Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 2026 Course Analysis

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is a full marathon held in Cincinnati, United States, scheduled for Saturday 20 June 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 211m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 249m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

With 211m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 145m to 249m above sea level (104m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.

Surface Type: Trail

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.

How Difficult Is Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.

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