RDC Marathon

Durham, NC, USA · October 25, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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47°at start
66° high
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Dry

Cool start, warming up late

Runners will face a steady temperature rise from 46°F at the start to 67°F by the finish. Wind will be light, with speeds peaking at 9 mph from the NNE, but it won't significantly impact performance. Given the humidity at 71%, pacing adjustments are recommended as temperatures increase, especially in the latter stages.

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Race Info

Come on out for either a full or half marathon,10K or 5K in Durham in October! The RDC Marathon will draw participants from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and throughout North Carolina, as well as from across the country. The USATF-certified Boston Qualifier course features the iconic American Tobacco Trail and finishes at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham. Participants have the perfect venue to to wine, dine, shop, and run! Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 RDC Marathon?

The 2026 RDC Marathon will be held on Sunday October 25, 2026.

Is the RDC Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What is the time limit for the RDC Marathon?

The time limit for the RDC Marathon is 7 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 66°F and a low of 47°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 8 years of data
Avg Temp
61°F
L:44° H:61°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
13%
1 of 8 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
partly-cloudy-day
45°/63°-
8
2024
rain
53°/59°Light
8
2023
partly-cloudy-day
60°/81°-
7
2022
cloudy
52°/62°-
9
2021
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51°/69°-
9
2019
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32°/61°-
8
2018
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28°/48°-
7
2017
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30°/47°-
7