CINCINNATI — Just after 8 a.m. Sunday, the shelter in place order issued by the Flying Pig Marathon organizers was lifted.
Though heavy rain and storms pounded runners the majority of the marathon, Flying Pig Marathon officials don't regret the decision to start the race like normal.
More than 18,000 runners from all over the world kicked off the full and half marathons around 6:30 a.m. Just 45 minutes into running, officials issued a "shelter-in-place" order at 7:15 a.m. after they previously mentioned via social media that they were closely monitoring the forecast. The order advised runners and spectators to stop and take cover at various locations along the race route.
Roughly 45 minutes later, race officials pulled the shelter in place order, despite the continuance of heavy rain.
Organizers told WCPO no injures were reported due to the weather conditions.
Shelter in place has been lifted. Stay advised for any further updates.
— Flying Pig Marathon (@RunFlyingPig) May 7, 2023
WCPO crews along the race route saw some people stop and head to shelter-in-place locations, but the majority of runners continued on in the weather conditions.
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