Running Back
A pig and a lion run down the road. No, it’s not the first line of a bad joke, it’s the start of the FCC3 Friendly 3-miler, back this year to celebrate FC Cincinnati’s 10th year.
FCC 3 Race
August 9, 8 a.m.
Race begins at Nippert Stadium and finishes
at TQL Stadium.
Register at www.fccincinnati.com/community/events/fcc3
The Flying Pig and Gary, the FC Cincinnati mascot, will lead the pack on Saturday, August 9, for the FCC3 3‑Mile Run/Walk, uniting fitness fans and soccer supporters to celebrate FC Cincinnati and give back to area charities. Starting at 8 AM at Nippert Stadium, FCC’s first home, the race marks FC Cincinnati’s 10th anniversary by taking participants on a scenic point-to-point course ending at the iconic TQL Stadium.
This community event is co-hosted by the FC Cincinnati Foundation and Pig Works, with presenting sponsor Medpace. Drawing runners a
nd walkers of all ages and abilities, the event is a family-friendly celebration of fitness, fun and soccer.
The event started in 2019 as a downtown race and watch party at The Banks, and has grown into a day of celebrating Cincinnati soccer while benefiting the FC Cincinnati Foundation and Flying Pig Marathon charities.
This year, the event looks a bit different—while past FCC3 events have used a loop course, this year it is a point to point—meaning the start is different from the finish. But there’s a reason for the course change: The race course starts at Nippert Stadium, FC Cincinnati's home for its first five years, and finishes at TQL Stadium, the club's current home. After the race, a celebration will be held on the TQL Stadium Plaza that includes food and beer vendors, as well as family fun activities.
The FCC3 was on hiatus in 2024 because of scheduling conflicts, but this year it’s included in the year-long celebration of FC Cincinnati’s 10-year anniversary of soccer in Cincinnati. In addition, former FC Cincinnati players are expected to be in attendance at the post party to congratulate fans on their run.
All participants in the FCC3 receive a race shirt, a finisher medal, and access to the post-race party, but the field is limited and registrations are going fast.