Great New York State Marathon

Syracuse, NY, USA · October 18, 2026
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Race Day Weather

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43°at start
56° high
Breezy
Dry

Cool morning, shifting winds

Runners will face temperatures beginning at 43°F and rising to 56°F by race end. Wind will be a factor with a consistent WSW breeze at 10 mph, gusting to 25 mph. With humidity at 66%, pacing adjustments may be necessary; runners should start conservatively to manage the rising temperatures.

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Race Info

This race weekend starts and finishes at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview and follows tree-lined trails around Onondaga Lake, with fall foliage typically at its peak. The 5K and 10K run on Saturday morning; the half marathon and full marathon run on Sunday morning. The full marathon course is USATF-certified (NY21056DNB) and qualifies for the Boston Marathon. Source

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When is the 2026 Great New York State Marathon?

The 2026 Great New York State Marathon will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Is the Great New York State Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Great New York State Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Great New York State Marathon?

The time limit for the Great New York State Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Great New York State Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 44°F with a 16% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:46° H:64°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
40%
2 of 5 yrs
Wind15mph
Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Great New York State Marathon

Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.

2025
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57°/77°-
7

2024 Great New York State Marathon

Clearing in the afternoon.

2024
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36°/73°-
8

2023 Great New York State Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2023
rain
47°/52°Light
7

2022 Great New York State Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2022
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41°/63°-
8

2021 Great New York State Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2021
rain
51°/55°Light
6

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