Ready to Fly
Pigs may not fly, but for 25 years, they’ve been racing through the streets of Cincinnati and this weekend, The Flying Pig Marathon celebrate the race’s 25th anniversary in style.
The race team is expecting near record crowds and participation during weekend – almost all of the race events are sold out! But there are still plenty of ways to get in on the fun.
The P&G Health and Fitness Expo at Duke Energy Convention is free and open to the public. Jeff Galloway, former Olympian and founder of the Run/Walk/Run training method, and Dave McGillivray, famed Boston Athletic Association Race Director, will both be available for photos at the Expo.
25th Annual Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Weekend presented by Prysmian Group
Friday, May 5
Noon to 7 p.m: P&G Health & Fitness Expo and packet pick-up
Duke Energy Convention Center
525 Elm St.
5 p.m.: Fifty West Mile Packet pickup begins for
7 p.m.: Fifty West Mile, Riverfront Transit Tunnel
Saturday, May 6
5:30 a.m.: Registration and packet pickup for all Saturday events
7 a.m.: Toyota 10K, Mehring Way
7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.": Family Fun Festival
Smale Riverfront Park
9 a.m.: Champion Windows 5K
10 a.m.: Start Flying Pig Mascot Race
Smale Park
10 a.m.: First Watch Flying Piglet
Smale Park
10 a.m.–5 p.m.: P&G Health & Fitness Expo Duke Energy Convention Center
11 a.m.: Cincinnati Children’s 26th Mile
Noon: PigAbilities presented by Goodwill Industries
1 p.m.: Flying Fur Dog Run
Sunday, May 7
All divisions start by Paul Brown Stadium,
6:25 a.m.: Wheelchair Marathon (26.2 miles/42K)
6:30 a.m.: The Flying Pig Marathon powered by P&G (26.2 miles/42K)
6:30 a.m.: CityDash 4-person Relay
6:30 a.m.: Paycor Half Marathon.
While at the Expo, you can also see the new Coughlin Family Cup by Rookwood Pottery. The top male and female marathon winners names will be added to the cup base each year. Winners will receive their own smaller replica of the keepsake to commemorate their achievement.
Every year the race prints a poster, but a limited-edition 25th anniversary collectors’ poster that shows all 25 posters together will be available at the Expo. A portion of proceeds supporting Flying Pig Charities.
You’ll also see downtown Cincinnati buildings lit up as part of the 25th anniversary celebration. Prominent buildings and stadiums will “go pink” from May 5 to 7, as a show of support for all the Flying Pig fun.
The fun doesn't stop there! There’s a whole slate of parties and events planned for the weekend. Check out the Spectator Zones or join one of the Viewing Parties taking place Sunday here.
This year, the Flying Pig organizers are inviting everyone to be a part of their “Flying Pig Community Monday” celebration by wearing their Flying Pig shirts and medals with pride – at school, at the office, or wherever they happen to be.
The Flying Pig Mascot will be watching for folks wearing Pig shirts and passing out prizes to community members wearing 2023 shirts and medals. Prizes include free 2024 Flying Pig race entries and gift certificates to partner restaurants and retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, LaRosa’s, Skyline, and more.
Plus, if you visit a Graeter's ice cream shop while wearing your pig gear, you'll receive a 10% discount on your ice cream purchase!
There’s so much to be excited about this weekend to celebrate 25 years of the Flying Pig. Whether you're running, volunteering, or just cheering from the sidelines, go hog wild and enjoy the weekend!