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Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

May 04, 2008

5.0

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Where

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

May 04, 2008 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Andy Martin 02:30:40

2. Brian List 02:33:33

3. Travis Murray 02:34:34

Top 3 Women

1. Michelle Didion 03:05:18

2. Julie Spencer 03:06:32

3. Jennifer Gapin 03:07:43

Top 3 Men

1. Andy Martin 02:30:40

2. Brian List 02:33:33

3. Travis Murray 02:34:34

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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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Bobby Edwards collapsed near the 10 mile mark of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and was likely to be another tragic headline. Fate would have it that a group of paramedics and firefighters were running near Edwards and began CPR saving his life.

General News Firefighter News

May 05, 2008

Boston to consider Pig times

Due to a last-minute detour around a fire on the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon course, Flying Pig Marathon runners who just missed qualifying for the Boston Marathon during Sunday’s race might have their times treated leniently by Boston Marathon officials. The detour added .2514 miles to the original 26.2-mile course. Race director Don Connolly said Monday that the finishing times were official and that they won’t be adjusted to fit a 26.2-mile course. He also said the marathon was continuing to work with the Boston Marathon to find a solution.

General News The Enquirer

May 06, 2008

Fire delays start of Flying Pig marathon

The start of the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon was delayed and the race rerouted because of an overnight fire along the route. When the race started, firefighters were still battling a three-alarm house fire. As a result, the race will be longer than the usual 26 miles, 385 yards.

General News Times Recorder

May 04, 2008

Wis woman finishes 2nd in Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati

Andy Martin, winner of last weekend's Big Sur Marathon, won the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon uncontested in 2:30:40. Runner up in the men's race Brian List finished in 2:33:33. Michelle Didion won the women's division in 3:05:18.

General News Chicago Tribune

May 05, 2008