This was a fantastic race event! There are two distances to choose from 7K (4.3 miles) and 14K…read more(8.6). This event is presented by The Flying Pig and that is evident by its excellent organization. Included in registration is a shirt, bib with timing chip, pint glass, and snacks. I chose to run the 14K distance which lead me past historic brewery sites that really showcase Cincinnati's rich brewing history. This event is just 3 weeks before The Queen Bee half marathon and 4 Miler so it's a great practice distance to help gear you up for the half marathon distance. This is the third race part of the Christian Moerlein Beer Series. The first race is the Bochfest 5K in March. The second is The Little Kings Mile which is the Friday before The Flying Pig Marathon. Finally, the Hudepohl 7K/14K finishes off the series. Complete all 3 and be declared a Brew Hog and receive a special Brew Hog stein!

I may have found my most favorite run event! This is my first time running the series and I did…read morethe 7K. For $38.00 for 7K (including fees) you get a bib (with built in microchip, which you don't have to turn in after the race), a beer glass, T-shirt, and three tickets- 2 complimentary beers and a coney. However, there are water bottles, pretzels, fruit and other food items given at the event. Hudepohl 14K/7K Brewery Run is part of the Christian Moerlein Beer Series presented by the Flying Pig. There are three series you can complete: Bockfest (in March), Little Kings (April), and of course Hudepohl (September). The Christian Moerlein Beer Series benefits the Over-The-Rhine Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation. It is a non-profit organization committed to making the Brewery District - restoring and redeveloping our unique brewing history and historic urban fabric. The Hudepohl 14K/7K Brewery Run wraps up the Christian Moerlein Beer Series and at the same time kicks off Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. It is named after the iconic Cincinnati-brewed beer and shorter 7K start and end just south of the Moerlein Lager House along Cincinnati's riverfront. Along the course, you'll pass by many of the historic brewery sites of early Cincinnati and follow the routes that the horse-drawn carts took to bring the beer from the breweries to the riverboats that would take the beer throughout the country. And once you're finished, the party continues at the Moerlein Lager House with brews and snacks! The course for the 14K/7K: The 14K route (8.6 miles) takes you along the riverfront, past several historic brewery sites into Over-the-Rhine and back to the Moerlein Lager House. The 7K route (4.3 miles) starts with the 14K and turns off at Gest Street and W. Pete Rose Way. Finish for both is on Mehring Way just east of Joe Nuxhall Way. The weather was just perfect! It didn't rain and the humidity was not bad! This was such a fun event and I can't wait to run it next year!

I used to race a go kart at this track. I liked this track better than one that was close to where…read moreLesourdsaville Lake used to be!

First of all it is FREE to come watch, no parking fees, no entrance fees. Hello why are not more…read morepeople coming to watch. If you like racing at all (road racing) you should at least come out and watch a race. I will admit I have lived in the Hamilton area for 17 years and have never been, well I regret that. I should have been coming here for years. They have a concession stand and bathrooms on property as well. Now that I have been here I will be back, literally, I bought a kart, so I will be back often.

First time came out this weekend and had a blast racing my Audi S4 on a half mile airstrip with…read moreother drivers. It's pretty close to Indianapolis and the organizers did amazing job! Definitely coming again.

One of the most fun races I've ever done, from beginning to afterparty. A $35 registration fee gets…read moreyou a good quality t-shirt, participation in a 5k at Ault Park, and admission to the post-race festivities. You get 4 beer/wine tickets and unlimited access to 30 food and drink booths. They had a great reggae band playing that made for a fun atmosphere. They clearly know what they're doing after 17 years. All the pre-race logistics went smoothly, with quick packet pickup and convenient shuttle buses to the park. The course itself is a beast. Never-ending hills on top of hills. Good thing I love a challenging run. I felt like I earned my right to pig out at the afterparty. Burgers, BBQ wings,Gliers Goetta, Yagoot, Subway, corn on the cob, dessert, and so much more... it was a smorgasbord. Minus one star for not having mile markers or official chip timing. Even though that's probably part of it truly being a 'fun' run, it's just nice to know, y'know? Other than that, I'm definitely thinking this will be an annual event on my race calendar. Kudos to the organizers.

This was my first 5k. I picked it, because I had heard it is the most fun, and the best party…read more The first tip I would give is, unless you are arriving super, super early and want to leave immediately do NOT park at Ault Park. It is a mess up there. The shuttle service is very well organized and they will definitely get you there on time. And don't worry the buses are heated (that was important this year ;-)) I would also recommend picking up your packet before the day of the race. That way you can avoid the long lines on race day. Unfortunately you'll still have to stand in a line to get your drinking bracelet, but that's worth waiting for, right? Speaking of waiting, that's the big let-down for me. Too many people. Everything required processing too many people. When the race started it took minutes before I could get up to speed, and I was constantly running in a crowd. When the race finished you then get to go to the way too many people at the food and drink tents. I would recommend training hard to be under the 40 minute mark. That way you can get to the eats before the big crowd comes in. I finished at 32:10 and my wife and I were able to try a few different food items before a huge crush of people arrived. Part of the problem is there just isn't enough room for all those people. Why don't they use more of the park for the food area? There were huge empty areas that could've been used for more space. I just don't get. The variety of food items is amazing. They had something for everyone. My pregnant wife particularly enjoyed the fried pickles (I know, what a cliché). And I enjoyed the desert tent. It's a great race, and you get a lot for your money. I just wish it wasn't quite so popular.

This was my first time in Over the Rhine in Cincinnati. It was such a cool, young area of town. The…read moreCincinnati Drag Races is a smaller event than I would've thought. But it was very fun and they sold 12-oz. cans of Little Kings for only $2. There was a mobile food van with burgers, etc. The unique painted murals, boutiques, and buildings added a lot of flair and flavor to the event. It's right outside the Know Theater and takes place during the week of Fringe Festival. There was dog parade, women of small trikes, and the drag races with teams of four. From what I could see only two teams competed this year? It was very small, I was hoping for more relay teams.

Cincinnati Drag Races is not the drag race that you are expecting. No cars, no checkered flags. No…read morethis race involves men in dresses and high heels running up and down and exchanging clothes! It's such a fun event and it happens around early June each year. Check the website for the exact date. It always is around the Pride Alive festival at some point. This is how it works: You have a team of 3 or 4 men. You have an outfit complete with dress, shoes, wig, and purse. The race begins and your first team member puts on all the clothing and accessories. Then they run to the other end where another team member is waiting and then they have to switch clothing. The team to have all their members exchange clothes and make it to the final leg first wins! If you watch the 2007 video you can see me standing at the starting line cheering members of the Fringe Festival on!

This is a great race. I ran the 15k and it was VERY challenging. The hills on this course are not…read morefor the faint of heart. I would really recommend this race if you are running the Flying Pig. I recommend the 15k if you're running the half and the half marathon if you're running the full Flying Pig marathon. The hills are great practice for what you will encounter on the Flying Pig course. Plus, it's a great way to get you pumped before (Flying Pig) race day. This is a great cause, it must be said. Heart disease kills so many people each year, men and women alike, and Mercy Health does a great job representing this charity and embracing the cause. Plus, racing in Cincy is always a great time. We have an amazing and inclusive running community here and I love every time I get the chance to participate in a running event here.

This is my first year to participate in the Heart Mini Marathon, but for many years, I've been a…read morehuge supporter and donated to this organization. I registered for the 3 Mile/5 Mile Heart Walk for $35.00 which started at noon. My Team was Cyclebar. The Heart Mini is Cincinnati's largest single-day fundraiser and hometown favorite of 37 years! Each year close to 25,000+ registrants come together to participate in a heart healthy exercise and raise life-saving funds to fight the #1 and #4 killers, heart disease and stroke. (from web) For those who are runners you can register for the following: -15k Heart Mini Marathon -Heart 1/2 Marathon -5K Heart Race There is also a 1k Steps for Stroke and a 2K Kids Race. I had to pickup my Bib and T-shirt at the Duke Energy (Health & Fitness Expo) presented by Sam's Club. There were over 70 vendors offering health screenings, fitness apparel sales, food sampling and family activities. For an extra $15.00 there was a mini morning yoga session and $20.00 for the Heartbeat Fitness Dance (Zumba). So much festivities going on. This year's event was on March 15th (Sunday). You begin at 5th and Broadway (the walkers) and go up Columbia Parkway and back. The day of the race was perfect! 60 degree weather and sunny! Beautiful day for a walk/run! This event was well organized- there was medical care on the course and at finish chutes, & there were multiple fluid stations on course and at the finish line. It was really nice to see people out there walking/running for a cause. FYI, there is free WI-fi provided by Powernet. I'm definately going to do this again next year. I had so much fun!

So excited and happy to be part of this great cause. My boyfriend and I wanted to run a 5k and…read morefound out about the Hunger Run/Walk. We jumped in and signed up right away ($25.00 a person which gets you a goody bag, long sleeve shirt, post race refreshments, chip timing and race bib). This year it was held by Matthew 25: Ministries in Blue Ash. I've heard about the run a couple years back (at the time the event was downtown) but never got a chance to do it. My work also volunteers from time to time at Matthew Ministries and have nothing but good things to say. Proceeds for the race benefit Matthew 25: Ministries' work with the people in need in the Greater Cincinnati, throughout the U.S., and around the world .This race also kicks off the Hunger 5K Food Drive, which raises food products for local pantries and shelters. There were roughly 4000 people at this event and I'm happy with the huge turn out. Not only did my boyfriend and I had a blast, but we ran it in good timing. Looking forward to next year.

The Hunger Walk is a great way to support Free Store Foodbank…read more The Hunger Walk occurs every year on Memorial Day. Previous years were at Sawyer Point but more recently the event has taken place at the Banks. Entry was $20 this year (tax deductible) with an optional $5 charge for a shirt. Sign up with your local pantry to give them credit. The race is a bit hilly, and participants are of all abilities. Most participants are not competitive, if you are not super fast, no problem with this race. There are medals for the top finishers. Snacks and music are always available at the end of the race and many people stick around to socialize. Sometimes new products (food and beverage) are showcased, but not always. Overall a great race for a great cause.

If you are looking for a half marathon that runs through Cincinnati, this is it! I run the flying…read morepig marathon every year and have for about the past 10 years. If you are looking for a race that runs through Cincinnati, and you do not want to run 26 miles, check out the queen bee half marathon. It runs a little section of the flying pig, as you do run through Eden park and through Oakley, as well as a portion of Riverside Drive. It is definitely a shorter version of the pig but a perfect way to get a glimpse of Cincinnati. Good news: This race is in the fall! That means you'll get all the views, but it won't be as hot as the flying pig. History starts at the hard rock casino downtown Cincinnati and ends and saw your point. It's a great one to add to your list!

The Queen Bee is such an amazing Cincinnati event, I'm really glad I did the 4 miler this year!…read more The Queen Bee is a 4 mile and half-marathon race put on by the same people as the Flying Pig. The difference is that it is a race just for women! Yes, men can run it too, but they put them in a separate corral in the back and when I ran it almost 95% of the people running were women. So it's super empowering and fun! The 4 miler is a great distance if you're not a serious runner. Just a little bit more than a 5K, but I didn't have to train for it or anything. We started near Jack Casino and ran up to Eden Park past the Krohn Conservatory and then back down and ended near the Sawyer Point area. There are people cheering you on all along the race, runners dress up like Wonder Woman or fun outfits, and people are just having a great time. The race is extremely well-organized, and I do feel like I got my money's worth for my registration fee ($45 for 4 mile race). There is an expo the day before where you pick up your packet. There is also a party after the race with live music, mimosas, etc and it was a great time. The medals are also the prettiest medals I've ever gotten from a race...They're sparkly and cute and come with a really nice ribbon. I can't wait to display it! I jog-walked it with a group of girlfriends and we will definitely do it again next year. I highly recommend women of all fitness levels sign up, since there were quite a few walkers for the 4 mile race!

Great event and highly recommend this marathon if you want some hill work. Little rainy but so well…read morerun!

Fantastic race. The course is hilly but the uphill is early, giving lots of nice rolling downhills…read morefrom mile 8.5 on for both the full and half. The entire city comes out to support the race, which is really great. Aid stations were plentiful, well stocked and had great volunteers. Three improvements: 1) Marathon finishers jacket pick up should be located closer to finish - perhaps near baggage bus. Way confusing to find for post-race brains. Plus shoving through family/friends over and back wasn't fun. 2) Post-race food was amazing but would be even better with addition of chocolate milk or muscle milk 3) Hotel shuttles should have had separate runs to KY hotels and Cinci hotels and should have left more frequently than every 20 min. We could have hobbled back to KY faster.