Fifty West, Pig Works Launch Limited-Edition 'Piggy Bank Light' to Support Flying Pig Marathon Fundraising Campaign

The new beer aims to raise funds for Pig Works' $12 million capital campaign to build a permanent community headquarters.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:33am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life featuring a shattered piggy bank made of polished ceramic on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the fragility of fundraising efforts and the need for community support.A shattered piggy bank symbolizes the fragility of fundraising efforts, underscoring the need for community support to achieve the capital campaign's ambitious goals.Cincinnati Today

Fifty West Brewing Co. and Pig Works have partnered to launch a limited-edition collaboration beer called Piggy Bank Light. The release coincides with Pig Works' $12 million capital campaign to build a new 18,000-square-foot community headquarters in Walnut Hills, Cincinnati. The campaign will fund expanded youth programming, charitable partnerships, and the continued growth of the Flying Pig Marathon. Each can of Piggy Bank Light features a QR code that allows consumers to donate directly to the campaign, with 100% of donations benefiting Pig Works.

Why it matters

The Flying Pig Marathon has been a beloved Cincinnati tradition for over 25 years, generating more than $45 million in annual economic impact. Pig Works' new headquarters will serve as a central hub for youth fitness programs, adaptive and inclusive athletics, volunteer training, and community gatherings, creating more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage in an active lifestyle.

The details

Piggy Bank Light is a crisp, approachable light lager built for race season. The limited-release beer features collectible packaging designed to commemorate the collaboration and the capital campaign. Piggy Bank Light will be available at select Kroger locations across Cincinnati, as well as a limited number of additional retail partners. Fifty West will host the official launch of Piggy Bank Light at its Wooster Pike location on April 9, featuring a community fun run, first access to the beer, and appearances from Flying Pig Marathon mascots.

  • Pig Works publicly launched the $12 million capital campaign on March 31, 2026.
  • Fifty West will host the official launch of Piggy Bank Light on April 9, 2026.

The players

Fifty West Brewing Co.

A Cincinnati-based brewery that has partnered with Pig Works for years, helping to kick off Flying Pig Marathon weekend through the opening Fifty West Mile race.

Pig Works

The organization behind the Flying Pig Marathon, which has brought the Cincinnati region together through movement, joy, and shared experience for more than 25 years.

Doug Olberding

The CEO of Pig Works.

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What they’re saying

“Our partnership with Fifty West has grown naturally over the years, and when the capital campaign came to life, it felt like the perfect moment to bring a beer into the mix. Piggy Bank Light is a fun, but meaningful extension of what we've already been building together.”

— Doug Olberding, CEO of Pig Works

What’s next

Pig Works aims to reach its $12 million fundraising goal to build the new community headquarters in Walnut Hills.

The takeaway

The Piggy Bank Light collaboration beer is a creative way for Fifty West and Pig Works to support the future of the Flying Pig Marathon and expand access to movement and fitness programs across the Cincinnati region.