on a pig Adventure

Photos: Shae Combs

The Flying Pig believes that everyone deserves to feel the joy of crossing the official Flying Pig Marathon Finish Swine. More than a decade ago, the organization created PigAbilities, a one-mile event designed to be fully accessible for athletes of all abilities and their supporters. Participants are empowered to run, walk, or roll at their own pace. With no official times or winners, PigAbilities is a celebration of achievement and an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities..

“We are thrilled to bring back our PigAbilities training event to the Cincinnati Zoo,” said Doug Olberding, president and CEO of Pig Works. “Thanks to our partners at the Cincinnati Zoo and Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services for providing these free opportunities for PigAbilities athletes to socialize and train together.”

Participants in the PigAbilities” kicked-off their training at the Cincinnati Zoo on Saturday, March 28. Athletes and their escorts began the day in the zoo’s Education Building for animal encounters and a short program. After the program, participants made a lap around the pond and enjoyed a scavenger hunt with check-ins around the route.