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Race Day Weather Impact Tool

Combine temperature, wind, and humidity to estimate the full weather impact on your race performance. Get a realistic pace adjustment for race day conditions.

These adjustments are estimates based on research models. Individual response to heat and wind varies. Use as a planning guide, not a guarantee.

Fetch race day forecast

Enter your race location and date to auto-fill weather conditions.

Or enter conditions manually

Most courses have a mix. Select the dominant direction or the net effect.

Be prepared for any race day conditions

Weather can make or break a race. Having the right gear means you can adapt to whatever conditions arrive.

Garmin Forerunner 265

Real-time pace tracking to adjust your strategy when conditions change. AMOLED display stays readable in bright sun.

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Hydration Vest

Essential for warm race days when aid stations aren't enough. Carry your own water and nutrition.

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SiS Energy Gels

Race nutrition you can carry in a belt or vest. Plan your fuelling around weather-adjusted pace targets.

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How it works

Race day weather impact combines the individual effects of temperature (heat stress model), wind (headwind/tailwind adjustment), and humidity (wet-bulb calculation) into a single pace adjustment estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this before a race?

Enter the forecast temperature, humidity, and any expected headwind for race day. The tool calculates a combined pace adjustment — add this to your target pace to set a realistic race goal for the conditions.

Race Day Weather — How Conditions Affect Your Pace | RunReps