Flying Pig event schedule, route, watch parties, parking and more
The 2026 Flying Pig Marathon and Paycor Half-Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 3, starting at 6:30 a.m. on Rosa Parks Street in downtown Cincinnati. The event weekend includes multiple races, expos, and watch parties, with route changes due to bridge construction affecting the early miles. Participants must pick up race packets at the P&G Health & Fitness Expo on May 1 or 2, and several downtown parking options are available. Spectators can enjoy designated viewing areas, restaurant events, and party zones throughout the weekend.
- ▪The Flying Pig Marathon and Paycor Half-Marathon start at 6:30 a.m. on May 3, 2026, on Rosa Parks Street and finish at Mehring Way.
- ▪Course changes in 2026 include detours around the demolished Fourth Street Bridge, with runners passing through Newport, Covington, and Mariemont.
- ▪Packet pickup is required before race day at the P&G Health & Fitness Expo at the First Financial Center on May 1 or 2.
- ▪Watch parties and specials will be offered at locations including Cincinnati Lager House, Streetside Brewery, and Graeter's at Fountain Square.
- ▪Downtown road closures and heavy traffic are expected, with recommended parking at designated lots and garages near the route.
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