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The Flying Pig Marathon

Cincinnati, United States Apr 30 - 02 May 2027
Flying Pig Marathon 42K
The Flying Pig Marathon of Cincinnati is a 42.195 km race held on the first Sunday in May in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was first run in 1999. and is the third largest marathon in the United States to be run for the first time. An official Flying Pig Marathon time can be used to qualify for the Boston Marathon. It's the biggest weekend party in town, and you can be a part of it! Whether you're a runner or a walker, whether you want to volunteer or cheer, whether you want to participate for charity or just for your own satisfaction!!! The Flying Pig Marathoni promises to be a beautiful course that "flies" through the streets of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport. This race features a balanced and diverse course through some of the best neighborhoods in the area. This event is a WANDA Age Group Qualifier.
Distance
mi
26.2
Uphill
ft
866
Downhill
ft
866

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FAQ - The Flying Pig Marathon 26.2 mi

The race course starts in Downtown Cincinnati and crosses the Taylor-Southgate Bridge over the Ohio river into Northern Kentucky where it travels through Newport and crosses westward over the Licking River via the Fourth Street Bridge into Covington. From Covington the route takes the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge back over the Ohio River into Cincinnati. After looping westward the first leg ends east of downtown in Eden Park, a distance of 6.84 miles (11.01 km). The race course then makes its way east through East Walnut Hills, O'Bryonville, and Hyde Park and ends after 5.16 miles (8.30 km) at Richards Industries on Wasson Road. The third leg goes east to the village of Mariemont before looping back to head towards the river; it ends in Linwood, having traversed 7.67 miles (12.34 km). The final leg is 6.55 miles (10.54 km) to the finish line downtown. The last 7 km (4.3 mi) of the fourth leg follow the Ohio River Scenic Byway (US 52) along the Ohio River, heading downtown toward the finish line.

The Flying Pig Marathon - When will it be held?
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The Flying Pig Marathon takes place between 30 Apr 2027 and 02 May 2027
The Flying Pig Marathon - Where is the venue?
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The Flying Pig Marathon takes place in Cincinnati, United States
The Flying Pig Marathon - How many different courses can I choose from?
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The Flying Pig Marathon: There are a total of 4 courses
The Flying Pig Marathon - What is the shortest and longest course?
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The shortest distance available is 3.1 km, and the longest on is 26.2 km
The Flying Pig Marathon - When should I start training?
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Although there is no general rule for the minimum preparation time, we recommend at least 12 weeks of training for a race like The Flying Pig Marathon
The Flying Pig Marathon - Is there a training plan to help me prepare?
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