Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

Runners will face a temperature rise from 58°F at the start to 72°F by the finish, with a maximum wind of 9 mph providing a light headwind from miles 17-20. Humidity will be moderate at 68%, encouraging hydration strategies throughout. Tailwinds from miles 5-10 should aid pacing, while the notable climb from miles 6-8 may require conservative effort to conserve energy for later headwinds.

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The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is an annual 26.2 mi (42.2 km) race run the first Sunday of May in Cincinnati, Ohio. First held in 1999, it is the 3rd-largest first-time marathon in the United States. The marathon had nearly 5000 finishers in 2008, and total participation for all weekend events exceeded 30,408 in 2011. The race starts and finishes downtown and also crosses into Northern Kentucky. It is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Wikipedia

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Saturday, May 1

7:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

9:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, May 2

6:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

6:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon?

The 2027 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon will be held on Sunday May 2, 2027.

Is the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon?

The time limit for the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 54°F with a 18% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data

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55°F

L:52° H:60°

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41%

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2026	33°/51°	-	32°
2025 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2025	50°/51°	Light	48°
2024 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	63°/71°	-	63°
2023 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain. 2023	59°/63°	Light	61°
2022 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2022	65°/67°	Light	61°
2021 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2021	53°/56°	Light	54°
2019 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	54°/56°	-	50°
2018 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2018	54°/62°	-	56°
2017 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	40°/50°	-	30°
2016 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2016	60°/68°	Light	62°
2015 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	46°/62°	-	48°
2014 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2014	56°/64°	-	43°
2013 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2013	55°/57°	Light	49°
2012 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2012	58°/68°	-	57°
2011 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2011	61°/65°	Light	58°
2010 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2010	65°/66°	Light	65°
2009 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2009	55°/59°	Light	52°
2008 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	39°/54°	-	41°
2007 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	51°/58°	-	33°
2006 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	50°/53°	-	40°
2005 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	32°/51°	-	34°
2004 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2004	43°/47°	Light	43°
2003 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2003	56°/64°	-	59°
2002 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2002	51°/56°	Light	51°
2001 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2001	56°/69°	-	54°
2000 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2000	49°/58°	-	50°
1999 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1999	50°/63°	-	50°