Flying Pig Half Marathon
Cincinnati, Ohio
May 4, 2014

I race walked the Flying Pig Half Marathon in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, May 5, 2104. The temperature was in the upper 50’s to middle 60’s with cloudy skies and little wind. Water/Gatorade stations were located approximately every 1.5 miles with the tables being separated with Gatorade at the first tables and water at the end tables, and were manned by plenty of enthusiastic volunteers. The spacing allowed the stations to be less crowded for the field of over 20000 participants in the full and half marathon. The course had flat sections and hilly sections with one climb of nearly 2 miles that gained 300 feet of altitude. Most of the hills were between miles 5 and 11. The roads utilized were completely closed to traffic with multiple lanes for the participants. There were plenty of police and volunteers stationed throughout. There were also plenty of cheering spectators along the course as well as numerous bands playing for everyone’s enjoyment. Everything connected with this event was handled superbly which made this event enjoyable and near the top of my favorites.