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Cincinnati Prepares for Cold Start to Flying Pig Marathon
3 May
Summary
- Marathon begins Sunday at 6:30 a.m. with temperatures in the low 30s.
- No rain is expected, but frost is possible before 8 a.m.
- Temperatures will warm to the mid 60s by mid-afternoon.

The 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon is set to begin on Sunday, May 3rd, at 6:30 a.m. in downtown Cincinnati. The race will start and finish downtown, featuring a route that includes sections of Columbia Parkway, Eastern Avenue, and Kellogg Avenue. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service anticipate cold wakeup temperatures for the runners, with readings around the low 30s. Frost is also a possibility in certain areas before 8 a.m.
Despite the cold start, no rain is expected during the event. A light breeze may accompany participants throughout the race. Conditions are forecast to improve considerably as the day progresses, with temperatures expected to climb to the mid-50s by noon and reach a high near the mid-60s around 4 p.m. Runners are advised to prepare for the initial chill before the day warms up.