2019 New York City Marathon: Will runners receive favorable weather from Mother Nature?
By
Brandon Buckingham, AccuWeather Meteorologist
Published Oct 29, 2019 11:50 AM EDT
Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
This Sunday morning, more than 50,000 runners will put their preparations to the test as they participate in the 49th edition of the New York City Marathon. The largest marathon in the United States is expected to feature favorable running conditions with a light to moderate westerly wind and comfortably cool air.
For faster times, runners prefer low temperatures and dry conditions during marathons. Studies have shown that temperatures in the 40s F are ideal.
“Everybody is a little different, but for longer races, temperatures in the 40s and 50s are wonderful with a light or calm wind and low dew points,” AccuWeather On-Air Meteorologist Laura Velasquez, who has run multiple marathons, said. “Dry is clutch. I despise long runs in soaked shoes.”
Some of these conditions are forecast for this year's marathon.
A storm system exiting off the East Coast late in the week will give way to drier and cooler conditions across much of the Northeast this weekend. An area of high pressure building across the region in the wake of the storm system should offer a stretch of dry weather.
"For the New York City Marathon on Sunday, it should be ideal running weather, with temperatures starting out in the low to mid-40s, and rising to around 54 or so in the afternoon with sunshine." AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brian Thompson stated.
The men's and women's wheelchair divisions will begin the day's events at 8:30 a.m. EST, before professional women start at 9:10 a.m. and professional men at 9:40 a.m. with the rest of the qualified runners in Wave Start 1.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 30s to the lower 40s for the start of the marathon for most runners.
On average, New York City can expect to have temperatures around 58 degrees Fahrenheit during the first week of November. Over the past five marathons, temperatures have varied between 48 and 65 degrees, with the average high temperature over the last five years equalling the 100+ year climatological average of 58 degrees.
One factor in the forecast that may prevent runners from a personal best on Sunday is a west to northwest breeze that will be in place at the start and increase into the early afternoon. As runners enter the 15th mile of the race, they will be faced with crossing the Queensboro Bridge heading into Manhattan. A westerly breeze in place will result in a headwind across the bridge that may slow the pace of some runners.
Regardless of the moderate wind that may be felt at times, runners should be excited for the forecast this Sunday as it is expected to cooperate throughout the day.
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2019 New York City Marathon: Will runners receive favorable weather from Mother Nature?
By Brandon Buckingham, AccuWeather Meteorologist
Published Oct 29, 2019 11:50 AM EDT
Runners cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
This Sunday morning, more than 50,000 runners will put their preparations to the test as they participate in the 49th edition of the New York City Marathon. The largest marathon in the United States is expected to feature favorable running conditions with a light to moderate westerly wind and comfortably cool air.
For faster times, runners prefer low temperatures and dry conditions during marathons. Studies have shown that temperatures in the 40s F are ideal.
“Everybody is a little different, but for longer races, temperatures in the 40s and 50s are wonderful with a light or calm wind and low dew points,” AccuWeather On-Air Meteorologist Laura Velasquez, who has run multiple marathons, said. “Dry is clutch. I despise long runs in soaked shoes.”
Some of these conditions are forecast for this year's marathon.
A storm system exiting off the East Coast late in the week will give way to drier and cooler conditions across much of the Northeast this weekend. An area of high pressure building across the region in the wake of the storm system should offer a stretch of dry weather.
"For the New York City Marathon on Sunday, it should be ideal running weather, with temperatures starting out in the low to mid-40s, and rising to around 54 or so in the afternoon with sunshine." AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brian Thompson stated.
The men's and women's wheelchair divisions will begin the day's events at 8:30 a.m. EST, before professional women start at 9:10 a.m. and professional men at 9:40 a.m. with the rest of the qualified runners in Wave Start 1.
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 30s to the lower 40s for the start of the marathon for most runners.
On average, New York City can expect to have temperatures around 58 degrees Fahrenheit during the first week of November. Over the past five marathons, temperatures have varied between 48 and 65 degrees, with the average high temperature over the last five years equalling the 100+ year climatological average of 58 degrees.
One factor in the forecast that may prevent runners from a personal best on Sunday is a west to northwest breeze that will be in place at the start and increase into the early afternoon. As runners enter the 15th mile of the race, they will be faced with crossing the Queensboro Bridge heading into Manhattan. A westerly breeze in place will result in a headwind across the bridge that may slow the pace of some runners.
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Regardless of the moderate wind that may be felt at times, runners should be excited for the forecast this Sunday as it is expected to cooperate throughout the day.
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