🇺🇸Cincinnati, USA
Flying Pig Marathon
Expected May 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected May 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: May 3, 2026.
Course
320 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Perfect first marathon — supportive, accessible, and well-structured
About this race
The Flying Pig Marathon is routinely voted the best community marathon in the United States by Runner's World and its own participants — not because it's fast, but because the experience is extraordinary. The course climbs Cincinnati's famous hills through Hyde Park, Mariemont, and the Ohio River valley — 320m of genuine elevation that makes it a proper challenge. What makes Flying Pig exceptional is the crowd: every neighbourhood organises its own cheer station, the pig-themed decorations are everywhere, and the city's passion for the race is total. A 7-hour cutoff, generous aid stations, and impeccable organisation make it ideal for first-timers who want to conquer a real course with maximum support.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
10–19°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Ohio spring — can warm quickly after a cool start
Wind
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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