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Flying Pig Pump and Run

Flying Pig Pump and Run

Race Date

May 2, 2026

Location

Cincinnati, OH

Runner Favorite80

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

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

+0.05 m

Separation

0.8%

Also Offers

5K10K26.2 Miles

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 Favorite80
Methodology
Heritage20/20

21 years running

Size15/15

~10,325 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty20/20

32% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw0/10

runners from 1 state

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:07:44

Weather5/10

typical high 70°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:2013:15

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
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