Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Our annual spring 5K event returns April 11, 2026!

• 🐷 Looking for a relaxed Flying Pig tune-up? We've got you covered!

• 🌳 Is a scenic walk more your pace? You can do that, too!

• 🏁 It doesn't matter how you cross the finish line.

• 🥞 We all get to celebrate with a hot, hearty breakfast and fun activities at the end!

Race Day Schedule

• Packet Pickup Begins: 8:30am

• Race Begins: 9:00am

• Post-Race Festivities (Including Breakfast): 9:30am

About the Event

The Sap Run is a scenic, slightly hilly neighborhood 5K route, held about every spring since 1989 to help raise money for Kennedy Heights Community Council and its efforts to support the neighborhood.

Since this typically takes place a month before Flying Pig Weekend, many participants use this as a light training opportunity. Others use this as an opportunity to casually walk the route and catch up with friends, family, and neighbors.

The races are timed, but this is an intentionally low-stress, small field race, ending with breakfast and fun activities for all ages inside.

More Information

• Contact: saprun@kennedyheights.org

• Website: https://kennedyheights.org/saprun

Support Rees E. Price Academy school community!

Students and families will run around our school four times (or more!). Teachers and volunteers will toss colored powdered on students as they pass by. This is a fun way to get students and families supporting our school community! Following the run, we will have prizes, cupcakes, food, and raffle baskets.

View our items for raffle here: https://event.gives/2026raffle/items

Rees E. Price Academy, a Cincinnati Public School, serves Preschool through Sixth Grade students from East Price Hill. Join our fun run and support our community! The funds raised from the color run and the raffles will go towards our Parent Teacher Organization. Through our PTO, we are able to get our students to camps, provide classroom supplies, cook hot breakfasts for our students on major test days, and create other enriching experiences for our school's students.

Wyoming PSA 5K

Sunday, April 12, 2026 8:00 am

Wyoming Green, 412 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215

The Wyoming PSA is proud to be bringing a 5K to Wyoming! The PSA's mission is to support excellence in Wyoming City Schools by financially supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom. All funds raised from the race go directly back to the students. All ages and fitness levels are welcome for our inaugural Wyoming PSA 5K!

Benefit: Supporting Wyoming City Schools

Host: Wyoming PSA

Course: Starting at the village green in Wyoming. Two lap course circling around the flat village of Wyoming, going by the Wyoming City Building, Wyoming High School, and ultimately ending back up at the green for an after party complete with a DJ and snacks.

Divisions: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 70+

Awards: Top male and female in each division

Post Race: After party on the Green complete with a DJ and snacks.

Shirts: T-shirts are included with registration while supplies last. Available in Youth and Adult Sizes.

T-shirt deadline: Please sign up by Sunday, March 29 in order to be guaranteed to receive your size.

Registration Fee: $35 adults 17 and over. Kids 16 and under can sign up for $20. Through 04/05/26.

After 04/05/26: $40 adults 17 and over. Kids 16 and under can sign up for $25.

All registration is online only including race day.

Chip Timed: Registration includes chip timing by Running Time Race Services. Results will be posted on this site.

Early Check-in: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Gilligan’s on the Green 400 Wyoming Ave. 2-4pm

Race Day Check-in: 6:45 - 7:45 at Village Green

Note to Parents: Although the course will be closed to traffic and staffed by volunteers, parents and guardians are responsible for their children’s safety throughout the event. Younger runners should be accompanied by a parent, older sibling, or guardian on the course.

No Pets Please: This is a family friendly event, so while strollers are welcome, please leave the furry friends at home for the safety of our runners.

Rain or Shine. No Refunds.

Please join us for the 21st Annual 'Matt's 5K Pursuit' on Sunday, April 12th to support Matt's Foundation and celebrate funding 131 K9's totaling over $1.4 million! Your donations and sponsorships, participation, in person or virtual, is greatly appreciated as we work to help keep our communities safe. Should you participate virtually, you must upload your time by 9 am April 12th to compete for a medal.

HOW TO GET YOUR T-SHIRT:

All pre-registered, by March 31st, (in person) will be guaranteed an event t-shirt; late registrants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last. You can pick up your shirt/bib on Thursday, April 9th from 4-7 pm at Queen City Running, 5819 Cheviot Road or on race day before 8:30 a.m.

Pre-registration closes March 31th. After that, you can still register online and on race day until 8:30 a.m. but a late fee of $5 per person will be added and you will not be guaranteed a shirt. If you pre-registered (and have not pick up your shirt/bib at Queen City Running), you will check in at the 'Pre-Registration' booth. If you registered after March 31st, check in at 'Late Registration' (formerly 'Same Day').

Sponsorships will be accepted until March 31st.

The Matt Haverkamp Foundation is proud to have been able to purchase 131 K9's for law enforcement agencies since 2005. In 2025 we assisted ten police departments by funding 16 K9's, equipment and training totaling over $210,000. In 2026 we've already received many request and hope to be able to assist. Your support and participation in this year's 5k will help us continue our mission to support law enforcement with their K9 Units.

Dirt Days Trail Series - Ault Park Switchback

Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:00 am

Ault Park, Cincinnati, OH

Ault Park is one of the most frequently used parks in Cincinnati. Its intricate network of trails is one of the City's best kept secrets.

Link to Ault Park Web Page

Google: 39°08'02.8"N 84°24'47.5"W

Q - What is the course like?

A - The Ault Park Switchback will start with a short loop near the pavilion, before entering the woods. Once on the trail, runners will enjoy a rolling route, going down by the old railroad trestle, and even spending some time on the old pioneer road from the late 1700's. Networking through Ault's web of trails, the 3.6 mile course will come back up to the pavilion and then finish back at the soccer field. This course features many twists and turns with a few hills mixed in for good measure?.

Q - Are there awards

There will be age-graded awards. In addition, there will be random drawing for prizes with one lucky grand prize winner. (must be present to win, so stick around!)

There are no duplicate Grand Prize Drawing winners throughout the series. We like to spread the wealth!

Q - Are there race shirts?

A - Dirt Day Trail Series Tech shirts will be available for this event for $20 each. You can purchase with your registration or buy at the Fleet Feet tent at the venue.

Q - What goes on after the race?

A - Awards ceremony and we will have a variety of treats for you.

Q - How much does it cost?

A - Registration Fee: $23.50. All signups will be done online. You may sign up online through race day from your computer, tablet or phone.

A - Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.

A - We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information.

Q - What do I get with my registration?

A - Registration includes well-marked course, bib number, timing chip, fluid station, refreshments, chance for awards, door prizes, good folks, great fun!

Q - When can I pick up my bib number etc.?

A - Check in on day of race is from 7:30 am through 8:45 am. There is no early packet pick up for this event.