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Cincinnati, OH, USA · May 3, 2026

34°·58° high·Breezy·Dry

Race Day Weather

34°at start

62° high

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Cool morning, steady tailwind

Runners will face a temperature range from 33°F at the start to a pleasant 60°F by the finish. Wind will start as a headwind in miles 1-2, transitioning to a favorable tailwind from miles 8-13, before returning to crosswinds later. With humidity at 61%, runners should dress in layers and stay hydrated, especially during the warmer afternoon stretch.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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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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When is the 2026 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon?

The 2026 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon will be held on Sunday May 3, 2026.

Is the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

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

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 62°F and a low of 33°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 26 years of data

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66°F

L:53° H:66°

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Rain Freq

42%

11 of 26 yrs

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Dew51°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2025	50°/54°	Light	49°
2024 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	64°/77°	-	64°
2023 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain. 2023	59°/71°	Light	62°
2022 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2022	65°/74°	Light	59°
2021 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2021	54°/59°	Light	55°
2019 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	54°/64°	-	51°
2018 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2018	55°/73°	-	56°
2017 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	40°/60°	-	31°
2016 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2016	60°/74°	Light	63°
2015 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	46°/74°	-	50°
2014 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2014	56°/71°	-	44°
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°/80°	-	60°
2011 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2011	61°/66°	Light	60°
2010 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2010	65°/69°	Light	65°
2009 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2009	55°/64°	Light	51°
2008 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2008	39°/61°	-	40°
2007 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2007	51°/66°	-	33°
2006 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	50°/62°	-	40°
2005 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	32°/57°	-	34°
2004 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2004	43°/46°	Light	42°
2003 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2003	56°/71°	-	59°
2002 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2002	52°/57°	Light	53°
2001 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2001	56°/82°	-	56°
2000 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Clearing in the afternoon with early morning rain. 2000	49°/67°	-	49°
1999 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1999	50°/69°	-	51°