Runners to your mark for the 25th iteration of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon this weekend.
From May 5 to 7, over 40,000 runners from all 50 US states and 31 countries will participate in various races. This includes a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, 4-person relay, Flying Fur, PigAbilities and Flying Piglet races.
Limited spots remain for the marathon, four-person relay, Fifty West Mile, and PigAbilities. The half marathon, 10k, 5k, Flying Fur, 26th Mile and Flying Piglet races are already sold out.
The main event, the Flying Pig Marathon, will begin with the opening ceremonies at 6:15 a.m. on May 7 at the start line on Elm Street at Freedom Way.
Participants can pick up information packets for all events starting on Friday, May 5 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.
First run in 1999, the race has turned into a major event that raises over $1 million for charity every year. The Flying Pig Weekend generates approximately $14 million of annual economic impact, according to a study conducted by Xavier University.
Friday, May 5
P&G Health and Fitness Expo 12 – 7 p.m.
Packet pick-up for all events – free and open to the public
Duke Energy Convention Center – Halls A-C
Fifty West Mile, second leg of the TQL Beer Series 7 p.m.
Finish on Mehring Way at Smale Riverfront Park
Note: Elite female and male runners will finish in the last heat of the race
Saturday, May 6
Toyota 10K 7 a.m.
Smale Riverfront Park
Note: Expect male champion to finish at 7:34 a.m.
Note: Expect female champion to finish at 7:41 a.m.
Family Fun Festival 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Smale Riverfront Park
Champion Windows 5K 9 a.m.
Mehring Way
Note: Expect male champion to finish at 9:15 a.m.
Note: Expect female champion to finish at 9:18 a.m.
P&G Health and Fitness Expo 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Packet pick-up for Sunday events – free and open to the public
Duke Energy Convention Center (Halls A-C)
Mascot Parade followed by Flying Piglet Kids’ Fun Run
Smale Riverfront Park 10 a.m.
Cincinnati Children’s 26th Mile 11 a.m.
Freedom Way
PigAbilities 12 p.m.
Freedom Way
Flying Fur Race 1 p.m.
Mehring Way
Sunday, May 7
Opening Ceremonies 6:15 a.m.
Start Line, Elm Street at Freedom Way
Flying Pig Marathon, powered by P&G 6:30 a.m.
Paycor Half Marathon
City Dash 4-Person Relay
Note: Expect male half marathon champion to finish at 7:35 a.m.
Note: Expect female half marathon champion to finish at 7:50 a.m.
Note: Expect male marathon champion to finish at 8:55 a.m.
Note: Expect female marathon champion to finish at 9:10 a.m.
