Too Pig To Fail

An economic impact study produced in 2018 by Xavier University showed that runners generate more than $12 million economic impact in Greater Cincinnati. That includes spending by out of town participants, local participants and their guests and families who come to town to cheer them on. The number includes more than $1.3 million spent for lodging and $1.2 million spent at restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and at the marathon Expo.

Participants and their families also spent more than a quarter million dollars over the weekend at department stores and other retail outlets.

Everyone knows the marathon is 26.2 miles, but there are other number equally important to the runners – What to eat and drink after the race.

Raisins/Craisins: 28

Fluid stations: 34

Bacon, in pounds: 150

Marshmallows: 649

Fig bars: 1,000

Peppermint patties 1,400

Gummy worms: 1,880

Graham crackers: 2,000

Gatorade: 2,280

Ice, in pounds: 4,000

Cheese crackers: 4,110

Jelly beans: 4,470

Chocolate candies: 4,700

Food donated to local food pantries: 5,960

Licorice twists: 7,182

Orange slice candy: 7,470

Potato chips: 8,640

Swedish Fish: 9,450

Cookies: 9,500

Orange slices: 9,680

Electrolyte drink: 11,472

Energy gel packets: 12,000

Pretzel sticks: 14,112

Bananas :22,000

Crackers: 22,500

Bags of chips: 40,000

Trail mix: 41,000

Kroger water bottles: 55,000

Fluid station cup: 600,000