On Sunday, March 1, the Flying Pig mascot will cheer on a training group of athletes with disabilities and their supporters at LeBlond Rec Center. Now in its fourth year, the PigAbilities Meetups help participants train weekly for the one-mile event during Flying Pig weekend.
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS) partners with Queen City Running Club to help people stay active and connect.
The weekly meetups are 2-3 p.m. on Sundays through April 26 and cover distances from 0.25 miles to 1 mile along accessible routes. See the training schedule below.
“These meetups are about more than just exercise—they’re about building confidence and community,” said Ann Myres, HCDDS Community Navigator and leader of the PigAbilities Meetups. “Everyone moves at their own pace, and we’re here to support each other every step of the way.”
“I like to do PigAbilities because it’s a way to exercise, but it also gives you a chance to meet friends,” said Miara Miles, 2026 PigAbilities Ambassador. “So come join us!”
Click here for a flyer. Contact Ann Myres with questions at (513) 703-2138 or ann.myres@hamiltonddsohio.gov.
PigAbilities is Saturday, May 2. Learn more and register at FlyingPigMarathon.com. Use code “MIARA26” for 10% off your registration fee!
Training Dates
- March 1 – LeBlond Rec Center, 2335 Riverside Drive
- March 8 – Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park, 1135 Riverside Drive
- March 15 – LeBlond Rec Center, 2335 Riverside Drive
- March 22 – Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park, 1135 Riverside Drive
- *March 28 – Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens; registration required (Click here to register) *Rescheduled due to weather forecast
- March 29 – LeBlond Rec Center, 2335 Riverside Drive
- April 5 – No Group Meetup
- April 12 – LeBlond Rec Center, 2335 Riverside Drive
- April 19 – Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park, 1135 Riverside Drive
- April 26 – LeBlond Rec Center, 2335 Riverside Drive
