Chilly Start Expected for Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon
The 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati is set to take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with a chilly start expected for participants. According to meteorologist Logan Clark from the National Weather Service in Wilmington, temperatures at the start of the marathon and the Paycor Half Marathon are anticipated to be in the low 30s°F (around 0°C). Areas of frost may be present before 8 a.m. However, as the day progresses, temperatures are expected to rise, reaching the mid 50s°F (around 13°C) by noon and peaking in the mid 60s°F (around 18°C) by 4 p.m. The weather is forecasted to be mostly sunny with no rain expected during the marathon, making for generally pleasant running conditions.