Official Race Site:
Course:
The course starts near Paul Brown Stadium, continues down the river, continues along Smale Park, passes Great American Ball Park and Heritage Bank Arena.
Benefit:
Raising money for the foundation in order to give assistance, aide, scholarships and programming for our Queen City Foundation kids.
Run Divisions:
Men & Women: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60/over.
Walk Divisions:
Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over. If you intend to run any part of the course, sign up as a runner.
Awards:
Top Male and Female Runners. Top Male and Female Walkers. Age Group awards to first place in each division.
Awards Ceremony:
Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.
Partnership with Vibe Cincinnati:
This year the 5k will be a part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend. And for this reason we wanted to have a race downtown so that all of our new out of town runners can walk to the race. There will be entertainment during and after the race to fit the mold of a Vibe Cincinnati weekend. Our goal is to make this a great mixer of full of fun, entertainment and fitness.
Chip Timing:
This year's race will be accurately "chip timed" using MyLaps Bib Tag technology. No need to return chips after the race.
5K Early Registration and Regular Registration Fees:
5K Early registration $25 - May 5th, 2025 cut off
5K Registration after May 5th, 2025 - $40
5K Same Day Registration $45
Race day registration:
Same day race day registration starts at 12:01 AM day of race
T-shirts:
Race T-shirts can be added for $10
All races include Chip Timing
Register Online:
Sign up now through the night before either race.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION:
Friday, July 24th 2026 @ Fleet Feet Oakley 10am - 6pm 3235 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
20% off apparel for race participants during packet pick-up
Race-Day Check-in:
Race day check-in starts 1hr before race start time at the venue.
e-mail address:
All entries with valid e-mail addresses will receive pre-race confirmation of entry.
Directions:
Google: 39.096139, -84.519509 for directions from your location
Parking:
Ample parking available in adjacent parking lots and streets.
Need more information:
Contact Greg McCormick (513) 652-6225
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Cincinnati.
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