Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon - Event Guide 2023

Welcome to the 25th Flying Pig Marathon Weekend presented by P&G and Prysmian Group!

We are so happy to have you join us as part of this very special anniversary weekend for the Flying Pig events. If you’re a returning participant, we appreciate your loyalty to the “Pig.” If you’re new to the weekend, we welcome you to our “Pig Party” and hope you enjoy your experience here.

Each time our event reaches a landmark year, it’s always a good organizations who have been with us, many since the beginning in 1999, and who have helped us reach this silver anniversary. It is a special celebration, given the time we had to move to virtual events, and we are honored that so many loyal participants stayed with us over those months. We missed seeing you in person!

determination to cross that “Finish Swine.”

Of course, we can’t put on this weekend festival without the 8,000+ volunteers who give up their time to make sure the Pig runs smoothly. Please take a moment to thank them for their loyalty and their service to give you the weekend possible.

keep all of us safe throughout the weekend. Their dedication and service, especially over these last couple of years, are greatly appreciated.

On behalf of our Flying Pig and Pig Works staff and board of directors, we thank you for joining us and hope you enjoy Flying Pig weekend. We’ll see you at the Finish Swine!

Iris Simpson Bush CEO, Pig Works

CURLY TALES

HOW THIS PIG LEARNED TO FLY

The founder, friends, and original board members share their stories about getting Cincinnati’s hometown marathon off the ground.

1999

EVERY SPRING, PRETTY IN PINK TAKES ON A new meaning for thousands of runners, volunteers, and spectators as the Flying Pig Marathon weekend takes

Cincinnati’s Heritage Events, it began with a passion for

“In 1996, I was going on a run with the local leader of the running club, and he commented there would never be a marathon in Cincinnati,” Bob Coughlin,

directors’ conference to learn a little bit more about how

“We were sitting down and brainstorming, and someone

It took around two years to get the support, plans, and funding together, and creative solutions were the and PR for the inaugural event,” says Stacey Browning, board director and growth advisor, past-president of Paycor, and founding team member of the Flying Pig

including a run to and from Kings Island, failed to make the cut, and Cincinnati’s scenic hills discouraged further

“I think we had just come back from the New York City Marathon, and on our run, Bob said, ‘Why don’t we have a marathon here?’ ” Karen Cosgrove, executive

brought along a rented pig costume and put wings on Today show Today was live on location

the start line of something great, and plans developed

“Bob and myself and Stacey Browning traveled to

Even without that coverage, word spread, and the volunteer groups have been doing the same task for 25 manage everything from water stations to the medical

25 Years of Running

tent, and the Flying Pig staff celebrate them all. “We’ve got over 8,000 volunteers,” Jim Bush, former executive director says. “We couldn’t do it without the volunteers.”

As the marathon launched to a squealing start, the pace kept changing behind the scenes.

directors,” Iris Simpson Bush, original board member and current executive director explains.

Despite the turbulence, each of the four executive directors brought something important to the Pig, and

Michael Boylan, who brought his legal expertise to the position. “The search for an executive director was going nowhere, and at some point, I offered to take the job,” Boylan says. “I took a leave of absence from my day job, and the rest was history.”

Kelly Weismann, the second executive director, came from working the Disney marathon, one of the only other themed marathons at the time. Her detail-oriented business acumen built on Boylan’s foundation. Next came Scott Maier, whose service industry experience developed the Pig further. When Maier stepped down,

“I have had every job,” Bush, now retired, explains. “I started off as an original board member in 1997,

the board.” After serving as interim executive director, he returned to the board, coordinated apparel, and helped manage the Expo. Now he volunteers, and his

hypothermia. He even became a temporary member of a marching band when a student struggled to hold up his drum for the full performance.

and interesting circumstances while working and volunteering for the race. “I’ve done everything but be the mascot,” Irish Simpson Bush says. Although she’s the current executive director, she likes to stay handson as part of the team, but sometimes her enthusiasm comes with consequences. At one Expo, she found herself at the bottom of a tall storage box with no means of escape until help (and a stepladder) arrived.

The Pig’s history bursts with stories and pride. This year, staff are excited about a 101-year-old who routinely enjoys a category to himself running the course. Cosgrove celebrated the Pig’s 10th anniversary by running it as her 100th marathon. Each year brings new tales of runners who overcame adversity to achieve their goals, and sometimes things get a little silly, but that’s expected for a marathon with a pig butt

on the medal.

The Flying Pig organization remains active and involved in Cincinnati beyond marathon weekend. The Pig runs programming for local schools and provides corporate partners with professional education covering everything nutrition.

“We try to make sure every single participant knows they are welcome, knows they have our support, from the

Simpson Bush says.

From the beginning, the Pig set out to do things differently, and people responded to the running festival’s ambitious approach. “We don’t have a prize. We don’t have a purse. This is a run for the community—the people’s marathon, not a explains. “It’s a Cincinnati event. It’s not the Pig, the staff, the board. It’s

For founder Bob Coughlin, the best part of the Flying Pig’s history repeats every year: “Standing at the start for me. It’s a mass of humanity and emotion. I sometimes say it’s the ultimate human interest event, because everyone there has a story, and they

25 Years of Running

The Coughlin Family Cup by Rookwood Pottery

Everyone who completes the Flying Pig gets a medal, but the top male and female marathon finishers win a unique honor. They get to add their name to the prestigious Coughlin Family Cup by Rookwood Pottery. The cup will be displayed in prominent locations around Greater Cincinnati. And, the winners get their own replica of the cup as a keepsake to commemorate their achievement. The Coughlin Family Cup features the Cincinnati skyline and marathon finish area for a beautiful and special commemoration of the marathon.

First presented in 2018, The Coughlin Cup is named for Bob Coughlin, founder of the Flying Pig and part of the legendary group who drew the marathon’s first course in O’Bryon’s Bar and Grill. The Coughlin Family also presents the Flying Pig Community Scholarship Awards, which honor 10 community-minded high school seniors with support for their post-secondary education.

Michael Boylan

Bob Coughlin

Stacey Browning

Jim and Iris Bush

Familiar Faces

These four “sow-lebrities” have special ties to the Flying Pig Weekend

Erica Heskamp Johnson

Bob

Platt

If you’re looking for characters along the course, look no further than Elvis in Eden Park. Jim Jones makes sure he gives runners and walkers a boost as they head past Krohn Conservatory to the Overlook. Consistently voted one of the top three entertainment zones, Jones is a “must stop” for many who get a

performing as ‘Elvis’ for only two years, and I had

never done anything like this,” he says. “I arrived at Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park really early. It was still dark. I was set up and ready to go with at least an hour to spare.

the serious ones. Then gradually, the runners began thousands of them, and they seemed to enjoy my performance as much as I enjoyed singing.”

If you’re a long-time volunteer, another face you’ve seen since the beginning is Frances Gilbert, who also continue to do this because I enjoy being a part of such a big and successful event,” she says. “Getting and sense of personal accomplishment so many

“The give back to the community has made this event an icon. The economic impact, the way it showcases the neighborhoods and local attractions, the way it raises money for so many charities and the way it represents my hometown makes me proud and honored to be a part of it all.”

Going hog wild with pig puns keeps runners entertained whatever their mileage or pace.

If you’ve been part of the Sunday events, you’ve seen the Flying Pig Entertainment Zones, some 200 of them the Pig-themed stops: Twist and Snout, Hog Wash, any

hear a lot of ‘thank yous’ and ‘thanks for being here’

Interested in being a part of the 2024 Flying Pig weekend? Click on the “get involved” tab at

Mary Enzweiler

CONGRATULATIONS CINCINNATI FLYING PIG MARATHON

On 25 Years of Serving Our Community From Your Friends at Kroger

There is no limit to what the PigAbilities athletes can do.

In 2022, The Flying Pig welcomed over 500 PigAbilities athletes during the Saturday race. 2023 is expected be the biggest PigAbilities race ever! We invite everyone to come and cheer these athletes on along the course.

If you aren’t familiar, PigAbilities is an incredible movement that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. This program supports individuals with disabilities by creating a welcoming environment where everyone can participate in a fun, one-mile race. People of all abilities can come together and enjoy the thrill of crossing the Finish Swine. Whether you want to run, walk, or roll, this event is open to all!

For over a decade, the PigAbilities program has been made possible through the generous long-time support of sponsors like Ohio Valley Goodwill and Toyota, business partners like Paycor, donations to Flying Pig Charities, and the work of many community organizations and volunteers who are passionate about the PigAbilities race, ensuring the event is accessible to as many participants as possible. Whether you’re cheering on a loved one or helping as a guide alongside them, this event is all about creating a sense of joy, else.

For more information about how to get involved and support PigAbilities, please visit our website.

Flying Pig Adds Expanded Inclusivity Initiatives

This year, the Flying Pig is thrilled to announce the addition of two new divisions for 2023: a 10K Handcycle Division and a Para Athlete Division. These new divisions will provide opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities to showcase their athletic abilities in a supportive and inclusive environment during Flying Pig Marathon Weekend.

While planning to add these new divisions, the Flying Pig Marathon partnered with The Bridge Adaptive with disabilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Bridge has worked with our race to ensure the new divisions will be safe and accessible for all participants.

The Toyota 10K Handcycle Division will allow handcycle athletes to participate in a timed 10K race. Handcycles are specially designed bicycles powered by the user’s arms rather than their legs. This division will give athletes who use handcycles the chance to compete in a challenging and exciting race. The top three male and female 10K Handcycle division athletes will be recognized with awards.

The Para Athlete Division will offer opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities to participate in Flying Pig Marathon Weekend. This division will include a range of events, including the 5K, 10K, and full and half marathons. The top three male and female Para Athletes in each event will receive an award.

Giving Students a Flying Start

The newly expanded Flying Pig

Community

Scholars program supports high school runners

Since 2018, Pig Works and the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon have offered scholarships to local high school track and cross country senior athletes planning to attend college. This year, thanks to the Coughlin Family, that program has been expanded from four scholarships to 10, and the amount increased to $5,000 each.

The Flying Pig Community Scholars program extends Pig Works’ commitment in the Greater Cincinnati community through its support of community-minded student athletes with dreams. This is one of the largest scholarship programs for high school runners in the country.

It’s the brainchild of Bob Coughlin, one of the founders of the Flying Pig Marathon some 25 years ago, and is supported through the Coughlin family. “We started the scholarship program to connect with the running community,” Coughlin says. “It is a scholarship for students who either run track or cross country but it also has an element [that considers] their involvement in the community. That connection is something we want to continue to grow.

“We took a look and realized we were getting more than 100 scholarship applications annually. We saw that there was an opportunity for us to do more in terms of our support,” he says.

In 2023, the Flying Pig Community Scholarships were awarded to Ben Johnson, Bennett Turan, Isaac Schachleiter, Keene Bryant, Liam Lakhia, Brooklyn Pickens, Grace McKay, Kate Stiens, Lavina Gryszmajlo, and Madison Rachschulte. These winners were honored at the inaugural Flying Pig Community Scholars Breakfast at Music Hall on April 19 in front of community leaders, sponsors, Flying Pig participants, friends, and family. The event featured an inspiring keynote address from Cincinnati native and Olympian Mary Wineberg and words from Flying Pig Marathon & Paycor founder Bob Coughlin and Pig Works President Iris Simpson Bush. The Scholarship Breakfast will continue as an annual tradition and fundraiser to honor award winners and raise money for the scholarship program.

2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Scan for or more information on the Flying Pig Community Scholars program:

Joyeuse Muhorakey

Tyler Twehues

Isaac Cross

Renae Kopser

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Get the Whole Family Squealing

The Flying Pig Youth Program offers fun for the whole family

Did you know the Flying Pig Marathon has a program just for kids? There’s fun for the whole family of runners! Each year, The Flying Pig Youth Program, sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s, provides an opportunity for kids of all ages and abilities to learn healthy habits and train for a one-mile race. Families can choose to work independently at home or participate in one of the group training programs offered at schools around Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. One school participating in the program is Clough Pike Elementary in West Clermont.

Flying Pig Marathon in 2009 and thought about how cool it would be to involve students at Clough Pike

social studies. In 2010, Testa started a training group for the Flying Pig Youth program for preschool through

and interests signed up to train, running a mile per week in preparation for the big race in May. The goal is to teach lifelong healthy habits that kids can continue into adulthood. The Flying Pig has since expanded its youth program and now provides fun training resources

Children’s 26th Mile. Kids can track their mileage and nutrition using a Hog Log and can learn about healthy nutrition as they train.

Participating in the Flying Pig Youth Program is a great way for kids and families to stay active and have fun together. The program offers a variety of events tailored for different ages, so there’s something for everyone. At the end of the run, families can celebrate at the Family Fun Festival, where there are activities for all. It’s the perfect way to cap off a memorable Saturday of physical activity and fun.

To learn more:

FINISH STRONG, RUNNERS!

The Flying Pig Marathon is a recognized leader in sustainability and greening efforts.

Since its inception, the Flying Pig Marathon has gained a reputation for working to show that large-scale events can be eco-friendly. Race organizers deliberately incorporate responsible and sustainable environmental practices to reduce the consumption of resources, to reuse and donate items, and to recycle as often as possible

Due to the hard work and passion of Denise

to have earned the prestigious Gold Level Inspire promoting sustainability in sports.

At the heart of the Flying Pig’s efforts is a comprehensive recycling program sponsored by our sustainability partner, Rumpke. Over 7.5 tons of waste gets recycled following race weekend. Overall, 72.6 percent of total race waste (cups, cardboard, plastic bottles) is composted or recycled. We also donate over 4 tons of clothing and other items that can be re-used and encourage carpooling and the use of public transportation.

In a world where the impact of human activity on the environment is a pressing concern, we will continue to lead the charge towards a healthier and more sustainable future and hope one day to be able to produce a zero waste event.

Denise Hovey (front right)

Giving Back

Did you know that The Flying Pig Marathon helps hundreds of local non-profits raise funds for their organizations?

For more information and to get your group involved in the Flying Pig charity programs visit www. tab.

Flying Pig 2023 • 25th Anniversary

Alzheimer’s Association: The Longest Day

American Cancer Society

Autism Connections

Cancer Family Care

CancerFree KIDS

Children’s Tumor Foundation

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

City Gospel Mission

debra of America

Fragile X Alliance

Girls on the Run Cincinnati

Girls on the Run Central Kentucky

Honor Run Foundation

Intercommunity Justice & Peace Center

JDRF Southern & Central Ohio

Journey To Hope

Keep Going 25 Foundation

Ken Anderson Alliance

LADD, Inc.

Lauren’s Fight For Cure

Madi’s House

March of Dimes

Melanoma Know More

Miles That Matter

Move For Hunger Excellence

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy

Partner Charities

Young Women LEAD

Pink Ribbon Good Quinn Mailin Szekeresh Memorial Fund

SHINE Syndrome Foundation Waste-Free Dayton

Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory Whole Again

Let It Fly.

Official Healthcare Provider of the Flying Pig Marathon

With years of specialized training, experience and research, our expert subspecialists at UC Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine are on the sidelines and finish lines of Cincinnati’s largest sporting events. We offer quick access and comprehensive care to help you get back in the race. As Cincinnati’s top choice for orthopaedics and sports medicine care, we’ll be your biggest supporters every step of the way.

Jon Divine, MD Medical Director of the Flying Pig Marathon and Orthopaedic Surgeon at UC Health

SOCIAL

Tag us in your posts or use our official hashtags: Flying Pig: TQL Beer Series:

PIGWORKS EVENT APP DRIVEN BY:

Download the Pig Works Event app for all your race weekend instructions! The app features free participant tracking, compliments of Cincinnati Incorporated, a complete weekend schedule, course maps, parking and more! Search “Pig Works” in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

WLWT Channel 5 is our official television partner and will be broadcasting the event live on Sunday beginning at 5 a.m. Tune in for race and course footage and updates through 11 a.m, including interviews with the winners, features and participant spotlights.

RACESAFE

We encourage all of our participants to create a RaceSafe profile and upload emergency contact information and medical history for our team’s use in case of an emergency.

TV COVERAGE WAZE

Scan to create your profile:

We recommend you download and utilize the Waze app for your weekend directions. Waze is a free download and will implement our road closures to provide more accurate directions.

Following the Participants

MOBILE APP TRACKING INFO

The Pig Works Events mobile app, driven by Total Quality Logistics, is available for download from the iTunes store or Google Play by searching “Pig Works.” Everything you need for race weekend is available at

Instructions

1. Click the Tracking button

2. Click ‘Find Athletes’

3. Enter the last name or bib number and click search. Select the participant that you want to track and click Follow.

4. That participant is now loaded on your app and you can track and follow them throughout the race.

Tracking Updates

We will have timing mats at the locations listed below for each event. Anyone who is tracking another participant expected pace the participant submitted when they registered to better estimate their location along the course

Full Marathon: Start Line, Miles 6.38, 11.74, 13.1, 19.9, 25.2 and at the Finish Line

Half Marathon: Start Line, Mile 6.38 and at the Finish Line

10K/5K/Flying Fur: Start and Finish Lines

3.

4.

Race Weekend Safety and Security Reminders

The safety of our participants, volunteers, and spectators is our top priority. To ensure a safe weekend for all, please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Follow the instructions of all race, medical and police

• Medical personnel and volunteers are stationed

The Fifty West Mile, the second race of the TQL Beer Series, kicks off Flying Pig Marathon weekend! The race

10K/5K START

To minimize crowding and provide a safer, more enjoyable experience, the 10K and 5K will have corrals, or “Pig Pens.” Please plan to arrive early. Any participants that arrive late will not be guaranteed

time that participants provided during the registration process. To change your corral assignment, and move forward (faster pace time), you’ll need to visit the

corral assignment booth located at the expo or the registration tent on race morning. Participants can move backwards in the corrals without race approval. NEW THIS YEAR: The 10K has added a handcycle

participants on the course, please do so on the right of them and follow the instructions of the volunteer

SATURDAY START AREA

Gear check will not be available for Saturday events (except for those participating in the Skyline Chili Challenges)

FINISH LINE

After crossing the Finish Swine, participants will receive the coveted Flying Pig Finisher Medal and through the Kroger Recovery Area, to receive food and refreshments provided by Kroger, Caruso Produce, and GoGosqueeZ. Green Team volunteers will be on site to assist with our recycling efforts.

ACCESS TO THE KROGER RECOVERY AREA IS LIMITED TO PARTICIPANTS ONLY.

Next, join us for the Family Fun Festival at Smale Riverfront Park to celebrate your accomplishment with

FLY UP TO 5K, PRESENTED BY EY

Participants who are part of the youth training program for the Champion Windows 5K should follow all 5K

group/family reunion area will be set up in Smale Park right outside of the Finish Line exit. Each youth group will receive special signage to help with reuniting after the event. Participants in this program will also receive a special Fly Up to 5K back bib that will help them be

MARATHONSQUADRONHALFRELAY STREAKER

GEAR CHECK

• Gear check buses will be located on the north Plaza Level of Paycor Stadium on the north side beginning at 5 a.m.

• Gear must be placed in a clear bag and checked in by 6:30 a.m. or it will not be accepted.

• Claim your gear by 2 p.m. on Mehring Way just outside the exit to the race recovery area

SUNDAY START AREA

on Butler Street. See Relay Bus Map Pig Pen/Corral entrances will be located at the rear of each corral via the sidewalks on Elm St. & Mehring Way.

Elm St., Mehring Way and Paycor Stadium will be participant-only areas. Spectators can watch the start at Second St. Medical

START LINE

We will be starting participants incrementally by corral between 6:30 and 7 a.m. This improves the participant and follow instructions from volunteers. The assigned Pig Pen will be indicated on each participant’s race bib with both a color and a letter. Our Pig Pens will be structured as follows:

THE BEST TECH IN THE RIGHT HANDS MEANS THE BEST SHOES FOR YOUR RIGHT (AND LEFT) FOOT

Sunday Events

CORRAL INFO CONT’D

COURSE TIME LIMIT

registration tent on race morning. Participants can

COURSE SUPPORT

Fluid Stations

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• second. Energy Stations

• Portable Restrooms

• Medical Support

THE FINISH

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4-Person Relay Instructions

CityDash Open Relay

Leg 1: Report to the race Start Line

Leg 2, 3, and 4 relay participants can:

• Meet at exchange zones

• Park near the loading area and take a relay shuttle bus to your exchange zone

• There is limited parking at the relay exchange zones—we recommend taking the shuttle bus

Relay Bus Departure

Times:

• Leg 2 Bus Departure: 5:40–5:55 a.m.

• Leg 3 Bus Departure: 6:10–6:35 a.m.

• Leg 4 Bus Departure: 7–7:20 a.m.

Loading area

• On Eggleston and Butler streets (1.5 miles from start line)

Relay Exchange

Zones:

• Mile 6.38 at Eden Park

• Mile 11.74 at E. Hyde Park park

• Mile 19.19 at Linwood & Eastern

• will take you to the Kroger Recovery Area refreshments.

RELAY PARKING & BUS DEPARTURE

Pace Team

Galloway Pacing: Run Walk Run Method

This year we are pleased to offer

Half Full

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Half Marathon Pace Group finish times

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Miles of Smiles START

MILE 1 MILE 2 MILE 3 MILE 4

First Watch First Mile

•National Anthem Smooth Transition

•Color Guard Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department

•Hog of Fame Station Cub Scout Pack 867

•Fluid Station Start Line CHL Impact

•Fluid Station Mile 1 Scott High School Cross Country

•Prysmian Group Cheer Station

•Entertainment Lynette Jolicoeur, DJ Forerunner (Melvin Lewis), Dan Van Vechten

•Huff n Puffs Station Walnut Hills Softball

•Fluid Station Lakota West High School Cross Country & Trinity Episcopal Church

•Entertainment Aaron Hedrick, The Closers, Dave Hawkins, Kiss Truck, Allen Scott

MILE 9 Sponsored by: Culligan Water

•Culligan Spectator Party Zone Never The Less

•Fluid Station McNicholas Football

MILE

Sponsored by: Bell Dental Group

•Sweet-n-Sour Station Withrow Cheer

•Culligan Spectator Party Zone Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church

•Hog and Kisses Station Boy Scout Troop 170

•Fluid Station New City Presbyterian Church

•Bell Dental Cheer Station

•Entertainment The Unamused Kraken, Redemptioners

MILE 11

•Porkuline Station Woodland Track Team

•Fluid Station Fusion FC Thunder

•Entertainment Elia Burkhart

12

Sponsored by: Burke

•High 5’s to Mile 5 Burke

•Culligan Spectator PartyZone Boy Scout Troop 805

•Fluid Station Athletes In Action

•Entertainment Patrick Ewing

13

MILE 5 MILE 6 MILE 7 MILE 8

•Wings and Rings Station Girl Scout Troop 41215

•Fluid Station Avondale Running Club

•Entertainment Preston Charles III

CityDash Relay Zone #1

•Fluid Station Big Brothers Big Sisters & Kao Collins

•Entertainment Christina Schnetzer & Friends, Jim Jones

CityDash Relay Zone #2

•Pork n Beans Station Tri-State Bleeding

•Fluid Station Civil Air Patrol Unit 279

•Entertainment Chico Converse Music

•Huff n Puffs Station DCCH Center For Children And Families

•Girl Snout Cookie Station Girl Scout Troop 4350

•Flying Fish Station Save The Animals Foundation

•Fluid Station Simon Kenton Boys Soccer

•Fluid Station Nativity Boosters

•Energy Gel Station Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators

•Orange Slice Station Legend

•Community Church

•Fluid Station Little Miami High School Softball

•Mr. GoodBOAR Station Anderson Girls’ Golf

•Hogwarts Station Girl Scout Troop 44562

•Fluid Station St. Ursula Track & Field

•Entertainment Edgecliff Private Residences

Sponsored by: Skyline Chili

•Huff n Puffs Station Springer School & Center

•Pigmint Station In Return

14 MILE 15 MILE 16 MILE 17

•GraHAM Station McNicholas Girls Soccer

Sponsored by: Kroger

•Bacon Station Mariemont Community Church

•Fluid Station Sycamore High School Girls Cross Country

•Entertainment Revivaltown Music (Featuring: The Vince Pigaldi Trio)

Crest Smile Mile

•Fluid Station Crossroads Church

•Twist n’ Snout Station Kiwanis Club Cinci

•PigJama Station Milford Choir

•Entertainment The Polka Warriors

•Fluid Station 14U Cincy Slammers Blue

•Energy Gel Station Flex Fund Boosters

MILE 18 •Greased Pig Station Boy Scout Troop 468

•Rocky Mountain Oinksters Station Anderson High School Boys Lacrosse

•Fluid Station Cincy Parrotheads

•Entertainment Robert Reid, Bagpiper

MILE 19 CityDash Relay Zone #3

•Swine and Cheese Station Walking for Ila

•Cold Towels Comanche CrossFit

•Fluid Station Guardian Angels Boy Scout Troop 445

Soccer

MILE 20 •Huff n Puffs Station Cooper Girls

•Streaker Swign Zone Girl Scout Troop 4371

•Pigkle Station Girl Scouts 4371

•Fluid Station Boy Scout Troop 635

MILE 21 Sponsored by: Culligan Water

•Pigskin Station McNicholas High School Lacrosse

•Culligan Spectator Party Zone East End Area Council

•Layup For Lauren Station Lauren’s Fight For Cure/Recreations Outlet

•Heard It Through The Grapeswine Station Gamble Montessori High School Cheer

•Fluid Station 3 East Business Association

MILE 22 •Here’s Your Swign Zone Cincy Slammers

•Hogwash Station Anderson Hills Church

•The Salty Hog Cafe Station Cooper Girls Soccer.

•Fluid Station Runners Club of Cincinnati

MILE 23 •Streaker Swign Zone

•Chariots of Fire Tribute to Gerry Burns

•Pig Newton Station North College Hill Cheer

•Fluid Station Cincy Slammers-Cook

•Entertainment Streetwise

Boosters

•Fluid Station The Complete Athlete Foundation

MILE 24 •Streaker Swign Zone Spirit Athletics

•Keep Going 25 Party Station

•Pigtails Station Cincy C SlammersFecher

MILE 25 Old Spice High Endurance Mile to the Finish

•Fluid Station People For DD Services

•Fluid Station Oak Hills Music Association, Gigis Playhouse

•Entertainment Robert Hampton

•Entertainment The Riley School of Irish Music MILE 26

Half Marathon

MILE 8

• Huff n Puffs Sisterhood 360

• Here’s Your Swign Zone Moeller, Mt.

Notre Dame Marching Band & Color

Guard

• Gel Station Milford Marching Band & Color Guard

• Orange Slice Feed Station Stowe House

• Fluid Station Pope Athletics

• Entertainment Queen City Surf Club

Kroger On-Course & Recovery Area

• Lipstick on a Pig Shroder High School

Cheer

• Quicker Pigger Upper Anderson High

School Girls Lacrosse

• Twist-n-Snout Ben Morrison Memorial

Fund

• Fluid Station Walnut Hills High School Football

• Flying Fish Station Midwest Basketball

• Pig Newton Station Moeller High School

Cross Country

• Fluid Station Seven Hills Neighborhood Housing

Sponsored by: Culligan Water

• Central Porkway ShOWer Station

Cincinnati YMCA Synchrogators

• Culligan Spectator Party Zone Withrow

Dynasty Dance Team

• The Salty Hog Cafe Station Gamble

Montessori Dynamic Diamonds

• Fluid Station Down To Earth 4H Club

• Entertainment Chris Lee Acoustic

Michelob Ultra Victory Party

Sponsored by: Honeywell Intelligrated

• Rally Sow Station Mercy McAuley

• Pork Jellies Station Honeywell

Intelligrated

• Fluid Station Cincy Slammers-Jones

FINISH SWINE

Flying Pig Medical Team

Skyline Chili Challenge

New this year: participants will wear the same bib for the 5K and 10K. You will have a separate bib to wear on Sunday and Friday (if applicable).

On Saturday, gear check will be available beginning at 5:30 a.m. in buses near the start line for Skyline Chili Challenge participants only. Place your items in the clear bags provided during packet pick-up.

On Saturday, pick up your 5K and 10K medals after each race. You can drop off your 10K medal to the gear check before the 5K. On Sunday, pick up your full or half Ultra Victory Party to redeem your Challenge medal. You must present the ticket at the bottom of your bib to receive your medal.

Your Challenge shirt will be picked up at the P&G Health and Fitness Expo along with your other event shirts. All participants will also receive a $10 Skyline Gift time for all of your challenge events to be eligible for an award. Challenge results will

TQL Beer Series Brewmeisters

Let’s raise a glass to our Brewmeisters! These loyal participants will be completing their 11th TQL Beer Series in September at the Hudepohl 14K/7K. They have not missed a single Bockfest 5K, Fifty West Mile, or Hudepohl 14K/7K in over a decade! You can spot them on the Fifty West course by their blue Brewmeister back bib.

With over 100 years in Cincinnati, we pride ourselves in celebrating our friends here in the community.

Congratulations to the Flying Pig on 25 years of excellence, wishing you 25 more and beyond of being the premiere running event in the region, from your friends at Givaudan.

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First Time Marathoners

Are you completing your very first full marathon this weekend?

First-time full marathoners (if registered by March 15, 2023) will receive a commemorative t-shirt, along with a “First-Time Marathoner” back bib, which will be included in your race packet. To be included, you be picked up at the Queen City Running booth at the P&G Health and Fitness Expo.

Streakers

25 years running! These dedicated athletes have been participated in the full marathon since the inaugural Flying Pig in 1999, and they’re still going strong! We’re so honored to have these Streakers, presented by Toyota, with us— be sure to look for their black bibs on Sunday and cheer them on!

William A Abplanalp • Cincinnati, OH

Chuck Altenau • Cleves, OH

Myles G Apo • Florence, KY

Don S Belfort • Butler County, OH

Jennifer H Black • Loveland, OH

Jay T Brewer • Fort Thomas, KY

John A Buch • Circleville, OH

Howard (Dan) D Buchanan • Cincinnati, OH

Ken Chestek • Laramie, WY ....................................112

Timothy R Clement • Solon, OH

Alan K Coppinger • Greenwood, IN

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Timothy J Cuttle • Troutman, NC

Jim Devanney • Cincinnati, OH

Gregory G Doench • North Adams, MA

Mick A Dollenmayer • Cincinnati, OH

Steve E Dressing • Cincinnati, OH

John L Ebel • Centerville, OH

Bleda R Elibal • Tampa, FL ......................................124

Bob Engel • Cincinnati, OH .....................................125

Kevin J Eustace • Cincinnati, OH

Rosemary Evans • Flemingsburg, KY

Edward Ferrell • Suwanee, GA

Ron Foster • Bloomington, IN

Mark A Freeman • Loveland, OH .............................132

Kathleen Fussinger • Cincinnati, OH .......................133

Jack L Gray • Fort Thomas, KY ...............................134

Bill Haber • Greenville, OH ......................................135

Shelly Haber • Greenville, OH .................................136

Keith B Hall • Columbus, OH ...................................137

Michael T Hauser • Cincinnati, OH ..........................138

Kevin E Hensley • Liberty Twp, OH .........................139

Wayne L Hinaman • Mt Carmel, OH ........................140

Jeffrey G Hirsch • Augusta, MI ...............................141

Martin R Hovey • Cincinnati, OH .............................142

Paul Hudak • Bellbrook, OH ....................................143

Mark A Jepson • Cincinnati, OH .............................144

John M Keegan • Cincinnati, OH .............................145

Rick Kieser • Cincinnati, OH ...................................147

Mark L Koors • Villa Hills, KY ..................................148

David G Krekeler • Cincinnati, OH ...........................150

Harvey S Lewis III • Cincinnati, OH .........................153

Mike Lies • Lawrenceburg, IN .................................155

Rick Lukin • Cincinnati, OH .....................................156

Michael A Marrero • Cincinnati, OH ........................158

Billie Jo Mendoza • Cincinnati, OH .........................159

James R Patterson • Cincinnati, OH .......................163

Glen Paulsen • West Lafayette, IN ..........................164

Steve Pfeffer • Cincinnati, OH ................................165

Toby

Mark

Perry

Diane

Ronald

Scott

Amy

Jean

Mike

Kenneth

Rod

Rob

Keith

Steve

Jim

Cary

Mark

Michael

James

Richard

Flying Pig Squadron

Our Flying Pig Squadron, presented by Honeywell Intelligrated continues to grow! We honor those who have

Keith Hensley

Jay Herbert

Charles Heritage

John Leighton

Ken Cahill

TJ Candy

Daniel Canter

Kerri Caruso

Jenny Carver

Richard Caudell

Chris Cavanaugh

Paul Caylor

Nathan Cherry

Cherie Estill

Steve Evans

Kelly Ewing

Louis Hill Jr

Steve Hogan

Joe Lind

Patricia Linhart

Steven Ferguson

Ryan Fortner

Tyler Frazier

Joseph Fritz

Iain Hughes

Larry Huston

Scott Isenhart

Steven Jacobs

Todd Cline

Gary Cohee

Paul Collins

John Connor

Randy Coons

John Corey

David Corry

Lynn Corson

Karen Cosgrove

Cindy Garland

Joe Garland

Sean Garner

Jody Gastrich

Joshua Gerth

Tony Gertz II

John Gillespie

Steven Gillespie

Leanne Jepson

Catherine Johnson

Earl Johnson

Scott Joseph

Kevin Keegan

Craig Kelly

Justin King

Harry Curtis

David Custer

Susan Daley

Darryl C Davis

Erin Davis

Laurie Davis

David Dawson

Charles Dolish

Josh Dooley

John Dougherty

Sylvia Gleason

Deborah Gobins

Steven Golan

Connie Kolita

Rose Ebel

Sandy Haas

Russell Hale

Douglas Harnist

John Christian Haught

Roger Healey

Paul Krone

David Lasse

Erin Lawry

Terry Murray

Ann Myres

Narmada Nanjundan

Brian Nash

Joe Neff

Bill Neumann

John Nguyen

Robert Nichols

Barney Nowicki

Diana Noyes

Kenny Noyes

Roger Nunlist

Michael Nussbaum

Todd Obbie

Robert Obermeyer

Jim Ogden

Linda Oldendick

Frank Osborne

Melanie Owen

Sandy Padgett

Ed Paff

Jerl Patton

Nick Peters

Michael Pfeffer

Ronald Pfeffer

James Ping

Nitza Pinilla-Foster

Robert Platt

Jim Pleshinger

Scott Plumley

Joseph Plummer

Jeremie Pollard

Mike Pollock

Dan Popowics

Nina Posge

Bryan Powell

Dan Quinlan

Don Raake

Mark Ragase

Michael Rath

Joshua Reed

Brian Regg

John Reichard

Sandra Rhodes

John Richeson

Keenan Riordan

Michael Rioux

Joe Rizzo

Richard Roberson

James Roberts

David “Batman” Robinson

Laura Rogge

Bruce Rome

Mike Rosiello

Rob Runkle

Brenda Russell

Jennifer Russo

Cindy Rust

Vickie Saccone

Mark Sackett

Ryan Sakemiller

Jerry Sallee

Hai Sam

Shane Sampson

Logan Samson

Admiral Sanders

Renee Sarchet

Donna Sarky

Keith Scarborough

Dan Scharff

Kathy Schickel (Ray)

Patricia Schmidt Moore

Flying Pig Squadron

Joetta Schmitt

John Schmitz

Kelly Schoenefeld

Julia Scholz-Pinger

Allison Scott

Mike See

Paul Seibert

Teresa Sherrard

Natalya Shinkle

Jenness Sigman

Christina Simmons

Shirley Sirois

Phyllis Sizemore

Steve Slattery

Lonnie Smith

Tamara Smith

Jane Snelling (Boodram)

Steve Southwood

Amy Spicher

Jennifer Sprague

Gregory Stauffer

Carey Steffen

Chad Steioff

Grant Stephenson

James Stevens

Jason Stitt

Marcia Storm

Matt Strasser

Sheri Straw

Cathy Stricker-Campton

Steve Strickler

Douglas Studer

Jeff Stupak

Jill Sturm

Mohan Sukhai

Susan Sullivan

James Sutter

Janet Suttmiller

Takuji Suzuki

Bill Sweetay

Rod Swisshelm

Richard Szekeresh

Joel Tantlinger

Andy Thatcher

Patrick Thayer

Kimberly Theiss

Kayte Thistlethwaite

Charles Thomas

Rodney Thomas

Kimberly Thornberry

Debbie Tighe

Michael Toney

Lana Torkildsen (Carpenter)

Terry Tranter

Gregory Trapp

James Troknya

Chizuru Tsukada

Brian Tumlin

Sharon Turner (Poole)

Stephen Ulm

Jennifer Upham (Hensley)

Roger Vance

Eugene VanLeeuwen

Bryan Veal

Doan Vu

Leonard Wagers

Paul Wagner

Jim Walsh

Arden Wander

Michael Weber

David Wehrle

Stacy Welling

Erin Wertalik Eads

Susan Wesley

Mike Wheeler

Bill Whipp

Jessica White

Nicole White

Barry Wiechman

George Williams

James (Dale) Willis

Eric Willoughby

Jerry Wilson

Jason Wise

Cathy Woods

Ryan Woolley

Lei Yang

Don Yohman

Peter York

Stephan Young

Nancy Zadek

Mike Zappia

Gary Zumbiel

Lifetime Members

Oinked for life! Special thanks to these loyal participants who are part of the Pig Works Lifetime Membership Program.

Ryan Adcock

Michelle Alcorn

Ruth Alexander

Annie Altenau

Tom Amrine

Corey Artim

Robin Auerbach

Chris Bautista

Mike Becker

Carey Becker

Michelle Bemis

Michael Binder

Luke Bissinger

Jennifer Black

Libby Booton

Joshua Bort

Stacy Bosch

Mary Pat Brady

Bryce Carlson

Ed Childress

Adrienne Conrad

Nicholas J. Cook

Bob Coughlin

Jeanne Coughlin

Joseph Coz

Kristi Dalton

Mike Dault

Chris Dault

Frank DeJulius

Michael Del Re

Amber Del Re

Sheila Diefenbach

Amy Dill

Kevin Dryfuse

John Edwards

Nicki Eichhold

Lillian Elliott

Barbara Ellwein

Kevin Eustace

Tyler Frazier

Abby Frooman

Ryan Fulkerson

Kristine Gehler

Daniel Geiger

Mary Grob

Harry Guttman

Chris Hagen

Dawn Hansen

Julia Hartmann

Michael Hauser

Steve Haussler

Melissa Heaton

Kathy Hipple

Jennifer Hogan

Megan Horton

Miriam Jackobs

Sabrina Jackson

Austin Jacobs

Jim Jansing

Elizabeth Johnson

Michael Jones

Kristi Kappes

Amy Kerner

Mike Kerner

Brandon Kingman

Eric Kissinger

Jason Kleinman

Francis Kolis

Holly Laiveling

John LaMonica

Shelly Latsha

Michael Laux

Joshua Lusk

Michael Lyons

Tim Mains

Claire McKeone

Alexandra Melcher

Billie Jo Mendoza

Robin Mihal

George Mihal

Jeff Miller

Mark Minotti

Brian Nash

Mike Neale

Karen Obermeyer

Emily Oliveira

Jennifer A Pence

Toby Pinger

Robert Platt

Mary Beth Price

John Rasp

Jackie Reau

Shannon Rogers

Erin Rolfes

Betsy Ross

Scott Rudy

Brenda Russell

Elizabeth Russo

Natalie Santiago

Kathy Schickel

Jean Schmidt

Michael Schmitt

Julia Scholz-Pinger

Caroline Siderits

Courtney Simonse

James Simonse

Anne Smith

Daniel Smith

Elise Smith

Scott Spicher

Michelle Sprague

Phyllis Strizak

Sharon Strizak

Robert Tagher

Keith Tenoever

Mark Thackeray

Rachel Tovinitti

Jim Venters

Tim Webb

Rick Weber

Gail Wehrman

James Welland

Sonya Wenker

Shannon Wiehoff

Paul Woidke

Laura Wright

Noah Yaacoub

Pig Works Ambassadors

Each year some of our most dedicated participants are chosen to be Pig Works Ambassadors to spread the word about our weekend events. Meet this year’s Ambassadors, who help tell the story of the Flying Pig and our other Pig Works events. Follow along their race weekend journeys and beyond!

Amanda Klare

Elisha Paratore @lish66

Kristy Harris @cavegrrl

Amanda Valentine @youcanpoundthis

Ellen Gorski @freckledrunner__

Lori Leatherbee @rundakotagirl

Antonio Romano @romano.runs

Erin Gratsch @Erinman1

Lou Klein @louamerica

Aurelio Carrillo @aureruns

Evelyn Guzman @Evelyn.Guzman.52

Morgan Kurtz @_the_motus

Brian Harmon @perlertricks

Gloria Ruiz @therunlovingasian

Nick Stewart @n.stew.gram

Bryan Smith @Smitty216

Jaclyn Henson @jaclynrunningaway

Nikki Gilland @lipsticklatitude

Carmen Sanders @carmen.sanders3

Joel Gil @yoyogil69

Sarah Jelinek @innreathletemi

Caroline Keating @currentmile

Kathleen Trubee @T1d_Trubee

Tom Ratterman @basketballdad2

Danielle Sharpstene @Dnsss21

Kayla Prokop @autoimmune_

Tricia Fowlin @triciafowlinB30

David Whelan @Dave_whelan_ unbreakable

Kelly Fisher @Goal_digger_kelly

Jenny Watson @Drjpepper64

Weekend Awards

10K and 5K

chip time:

Fifty West Mile

Prize money is awarded for the top three male and time.

1st Place: $600

2nd Place: $250

3rd Place: $150

Top local participant: $250

Flying Fur

Overall awards and a D.R.E.A.M. Pet Food prize

Half and Full Marathon

chip time:

Full Marathon

COUGHLIN FAMILY CUP

Relay

OLD SPICE HIGH ENDURANCE MILE TO THE FINISH mile.

CHARMIN FASTEST SPLIT TIME

10K Handcycle Division

Para Athlete Division

Past Full Marathon Winners

MenWomen

This Little Piggy

For 25 years, the Flying Pig Marathon has grunted and squealed through Queen City streets. Here are a few fun facts about the race and its history.

2:20:25

he had ever run.

2003

5

Number of times Sergio Reyes has won Marathon. (He’s the only winner.)

$50,000

participants donated to the less than two weeks after the

2017

The year two Cincinnatiarea runners won the

time,

30 COUNTRIES

Tatyana Pozdnyakova set the women’s event record at age 47. She burned the 2002

FEBRUARY 2023

The earliest sellout date Marathon history.

Jack Randall in the men’s division and Anderson High School teacher and coach Kerry Lee in the women’s division.