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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Flying Pig Marathon Weekend

Cincinnati's pig-themed marathon weekend nods to the city's 'Porkopolis' meatpacking past and sends runners across the Ohio River into Kentucky and back.

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Iconic tradition · Cincinnati, OH

Flying Pig Marathon Weekend is a landmark running tradition in Cincinnati, Ohio, with verified dates from April 30 through May 2, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Apr 30–May 2, 2027
Start 6:30 AM (marathon)
First weekend of May (Friday-Sunday)
Where
Rosa Parks Street at Mehring Way (start/finish area)
Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton
Directions
Entry
Register
Organized by
Pig Works (Cincinnati Marathon, Inc.)
Official siteDirectionsAdd to calendar

What to expect

  • pig theme
  • Porkopolis heritage
  • crosses into Kentucky
  • multi-day weekend
  • Fifty West Mile

2026 Season completed

May 1-3, 2026 (completed)

  • May 1–3, 2026

2027 Confirmed

April 30-May 2, 2027 (marathon Sunday May 2)

  • Apr 30–May 2, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

The Sunday marathon course passes through Covington and Newport, Kentucky, before returning to Cincinnati. Earlier in the weekend there is a Friday-night mile, a 10K, a 5K and kids' events.

The run

Distances
Marathon, Half marathon, Marathon relay, 10K, 5K, Fifty West Mile, Kids races
Season
Spring

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.