Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon

Bobby Edwards collapsed near the 10 mile mark of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and was likely to be another tragic headline. Fate would have it that a group of paramedics and firefighters were running near Edwards and began CPR saving his life.

Firefighter News

May 05, 2008

Due to a last-minute detour around a fire on the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon course, Flying Pig Marathon runners who just missed qualifying for the Boston Marathon during Sunday’s race might have their times treated leniently by Boston Marathon officials. The detour added .2514 miles to the original 26.2-mile course. Race director Don Connolly said Monday that the finishing times were official and that they won’t be adjusted to fit a 26.2-mile course. He also said the marathon was continuing to work with the Boston Marathon to find a solution.

The Enquirer

May 06, 2008

The start of the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon was delayed and the race rerouted because of an overnight fire along the route. When the race started, firefighters were still battling a three-alarm house fire. As a result, the race will be longer than the usual 26 miles, 385 yards.

Times Recorder

May 04, 2008

Andy Martin, winner of last weekend's Big Sur Marathon, won the 2008 Flying Pig Marathon uncontested in 2:30:40. Runner up in the men's race Brian List finished in 2:33:33. Michelle Didion won the women's division in 3:05:18.

Chicago Tribune

May 05, 2008