Cincinnati’s annual races Flying Pig Marathon and Bockfest 5K have shifted to a virtual format this spring due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Although Flying Pig Weekend has been rescheduled for Oct. 29-31, the race will still virtually take place May 1-2. Register online for the spring Flying Pig.
Regular registration options, like the full and half-marathon, the Fifty West Mile and the corporate relay are still available.
Sign-ups for the October Flying Pig will open March 1.
The virtual Bockfest 5K will take place on March 6, and registration is open now. Participants can complete the race anytime on or before March 6.
“Over the past few months, we have been working closely with City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County leadership and medical leadership to seek guidance in planning our spring races,” says a statement from Pig Works, organizer of the races. “We have mutually determined that spring of 2021 will be too early to hold in-person events.”
Both of the races’ results will be “on the honor system,” the FAQ page says. “We ask that participants upload their finish time so we have a result page,” notes the site.
Runners and walkers can personalize their routes for the races, since the traditional course will not be used.
For more info, visit flyingpigmarathon.com or bockfest5k.com.
This article appears in Feb 1-28, 2021.