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Runners, you might want to leave the sweatpants and arm warmers at home. This year’s New York City Marathon will be a hot one.
According to weather.com, New York City will experience near-record highs on race day, November 6. Temperatures start in the mid-60s Fahrenheit and climb to a high of 73 degrees by 2 p.m. ET.
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New York City’s average temperature in November is 48 degrees, according to weather.gov. On a typical New York City Marathon race morning, runners show up to the Staten Island start line in thrifted sweatshirts and sweatpants that they don’t mind throwing away mid-race, in order to stay warm at the start. This year, it’s looking like runners will only need a light jacket—which might mean less clothing for New York Road Runners (NYRR) to collect and donate to Goodwill.
As the race goes on, it will only get warmer. Therefore, runners need to take precautions to ensure they don’t suffer from negative reactions to the heat, such as:
- Grab water at every fueling station to stay hydrated.
- Pack extra energy gels, water bottles, or food to fuel properly.
- Take walk breaks when needed.
- Double check the course map for medical aid stations. According to NYRR, medical aid stations occur every mile starting at mile three.
Everyone wants to run a personal best at a World Major Marathon like the NYC Marathon. But safety comes first. If you find that the heat is getting to you, don’t push through the discomfort—stop and find help.
Chris Hatler is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but before joining Runner’s World and Bicycling, he was a pro runner for Diadora, qualifying for multiple U.S. Championships in the 1500 meters. At his alma mater the University of Pennsylvania, Chris was a multiple-time Ivy League conference champion and sub-4 minute miler.
