Cincinnati, Ohio (November 6, 2003) - The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon is now accepting online registration applications for the 6th annual race, on Sunday, May 2, 2004.

"We're expecting a record number of participants for next year's Marathon," said Iris Simpson-Bush, executive director. "We're encouraging as many people as possible to sign up early to make sure they have a spot in the 'Pig'."

To register for the Marathon, just click here and follow instructions. Early registrants can take advantage of the early full marathon registration price of only $55, good until January 20th.

Runners also can sign up now for the Ernst & Young 4-person relay, Outback 2-person relay, Corporate Challenge relay and the Papa John's 10K. On-line registration for the Flying Piglet Fun Run and new 5K Saturday run will be available after the first of the year.

If you would prefer to fill out a paper registration and send it in, registration forms also are available. Please call (513) 721-PIGS and request an entry form.

The 6th annual Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon will be run on Sunday, May 2, 2004, with the Kahn's Flying Piglet Fun Run and new 5K run scheduled for Saturday, May 1. Presenting sponsors of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon are CoActive Marketing Group, Mercy Health Partners and Paycor. Gold sponsors are Asics, the City of Cincinnati, City Dash, Clif Bar and Zumbiel. Media sponsors are WLWT-TV, WRRM-FM, WYGY-FM, WMOJ-FM and ChannelCincinnati.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR AN INTERVIEW WITH IRIS SIMPSON-BUSH, PLEASE CONTACT GAME DAY COMMUNICATIONS AT 513.929.4263.