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Organizers warn that thunderstorms could affect the start times of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon

FOX CITIES, Wis. (WBAY) – With recent weather forecasts indicating possible thunderstorms, organizers of the Community First Fox Cities Marathon say the start time for Sunday's events may change.

Event organizers say rain is OK, but lightning is not, and that they are currently monitoring the forecast for the risk of thunderstorms.

Decisions about delays or cancellations will be made early Sunday morning. If you are participating or volunteering at any of the races, be sure to check social media for the latest information.

On Saturday, the Ascension 5k and Scheels 10k were held at Riverside Park in Neenah. Both races started at 9 a.m.

The fun continues on Sunday when more than 1,400 people run 21 kilometers for the Thedacare Half Marathon. The half marathon, full marathon and relay marathon all start at 7 a.m.