Manchester City Marathon

Manchester, NH, USA · November 8, 2026

47°·53° high·Breezy·Dry

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47°at start

53° high

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Dry

Cool conditions, adjust pace early

Runners will face temperatures starting at 48°F and rising to 53°F, with humidity at 73%. A light WNW breeze will be present, but will not significantly impact performance. Given the cooler conditions, runners should adjust their pacing strategy early to maintain energy throughout the race, especially as temperatures rise on later laps.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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Race Info

The Manchester City Marathon starts and finishes at Veterans Park in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, at 799 Elm Street. The Boston-qualifying course runs through the city's historic Millyard and North End, crosses the Merrimack River, and follows the Goffstown Rail Trail before turning back downtown to the finish. Millennium Running organizes the race alongside a companion half marathon and 5K that share the same start line and weekend. The event's fastest times are 2:23:28 for men and 2:44:44 for women, both set in 2020.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Manchester City Marathon?

The 2026 Manchester City Marathon will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026.

Is the Manchester City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Manchester City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Manchester City Marathon?

The time limit for the Manchester City Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Manchester City Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 53°F and a low of 41°F with a 42% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 10 years of data

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52°F

L:40° H:52°

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10%

1 of 10 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew29°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	43°/48°	-	37°
2024 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2024	37°/58°	-	23°
2023 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	33°/40°	-	21°
2022 Manchester City Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2022	49°/52°	Light	45°
2021 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	38°/58°	-	27°
2020 Manchester City Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	53°/74°	-	45°
2019 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	36°/50°	-	21°
2018 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	43°/51°	-	27°
2017 Manchester City Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	28°/44°	-	18°
2016 Manchester City Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2016	46°/50°	-	31°

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