answersLogoWhite

0

Cool temperatures (approx. 55°F) with overcast skies (and a slight tailwind if running a point-point course). The optimal temperature is 44°F. 50°F source: Dr. John Cantwell, chief medical officer, Atlanta Summer Olympic Games 54°F source: American College of Sports Medicine 55°F source: "Physiology of Sports", by Thomas Reilly "...air temperature of approximately 10°C (50°F) is optimal for marathon running" source: "Impact of Weather on Marathon-Running Performance" published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 50 to 55°F source: Dr. David Martin, professor of physiology, Georgia State University "The ideal marathon temperature, according to these analyses, was a bone-chilling 41 degrees." - Source: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine. Dueling studies aside, the bottom line is that anything below 40 degrees is too cold, anything over 55 degrees is too warm, and temperatures in between are very conducive to good marathon performance.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

TaigaTaiga
Every great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!
Chat with Taiga
LaoLao
The path is yours to walk; I am only here to hold up a mirror.
Chat with Lao
BeauBeau
You're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
More answers

Ideal weather conditions for a marathon typically include cool temperatures (around 50-60°F), low humidity, overcast skies to prevent overheating, and a light breeze. Extreme heat or cold, high humidity, strong winds, or precipitation can make running a marathon more challenging and impact performance.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

10mo ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What are ideal weather conditions for a marathon?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp