Over the past four months, you have logged many miles, made amazing friends, powered through all kinds of weather, and crushed ALL the hills....
you are more than ready to have the best race day EVER!
If you have never experienced any of the Flying Pig events, you are in for a treat! This is truly one of the greatest events in the city.
We definitely recommend checking out the Race Weekend Event Guide & plan on attending more than just your event.
Be sure to keep reading for all the details you will need for this weekend & more.
The Flying Pig Weekend kicks off with the Fitness Expo - Powered by P&G. This will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center on the following days:
Friday, May 3 from 12 - 7 pm
Saturday, May 4 from 10 am - 5 pm
If you are participating in a Sunday event you will need to pick up your race packet at the Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday -- there is no Sunday morning packet pick up. If you are unable to pick up your own packet, you may have someone else pick it up. You will need to complete the Packet Pick Up Authorization Form and give them a copy of your photo ID.
For those participating in the 50 West Mile, the Fleet Feet tents will be available for key/bag drop in Smale Riverfront Park starting at 6:00 pm (We are spot #46 on the map below). The Fifty West Mile starts at 7 pm on West Pete Rose Way on the south side of Longworth Hall.
Packet Pick Up for the 50 West Mile is only during the following times:
Friday, May 3 from 12 - 2 pm at the Expo; or
Friday, May 3 from 5- 7 pm on the East Plaza of Paycor Stadium
Don't forget to wear your Fleet Feet gear!
HEADS UP -- There is a Reds game at 6:10 pm on Friday, May 3. We definitely recommend arriving early or planning to park more north in between Duke Energy Convention Center & Smale Park then walking down.
Click here to view the Course Map.
For those who are participating in the 5K, 10K or both on Saturday morning, we will meet at the Fleet Feet tent located in the Family Fun Festival area in Smale Park located on Mehring Way. (We are spot #46 on the map below.)
We will be at the tent starting at 6:15 am and will have bag/key drop available. We will take a group photo at 6:45 am for the 10K group & at 8:45 am for the 5K group.
We definitely recommend carpooling and giving yourself plenty of time to find parking (see parking guide here) and making your way to Smale Park.
Don't forget to wear your Fleet Feet gear!
We will have post race Fifty West beers & treats at the tents.
**Please note, the Fleet Feet tents will only be manned during the 5K & 10K events. If you are participating in any of the later Saturday events, you are welcome to leave your items at the tents at your own risk.
On Sunday morning, we will meet at the Fleet Feet tents located in the Victory Party - Poured by Michelob Ultra area in Smale Park located on Mehring Way. (We are spot #46 on the map below.)
As a reminder, the Half & Full Marathons start at 6:30 am. We will be at the tents starting at 5 am. Please plan on meeting at the tents no later than 5:45 am. We will take our group picture at 6:00 am then start our short walk to the Pig Pens located at the corner of Mehring Way & Elm St.
We definitely recommend arriving early and giving yourself plenty of time to find parking (see parking guide here) and making your way to Smale Park.
We will have bag/key drop available for our group at our tents.
We will have post race Fifty West beers & treats at the tents.
Don't forget to wear your Fleet Feet gear!
Download and use the Waze app for directions all weekend long. The Flying Pig has worked with Waze to implement their road closures to provide more accurate directions. It’s similar to Google Maps or Apple Maps and is a free download.
For a listing of road closures, click here.