Marathon

Flying Pig Marathon

Flying Pig Marathon is a signature city race, mixing Cincinnati hills, huge local personality, and an event weekend that feels bigger than its size.

Next raceSunday, May 2, 2027
RegistrationRegistration open
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationCincinnati, Ohio
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 14, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • One of the best-known regional city marathons in the country.
  • Course includes notable hills rather than a flat PR profile.
  • Official participant tracking page is already live for the event.
  • Strong weekend identity with a marathon-specific race page on the official site.

Is registration open for the 2027 Flying Pig Marathon?

Registration for the 2027 Flying Pig Marathon is open.

About the Flying Pig Marathon

The Flying Pig Marathon has the kind of identity many city marathons wish they had. It is playful, crowd-forward, and unmistakably local, while still feeling like a major goal race for runners who take the full distance seriously.

Course

The marathon runs through Cincinnati on a course that is more honest than a simple elevation summary suggests. The hills are part of the race's character, and so are the neighborhood energy, themed support, and the sense that the whole weekend has its own voice.

Race-day weather

Early May in Cincinnati is often good marathon weather at the gun, but humidity and sun can matter by the late miles. The terrain magnifies pacing mistakes, so even a cool morning does not automatically make this an easy effort.

Past Flying Pig Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, May 2, 2027Upcoming
2026Sunday, May 3, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Sunday, May 4, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Sunday, May 5, 2024CompletedOpen results

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Flying Pig Marathon FAQ

When is the Flying Pig Marathon?

The 2027 Flying Pig Marathon is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Is registration open for the 2027 Flying Pig Marathon?

Registration for the 2027 Flying Pig Marathon is open. View the official registration details at raceroster.com.

Is Flying Pig Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Flying Pig Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.

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