Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 68.5 – 68.5°F | 66° Steamy | 91 – 91% | 11 mph NW | Clear sky |
| 8:00 AM | 67.4 – 67.4°F | 65° Steamy | 92 – 92% | 11 mph N | Clear sky |
| 9:00 AM | 59.2 – 67.6°F | 60° Sticky | 87 – 94% | 8 mph N | Clear sky |
| 10:00 AM | 59.4 – 67.9°F | 60° Sticky | 80 – 93% | 9 mph N | Clear sky |
| 11:00 AM | 60.2 – 68.1°F | 60° Sticky | 74 – 93% | 9 mph NE | Clear sky |
| Finish | 61 – 69.6°F | 59° OK | 68 – 90% | 9 mph N | Clear sky |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 105 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -0.2% |
| 2 | -0.2% |
| 3 | +0.1% |
| 4 | +0.1% |
| 5 | -0.1% |
| 6 | +0.1% |
| 7 | +0.0% |
| 8 | -0.1% |
| 9 | +0.1% |
| 10 | -0.1% |
| 11 | +0.1% |
| 12 | -0.1% |
| 13 | -0.1% |
| 14 | +0.1% |
| 15 | +0.1% |
| 16 | +0.0% |
| 17 | +0.0% |
| 18 | +0.0% |
| 19 | +0.0% |
| 20 | +0.1% |
| 21 | -0.1% |
| 22 | -0.1% |
| 23 | +0.1% |
| 24 | +0.1% |
| 25 | -0.3% |
| 26 | +0.2% |
| 27 | +0.1% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 6 years: median 59°F with a 55°F dew point and 11 mph wind. 3 of 6 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61°F | 57°F | 2 mph | — | Clear |
| 2024 | 68°F | 64°F | 11 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2023 | 59°F | 58°F | 12 mph | 0.14" | Drizzle |
| 2022 | 49°F | 43°F | 11 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2018 | 43°F | 37°F | 12 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2016 | 58°F | 52°F | 6 mph | — | Clear |
Morning conditions (race window) on the New Orleans Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
New Orleans Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
The New Orleans Marathon is pancake flat at about 96 feet of total gain, running through City Park and along Lakeshore Drive by Lake Pontchartrain. The course is a double loop, so you will see the same terrain twice. The challenge here is not elevation but humidity.
November in New Orleans can still be warm and humid. Even at 65 degrees, the Gulf moisture makes it feel harder than the same temperature in a dry climate. Our splits account for the heat stress and dew point conditions on race day.
New Orleans Marathon FAQ
When is the next New Orleans Marathon?›
The next New Orleans Marathon is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
How long is the New Orleans Marathon?›
The New Orleans Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in New Orleans, LA.
How much elevation gain does the New Orleans Marathon have?›
The New Orleans Marathon has about 449 ft (137 m) of climbing and 463 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 10.5%.
Is the New Orleans Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The New Orleans Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net -4 m). With 449 ft of total climbing along the way, the profile rolls even though the net change is small.
How hard is the New Orleans Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the New Orleans Marathon 30/100 (Moderate) — #26 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:24 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the New Orleans Marathon?›
Over the past 6 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 59°F with a 55°F dew point and 11 mph wind. 3 of 6 years were warm enough to slow race pace.