This year’s Pittsburgh Marathon will be one of the coldest on record
The 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon is expected to be one of the coldest on record, with temperatures starting at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. This comes after one of the warmest Aprils in history, creating a sharp contrast in weather conditions. Fortunately, runners will not have to contend with rain, marking the first dry marathon since 2018.
- ▪The 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon will begin at 35 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly below the average morning low of 47 degrees.
- ▪This event follows one of the warmest Aprils on record, making the cold snap particularly notable.
- ▪The coldest marathon on record in Pittsburgh was 32 degrees, which this year's race nearly matches.
- ▪There is no measurable rain expected for the marathon, the first time since 2018 that conditions have been dry.
- ▪Runners will face cold but clear weather during the event on Sunday.
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