Races Marathon · Cincinnati, USA
Flying Pig Marathon
Flying Pig Marathon is a hilly marathon in Cincinnati, USA, held each May. The famous climb from miles 6-9 out of downtown, then largely downhill and rolling home. Early May is 10-18C with humidity possible. Cincinnati's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
May
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Early May is 10-18C with humidity possible.
Racing this course well
The famous climb from miles 6-9 out of downtown, then largely downhill and rolling home.
Cincinnati's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
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- When is the Flying Pig Marathon?
- It is held each May in Cincinnati, USA. Check the official Flying Pig Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Flying Pig Marathon course flat?
- The famous climb from miles 6-9 out of downtown, then largely downhill and rolling home.
- How should I train for the Flying Pig Marathon?
- Train specifically for Cincinnati — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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