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Flying Pig Marathon named best in country in Race Raves reader poll

Flying Pig Marathon named best in country in Race Raves reader poll
It's time, it's getting ready and there's *** lot of people in this race today. 21. What was this rain like out there? That was fun. That's what you signed up for. The rain. Kind of made for *** nice distraction today. So that was, that was *** little bit refreshing out there. You definitely have those doubts, but you just got to overcome it and that positive self talk gets you to the finish line. It was amazing. The crowd was just incredible. People just showing up even though it's down pouring like it was just awesome. You know, I've been blessed with the God given ability to run fast and I am obsessed with maximizing my potential. I'm just, I just given everything that I got. I really wanted this so bad. I love this city so much and I'm so honored and I'm so proud and I called my shot. So I had, I had to see it through, so I wasn't going to quit on that one.
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Flying Pig Marathon named best in country in Race Raves reader poll
Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon has been named the top marathon in the United States in a poll conducted by RaceRaves.com.The website conducted a poll of its readers to compile a list of the best marathon in each state. Not only did the Flying Pig garner the honor of best marathon in Ohio, but was also the top vote-getter of any race."Runners go hog wild for the Flying Pig, one of the most revered races in the country," RaceRaves.com reads. "In a state with no shortage of first-class running events, the Pig leaves other races pink with envy."The Air Force Marathon, held at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base just north of Dayton, came in second place.

Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon has been named the top marathon in the United States in a poll conducted by RaceRaves.com.

The website conducted a poll of its readers to compile a list of the best marathon in each state. Not only did the Flying Pig garner the honor of best marathon in Ohio, but was also the top vote-getter of any race.

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"Runners go hog wild for the Flying Pig, one of the most revered races in the country," RaceRaves.com reads. "In a state with no shortage of first-class running events, the Pig leaves other races pink with envy."

The Air Force Marathon, held at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base just north of Dayton, came in second place.