- Is the Flying Pig Marathon a Boston Qualifier?
- The Flying Pig Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The Flying Pig Marathon holds a certified 42.195 km course that can be used for Boston Marathon qualifying times, subject to current Boston Athletic Association standards and the race's USATF (or equivalent) certification status in the registration year.
- What is the Flying Pig Marathon elevation profile?
- The Flying Pig Marathon has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with river valley undulations, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Flying Pig Marathon?
- The Flying Pig Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. From Paul Brown Stadium on the downtown riverfront to Sawyer Point on the Ohio River.
- What time does the Flying Pig Marathon start?
- The 2027 Flying Pig Marathon starts at 6:30 am local time on Sunday, 2 May 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on flyingpigmarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Why is it called the Flying Pig Marathon?
- Cincinnati's 19th-century pork-packing industry earned it the nickname 'Porkopolis.' The Flying Pig mascot celebrates that heritage and has become the race's beloved symbol.
- Where does the Flying Pig Marathon start and finish?
- The race starts at Paul Brown Stadium on Cincinnati's downtown riverfront and finishes at Sawyer Point on the Ohio River with a post-race party.
- Is the Flying Pig Marathon hilly?
- Yes. Cincinnati is built on seven hills, and the course has rolling terrain with notable climbs through Eden Park and neighbourhood ridges. It is not a personal-best course.
- Does the Flying Pig cross the Ohio River?
- Yes. The course crosses into northern Kentucky and returns to Ohio, giving runners views of the river and both states' skylines.
