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Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

May 05, 2002

5.0

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Where

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 05, 2002 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. CORNELIO VELASCO 02:31:10

2. ISAAC BARNES 02:31:27

3. SCOTT YOUNG 02:31:49

Top 3 Women

1. TATYANA POZDNYAKOVA 02:34:33

2. KRISTA PLACE 02:50:56

3. DOLORES WARE 02:54:00

Top 3 Men

1. CORNELIO VELASCO 02:31:10

2. ISAAC BARNES 02:31:27

3. SCOTT YOUNG 02:31:49

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Reviews

Based on 4 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Bertie S.

Posted: May 07, 2024

Course support and entertainment are awesome

I have run 30+ marathons and the flying pig ranks high. The weather conditions were tough, warmer than ideal 70+ degrees with 95% humidity and chance of thunderstorms was challenging. The race coordinators ensured amazing support with water/Gatorade every mile and medical tents. The community definitely shows up and provides the best support. Girl scouts handing out thin mints, chocolate, swedish fish, freezer pops and orange slices were great surprises along the way. A huge thank you to the bikers patrolling for safety, the first responders and the entertainers. Cincinnati knows how to host a marathon weekend. Nice having a finish that included a family friendly atmosphere with vendors and games. The intense elevation at the beginning is significant but you reap the benefits with the descent and flatter course as you close in on the finish

5.0

By: Bob Kroeger

Posted: May 06, 2024

Another marvelous marathon

Race director John Capella keeps making this race better and better each year! (Disclaimer: I am not related to John). About 20 years ago, the Pig was my first marathon and I ran it again this year, reaching number 96, giving me a pretty good perspective on marathons both here and abroad. Despite the heat and humidity and being old and slow, I finished the Pig and came to appreciate even more John's attention to detail. The expo, though crowded, went smoothly, thanks to superb organization. During the marathon, besides fans being almost everywhere, there seemed to be an aid station every time you turned a corner. I also thanked the many volunteers who offered ice cold towels, which were a godsend on this hot day. Thanks, John, for a marvelous job! One suggestion: make new mile markers, wooden and about 10 feet tall. Only saw a couple of them; maybe they blew over.

5.0

By: Thanh C.

Posted: May 22, 2023

top-rated everything

I've ran PIG since 2008 & it gets better and better every year. Thank you for support of countless volunteers & the city of Cinti

5.0

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Tatyana Pozdnyakova of Russia shattered the course record by close to 15 to win the women's field at Sunday's Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, OH,with a 2:34:35 race. Cornelio Velasco of Mexico won the race in 2:31:13.

General News Cincinnati Enquirer

May 06, 2002

Women's champ sets record at Flying Pig Marathon

Tatyana Pozdnyakova, a 47-year-old Ukrainian runner, took the women's field of Sunday's Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati and shattered the former women's record with 2:34:35 race, shaving nearly 15 minutes off the former record in this four-year-old marathon.

General News Cincinnati Enquirer

May 06, 2002

Flying Pig Marathon: Race more than just a physical test

Marcia Healy wouldn't stop in her quest to finish Sunday's Flying Pig Marathon.

General News The Cincinnati Enquirer

May 06, 2002

Late entry, but an early finish for Flying Pig Marathon winner

Mexican runner Cornelio Velasco won Sunday's Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati, OH, after registering the day before - the same day he ran a half-marathon. Velasco finished in 2:31:13, and the first-place win surprised him. It was his first marathon victory.

General News Cincinnati Enquirer

May 06, 2002