Katherine Hallahan won the women's crown at the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon, which featured the largest field in its history with participants from all 50 states and 31 countries.
Key points
Katherine Hallahan won the women's crown
2026 Flying Pig Marathon featured the largest field ever
Participants came from all 50 states
31 countries represented
Event took place from May 1-3
The largest field in the history of the Flying Pig Marathon is off and running in 2026. All 50 states and 31 countries are represented throughout the May 1-3 weekend.
The largest field in the history of the Flying Pig Marathon is off and running in 2026. All 50 states and 31 countries are represented throughout the May 1-3 weekend.
Fans of one of the runners in the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon show their support Sunday, May 3.
Runners get warmed up for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
Runners get warmed up for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
Runners get warmed up for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
Simon Heys, 24, from Wilmington and a former Flying Pig intern, is the winner of the 2026 Flying Pig men's half marathon.
Simon Heys, 24, from Wilmington and a former Flying Pig intern, is the winner of the 2026 Flying Pig men's half marathon.
Flying Pig half-marathon winner Amanda Zerhusen, a McNicholas High School alum and Mount St. Joseph University runner, talks with the media after her victory May 3, 2026.
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
A participant dressed as Waldo runs during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3 2026, in Cincinnati.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
The largest field in the history of the Flying Pig Marathon is off and running in 2026. All 50 states and 31 countries are represented throughout the May 1-3 weekend.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
The largest field in the history of the Flying Pig Marathon is off and running in 2026. All 50 states and 31 countries are represented throughout the May 1-3 weekend.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
The largest field in the history of the Flying Pig Marathon is off and running in 2026. All 50 states and 31 countries are represented throughout the May 1-3 weekend.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Fans of one of the runners in the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon show their support Sunday, May 3.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Runners get warmed up for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Runners get warmed up for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Runners get warmed up for the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Simon Heys, 24, from Wilmington and a former Flying Pig intern, is the winner of the 2026 Flying Pig men's half marathon.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Simon Heys, 24, from Wilmington and a former Flying Pig intern, is the winner of the 2026 Flying Pig men's half marathon.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Flying Pig half-marathon winner Amanda Zerhusen, a McNicholas High School alum and Mount St. Joseph University runner, talks with the media after her victory May 3, 2026.
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Flying Pig Marathon runners dress in style every year. Check out our favorite costumes
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
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Flying Pig Marathon runners dress in style every year. Check out our favorite costumes
A participant dressed as Waldo runs during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Cincinnati.
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You'll squeal at these 2026 Flying Pig Marathon/Half Marathon photos
Participants run during the Flying Pig Marathon, Sunday, May 3 2026, in Cincinnati.
Hallahan previously took second place in the 2023 race, finishing behind three-time champion Caitlin Keen. She also won the 2023 Queen Bee Half Marathon. According to her World Athletics profile, her personal best is 2:46:15, run at the 2025 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon.
Katherine Hallahan, an Indian Hill alum, is the female winner of the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
Katherine Hallahan, an Indian Hill alum, is the female winner of the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon Sunday, May 1, 2026.
She runs for Cincinnatus Elite, giving the club its first win in the women's half-marathon. Her teammate, Daniella Townsend, took second place for the second year in a row.
Hallahan is a University of Cincinnati graduate, earning a master's degree in speech-language pathology in 2017.
Katherine Hallahan claimed the women's crown at the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon.
How many participants were in the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon?
The 2026 Flying Pig Marathon had the largest field in its history, with participants from all 50 states and 31 countries.
When did the 2026 Flying Pig Marathon take place?
The 2026 Flying Pig Marathon took place from May 1-3.
What is the significance of the Flying Pig Marathon?
The Flying Pig Marathon is notable for its large international participation and community engagement, making it a key event in the running calendar.
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