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48°/50°Light
8
2025
clear-day
38°/50°-
8
2024
fog
50°/54°Light
6
2022
partly-cloudy-day
50°/58°-
7
2019
cloudy
41°/50°-
6
2018
partly-cloudy-day
50°/54°Light
6
2017
cloudy
54°/57°-
8