Move over, Kentucky Derby. This weekend's for the pigs

Good morning and welcome to Flying Pig weekend ! I'm high school sports reporter (and The Enquirer's resident running geek) Brendan Connelly .

Thousands of runners will take part in this weekend's events , which range in distance from tonight's 50 West Mile to Sunday's full marathon .

In the men's marathon, Jason Salyer has a chance to become the third repeat champion as he takes a short detour from his quest to conquer Ohio's six major marathons. The women's marathon could feature a new champion as three-time winner Caitlin Keen (2018, 2021, 2023) sits this year out.

Whether you're participating in this weekend's events or plan to cheer for the athletes in the streets of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, you can keep pace with this year's contenders right here .

What else you need to know Friday, May 3

🌩️ Weather: High of 73 . Cloudy and cooler with a couple of thunderstorms beginning in the late morning.

🏈 Bengals announce updates to Paycor Stadium including decision to keep primary logo.

🎆 Kings Island firework show among best theme park entertainment in US, per new report.

⚽ Police: FC Cincinnati's Aaron Boupendza considered victim in ongoing investigation.

✈️ West Coast or New England? CVG offers nonstop flights to San Diego and Hartford, Conn.

Before you go: It's not just the Pig

Cincinnati will be busy with the Pig, the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo all landing on the same weekend, but we have a list of the top 10 events in town so you can make sense of it all. Have fun out there.

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