The expo is located at the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center, about three miles from the marathon start. Runners can pick up their race packets at the expo on Thursday and Friday prior to the race. Race weekend includes the full marathon, a half marathon and an 8K. Find more information about the program and sign up here.Īptly named “America’s Friendliest Marathon”, the Richmond Marathon, which takes place in Richmond, Virginia, is known for its phenomenal course support, scenic fall foliage and riverfront finish. If you’re local, Fleet Feet Cincinnati offers the official training program for the Flying Pig Marathon and half marathon. The “finish swine" is located just a couple of blocks from the start, making it easy for runners to grab their gear, meet up with family and get back to their hotels.but not before enjoying the post-race festivities. While the course is known for being hilly, the views of the Ohio River are well worth it, and you’ll be having so much fun you won’t even notice.”
“The people of Cincinnati know how to put on a 26.2 mile party with the absolute best crowd support and the most entertaining themed aid stations. “Having completed seven marathons, Flying Pig is by far my favorite,” says Ashley Casano, an avid marathoner from St. Runners are required to maintain a 16:00 per mile pace to finish within the seven hour time limit. The course’s major hills are all in the first half of the race, with some gentle rolling hills in the last half. Runners cross over into Kentucky and then back into Ohio within the first few miles of the race. The marathon course starts in downtown Cincinnati near the Paul Brown Stadium and takes approximately 4,000 runners through the city streets. The expo is located at the Duke Energy Convention Center, about a half mile from the start line. The weekend kicks off with the expo, where runners can pick up their race bibs and browse gear from over 120 local and national vendors. Race weekend consists of a 5K, a 10K, two half marathons and the full marathon. The weather in Cincinnati in late October is typically between 40 to 60 degrees, perfect for running. The Flying Pig Marathon is usually held in the spring, but due to COVID-19 related cancellations this year’s race will be held in October. Pigs will fly in Cincinnati, Ohio, this fall.
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