The Flying Pig Community Scholars Program, which operates under the umbrella of the Flying Pig Marathon, issued $20,000 to 24 high school student athletes around Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati on Thursday. The recipients were honored at a special ceremony at Music Hall in Cincinnati. The scholarship program began in 2018 and started off as […]
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Independence declares ‘Sean Ryan Day’ after Flying Pig win
The city of Independence named May 6 as “Sean Ryan Day” after the Independence native took home the first-place finish in the 27th Flying Pig Marathon. At 2:22:41, Ryan had the seventh fastest winning run in the marathon’s history. It was also his first marathon. Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman presented the proclamation to Ryan at […]
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NKY road closures, parking for the Flying Pig this weekend
The Flying Pig Marathon weekend starts on Friday. Races on Saturday and Sunday make their way into NKY, shutting down roads and bridges. Check out the file below for a complete list of road closures and times for the marathon weekend. Parking options for spectators will also differ from day to day. You can also […]
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TANK offers free shuttle service for Flying Pig Marathon participants
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced it will be offering a free shuttle service for runners picking up their packets for the Flying Pig Marathon. Riders can catch a shuttle at designated stops in downtown Cincinnati, which will then drop them off at the front door of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. […]
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Avoid these NKY roads during the Flying Pig weekend
The Flying Pig Marathon will close or block off several roads in Covington and Newport between Friday, May 3 and Sunday, May 5.
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NKY high school athletes awarded scholarships from Flying Pig Marathon
Two Northern Kentucky high school students were awarded scholarships from Pig Works, the parent organization of the Flying Pig Marathon, for demonstrating dedication, teamwork and service to their schools and communities.
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Which streets to avoid during the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon weekend
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 […]
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Fort Thomas earns ‘Runner Friendly’ title as Flying Pig training kicks into high gear
The city of Fort Thomas is the first city in Kentucky to earn a “Runner Friendly Community” designation from the Road Runners Club of America. Cities across the country were invited to apply for the honor, and Fort Thomas was one of only five communities to earn the designation awarded in fall 2022. The idea […]
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Running for a big cause
Contributed Photo. Kelsa Mueller Ader, a 2007 Highlands graduate, will be running in the Flying Pig Marathon in May hoping to raise money for Breast Cancer research. By G. MICHAEL GRAHAM Fort Thomas Matters Sports Reporter Kelsa Mueller Ader ran with competitiveness and intensity in track and cross country at Highlands. But on May 4 of […]