It’s Swinely Time!
Registration for the in-person Flying Pig Marathon opens Monday, May 10. This year, Queen Bee and Flying Pig events will be combined for the “Fall Pig Works” weekend, Oct. 29 to 31.
The tentative schedule includes
Friday, Oct. 29–Fifty West Mile
Saturday, Oct. 30–Toyota 10K, Tri-State Running Company 5K, Queen Bee Medpace 4 Miler
Sunday, Oct. 31–Flying Pig Marathon powered by P&G, Paycor Half Marathon and Queen Bee Half Marathon empowered by P&G and Kroger (half marathons will be run concurrently on the same course)
Challenge events include the Skyline Chili 3-Way, 4-Way and 5-Way, as well as the Snout and Stinger Challenge presented by Givaudan (a Flying Pig event plus a Queen Bee event) and the Busy Bee challenge for the Queen Bee events.
Get more information on the fall Pig Works events and register starting May 10.
For a sense of just how big a deal the Flying Pig is, take a look at the numbers from 2018
2018 Marathon weekend participants 43,127
Expo Attendees 65,000
Volunteers 8,000
Estimated Course Spectators 150,000
Post-Race Party attendees 60,000
States represented 50 (marathon and half)
Countries represented 21
Dollars raised through Marathon $1.4 million
Charity dollars raised since 1999 $16 million
Weekend economic impact $14 million
Ice 4,000 lbs.
Mylar Blankets 55,000
Fluid stations 34
Cookies 22,000
Trail Mix 41,000
Chairs 655 folding chairs
Metal Barricades 9,840 feet
Fluid station cups 600,000
Miles of course 49 miles
Golf Carts 15
Rakes 85
Recycling Boxes 150
Trash, Recycling and Compost Bags 800
Finisher’s Medals (inc. Piglets) 41,225
Portable Restrooms 594
Volunteer T-shirts 5,423
Waste diverted from landfills 58%
Food donated to local food pantries 5,960 pounds
Clothing collected and donated 2,025 pounds
Bands and entertainment zones 125
Signs/Banners 1,500
Kroger Pasta Party: Penne Pasta 125 lbs.
Kroger Pasta Party: Marinara Sauce 15 gallons
Kroger Pasta Party: Alfredo Sauce 8 gallons
Kroger Pasta Party: Pesto 7 gallons
Kroger Pasta Party: Parmesan 45 lbs.
Swedish Fish 9,450
Graham crackers 2,000
Electrolyte drink 11,472 gal
Paper towels 20,160 sheets