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Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Pig Weekend

Monday, Apr 27, 2026
Everything You Need to Know for the 2026 Pig Weekend

The 2026 Pig Weekend is almost here! Check out this handy list of links and important info for participants, spectators, friends, and family.

Weekend Schedule

Click here for the full weekend schedule.

Packet Pick Up Info

Use the links below for the packet pick up information for your specific event.

Fifty West Mile Packet Pickup Info Toyota 10K Packet Pickup Info Queen City Running 5K Packet Pickup Info
First Watch Piglet Packet Pickup Info 26th Mile, presented by Chiquita, Packet Pickup Info Bounce Flying Fur Packet Pickup Info
PigAbilities, presented by Ohio Valley Goodwill, Packet Pickup Info Paycor Half Marathon Packet Pickup Info Full Marathon, powered by P&G, Packet Pickup Info
City Dash Relay Packet Pickup Info Skyline Chili Challenges Packet Pickup Info  

If you are unable to attend the expo and would like someone else to pick up your packet, please complete the Packet Pickup Authorization Form and give it to the person picking up your packet.  

P&G Health & Fitness Expo

The expo is free and open to the public and hosts local and national vendors located at First Financial Center (formerly Duke Energy Convention Center): 525 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Friday, May 1, 2026: 10am-7pm Saturday, May 2, 2026: 10am-5pm

Click here for a list of vendors and more info.

Stay Connected

Be sure to download the Pig Works app, driven by TQL, available on your Apple or Android device. This will be a great tool to use throughout the weekend for information on race schedules, free participant tracking, getting around and more!  

Participant Tracking Instructions, provided by State Farm 

If you do not find a participant in the tracking, please know registrants will be added to the tracking platform throughout the week. 

Start Lines & Parking

Click Here for the Saturday Start Area Map Click Here for the Sunday Start Area Map
Click Here for the Parking Guide Click Here for the Road Closure Info

Gear Check & Baggage Claim

Saturday - There is NO gear check for Saturday participants unless participating in one of the Skyline Chili Challenges. Challenge participants can visit gear check on Elm Street near Mehring Way. Place all of your items in the clear bag provided at the Expo. Detach the tear tag on your race bib as a means of I.D. Attach the tear tag to your bag prior to drop off at the bus.

Sunday - Gear check buses, provided by First Student, will be on Elm Street between Freedom Way and Second Street. Place all of your items in the clear bag provided at the Expo. Detach the tear tag on your race bib as a means of I.D. Attach the tear tag to your bag prior to drop off at the bus. Gear must be checked in by 6:30AM or it will not be accepted. 

Participants can claim their gear after the race on Mehring Way just outside the exit to the race recovery area. Show your bib number to the volunteers at the bus to claim your bag. 

Safety & Security

The Flying Pig staff continues to work with our police and fire departments, EMTs and first responders as safety and security are our priorities for all Flying Pig events. You will see uniformed personnel, including tactical units, and working dogs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These are all elements of our security plan. We ask for your cooperation to make their jobs as seamless as possible this weekend. Please follow their directions at the event venues and surrounding areas.  

Please make sure your cell phone is the phone number listed in your RaceRoster registration profile. Additionally, text PIG26 to 77295 to receive emergency alerts from Hamilton County. 

Create a RaceSafe Profile - The Flying Pig Marathon and its medical team care deeply about your safety on race day. We have partnered with RaceSafe to elevate your level of care from start to finish. Please take a few minutes to click below and set up a secure and free online health profile that will maximize your treatment, should the need arise. Only if treated on race day, will medical team members designated by Flying Pig Marathon be granted access to your profile.  Sign up for Race Safe here 

Spectators

Click here for a list of viewing parties and cheering zones.

Click here for a list of other fun things to do Flying Pig Weekend.

Results & Official Event Photos

Click here for Event Results Click here for Official Event Photos from Marahtonfoto

Want Even More Info?

Click here for the Official 2026 Event Guide

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