Flying Pig Half Marathon takes place on Sun, May 2, 2027 in Cincinnati, United States. The main route is 21.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, May 2, 2027
- Start
- Cincinnati 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 21.1 km
- Climbing
- 211 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 30-week plan to Flying Pig Half Marathon
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The half marathon starts alongside the full marathon and relay fields, taking runners through Cincinnati, Newport, and Covington before turning back toward downtown.
What this race demands
This half marathon requires sustaining a 21.1-kilometer effort through urban terrain across multiple city jurisdictions.
Aerobic endurance
Covering the half marathon distance demands continuous cardiovascular output over an extended duration.
Pacing discipline
Running alongside full marathon and relay fields requires maintaining an independent, sustainable pace through the early miles without getting caught up in faster starting groups.
Musculoskeletal durability
Pavement impacts over 21.1 kilometers require robust muscular and structural resilience to resist late-race fatigue.
For an effort expected to last between 1.5 and 3 hours, athletes should target 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
2:00–2:25
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Flying Pig Half Marathon is 30 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base18 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 8, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 26, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Flying Pig Half Marathon?
Flying Pig Half Marathon takes place on Sun, May 2, 2027 in Cincinnati, United States.
How long is Flying Pig Half Marathon?
The main route is 21.1 km.
What does Flying Pig Half Marathon demand?
This half marathon requires sustaining a 21.1-kilometer effort through urban terrain across multiple city jurisdictions.
How much climbing does Flying Pig Half Marathon have?
Flying Pig Half Marathon has 211 m of climbing.
Who is Flying Pig Half Marathon for?
Flying Pig Half Marathon is open to all participants.
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