Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm afternoon, adjust pace wisely
Runners will face a temperature rise from 58°F at the start to a warm 72°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 68%. Wind will be manageable at 9 mph, primarily providing a headwind between miles 17-20 and again between miles 24-27. To combat the heat, runners should consider starting conservatively and staying hydrated, particularly during the tough climbs from miles 6-8 and the later headwinds.
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Race Info
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
