Cedar Rapids Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warming
Runners will face temperatures starting at 48°F and rising to 56°F by late morning. With a max wind of 13 mph from the NE, headwinds will challenge runners at the beginning and in segments like miles 5-6 and 11, while tailwinds will aid during miles 7-8 and 15-19. Adjusting pace conservatively is advised, especially with an average humidity of 65%, which may impact comfort.
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Race Info
The Cedar Rapids Marathon is a Boston-qualifying full marathon held in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The USATF-certified course starts and finishes near Kingston Yard at 1st Avenue and 1st Street SW, running along the Cedar River and through downtown neighborhoods and riverfront paths. Endurance Sports Marketing Corporation, which also produces the IMT Des Moines Marathon, launched the race in 2026 with about 850 full-marathon finishers among roughly 3,000 total weekend participants. The weekend also includes a half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, and a free kids run.