Typical race-morning air at AJ Bell Great Scottish Run averages 12°C across the last 10 years (about 9°C to 14°C in that window). The morning can still warm as you run. Use that range for planning, not as a promise for race day.
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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
Sunday, October 4, 2026Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Goal time
1:35:00
Adjusted time (preview)
About 78 m of climbing and 104 m of descent. Rolling.
89% within 2%1% over 6%Three climbs
Impacts
Based on the forecast, 14 days out.
Elevation
Heat
Wind
Total Impact
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Race Day Forecast
The live outlook for this start.
Live forecast details appear when you are within the extended forecast window (typically up to about two weeks). Historical context remains below.
Race morning history
Last 10 years, around the 09:00 start hour. Typical early-October air averages 12°C (about 9°C to 14°C in that window). The bands are that history, not a forecast range. Hover or drag to explore.
Race-morning temperature
Most mornings
11-13°C
Almost all
10-14°C
Humidity
88%
Dew
10°C
WBGT
9°C
Rain
0.1 mm/h
12°CAverage
09:00-10:35
Almost all (90%)Most mornings (70%)AverageRain
Blue is most mornings. Dashed lines are the rare tails. Pink is the average. The bands are historical race mornings, not a forecast range. Blue columns are rain on the right scale. This assumes a 1:35. You can set your own time in the app.
Typical race-morning wind
Where the wind usually came from on race morning, not where it was going.
SW
Most frequent (30%)
Wind speed
0-6 km/h
6-13 km/h
13-21 km/h
21+ km/h
A start that feels cool is not a promise about the second half.
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Pacing and conditions FAQ
Beyond conditions
Conditions are only part of the race-day loss
Pacing mistakes often add several minutes, sometimes more than conditions alone, especially when the course and conditions are not ideal.
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