Flying Pig course record broken as 2026 winners cross the finish line
WCPO 9 Cincinnati • • sports
Key Points:
- Zach Kreft set a new Flying Pig Marathon course record with a time of 2:17:40, breaking the previous record by over two minutes.
- Katherine Hallahan won the women's full marathon division with a time of 2:48:43, while Simon Heys and Amanda Zerhusen won the men's and women's half-marathon divisions, respectively.
- A record 45,197 runners participated in the Flying Pig Weekend races, surpassing the previous 2018 record and representing all 50 states and over 30 countries.
- Organizers noted the chilly weather provided ideal running conditions, contributing to strong performances and Boston Marathon qualifiers on the course.
- Kreft credited his record-breaking run to the support of his community and the collective effort behind his training.
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