
Flying Pig Pump and Run
Race Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Cincinnati, OH
The Experience
Strength Meets Speed for a Cause! Urban Outreach NKY/Cincinnati is back with the PUMP N’ RUN—the ultimate test of power and pace. We’re not just hitting the pavement; we’re raising the funds needed to install a commercial AC system at our Covington gym, where those who are under-resourced, can still work out. How does it work? The Pump N’ Run combines weightlifting and running skills within one unique event. A person bench presses a percentage of their body weight based upon an age and gender handicap, and each bench repetition reduces their run time. A lighter lift formula is used for the longer Half and Full Marathon Runs. In addition to awards given in each age group for the “Fastest Net Run Time”, there are also Pump Club medals which can be earned. 10 to 19 reps earns a “Bronze” 10-Pump Club Medal20 to 29 reps earns a “Silver” 20-Pump Club Medal30+ reps earns the ultimate “Gold” 30-Pump Club Medal. | Race Distance | Time Off Per Rep | Max Reps | Max Time Deduction |
| 5K | 30 Seconds | 30 Reps | 15 Minutes | | 10K | 1 Minute | 30 Reps | 30 Minutes | | Half Marathon | 2 Minutes | 50 Reps | 1 Hour 40 Minutes | | Full Marathon | 4 Minutes | 50 Reps | 3 Hours 20 Minutes | Note: You must be able to bench press your designated weight at least twice to be eligible for the PUMP N' RUN competition. Please see the Lift Charts on our website www.urbanoutreachnky.com/flying-pig-pump-n-run to find your specific weight and review the Lift Rules for proper technique. You must register for the Flying Pig race in addition to the Pump N Run. Register for the Flying Pig at flyingpigmarathon.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Start Location
525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.05 m
Separation
0.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
OH26005JHP · Flying Pig Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8021 years running
~10,325 finishers a year
growing or steady
32% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:07:44
typical high 70°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
70°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 187,763 finishers actually crossed the line across 21 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
187,763
Median time
2:18:42
Latest turnout
11,528
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2025
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