Tobacco Road Marathon

Cary, NC, USA · March 14, 2027

45°·62° high·Breezy·Dry

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45°at start

64° high

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Cool start, warming trend

Runners will face a temperature rise from 45°F at the start to 64°F by the finish. Light wind from the WSW at 10 mph may provide a slight challenge. With humidity at 54%, maintaining hydration will be key, especially as temperatures increase. Pacing should be conservative early on to adapt to the warming trend.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Race Info

The Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon are run in March in Cary, North Carolina, starting and finishing at Thomas Brooks Park, home of the USA Baseball National Training Complex. The marathon follows more than 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail on a flat course with a downhill finish. It is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and the course records are 2:17:37 for men (Donnie Cowart, 2021) and 2:42:17 for women (Cassidy Heaton, 2024). Source

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FAQ

When is the 2027 Tobacco Road Marathon?

The 2027 Tobacco Road Marathon will be held on Sunday March 14, 2027.

Is the Tobacco Road Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Tobacco Road Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Tobacco Road Marathon?

The time limit for the Tobacco Road Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Tobacco Road Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 44°F with a 10% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 15 years of data

Avg Temp

62°F

L:50° H:63°

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Rain Freq

13%

2 of 15 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2026	50°/73°	-	50°
2025 Tobacco Road Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2025	65°/71°	Light	61°
2024 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	59°/69°	-	49°
2023 Tobacco Road Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	39°/47°	-	18°
2022 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	52°/64°	-	36°
2021 Tobacco Road Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2021	44°/74°	-	42°
2019 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	37°/53°	-	26°
2018 Tobacco Road Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2018	41°/55°	-	35°
2017 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	42°/52°	-	30°
2016 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2016	61°/76°	-	61°
2015 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	49°/62°	-	40°
2014 Tobacco Road Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2014	48°/56°	Light	29°
2013 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	52°/56°	-	47°
2012 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2012	59°/64°	-	59°
2010 Tobacco Road Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	51°/68°	-	45°

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