More than a marathon: Here's how much the Flying Pig impacts Greater Cincinnati economy
Darnell Hughes
Darnell Hughes
Senior Reporter · Cincinnati, OH
Darnell is an economics graduate from Miami University who has dedicated over a decade to reporting on local businesses and economic trends. Before joining Cincinnati Current, he reported for WCPO 9 News, where he covered breaking business stories impacting the local economy.
More from Darnell →Senior Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM · 1 min read
The Flying Pig Marathon is doing more than drawing runners to Cincinnati each spring — it is also delivering a major boost to the region’s bottom line. The Flying Pig was named a “Sports Champion of Economic Impact."