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Date:
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Location:
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, Ohio
45233
United States
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5k Run Walk

8th Annual MSJ 5K

Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:30 am

Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH

Join us on a Saturday, 9/26 for a 5K Run or Walk through Mount St. Joseph University and surrounding campus.

Official MSJ website:

http://msj.edu/msj5k

Course:

5 Kilometer course winds through the campus of the Mount St. Joseph University and the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse.

Divisions:

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and over 80

Awards Recognition:

Overall Male and Female winners and Top male and female performers in each age category will receive an award.

Pre-Race activities:

Pre-race music and entertainment starting at 8:00 a.m.

Post Race Celebration:

Immediately following the race, refreshments, stretching, massage and entertainment will be available

Entry Fee:

Adults 18-64:

$30

Youth 17 and under, Seniors 65 and over, MSJ Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni

$20

Registration includes chip timing, T-shirt, awards, and pre/post events. After 9/3/26, T-shirts are included while supplies last.

T-Shirts:

All participants registered before September 3rd will receive a commemorative race t-shirt with their registration. You must be signed up prior to 9/3/26 to be guaranteed a shirt. Registrations after 9/3/26 will receive a shirt while supplies last.

Note: All registrations are to be done online including race day.

No Sweat Option:

Can't make it to the race? You can still support the event by choosing the "No Sweat Option". We will include a race t-shirt with your registration (while supplies last) as a Thank You for your support.

Early Check in and Packet Pick up:

Thursday, September 24th 11:00-1:00 in Quad near Seton Center Lobby

Friday, September 25th 4:00-6:00 in Quad near Seton Center Lobby

Race Day Check in and Packet Pick up:

7:30 am - 8:15 am at Upper East Lot.

Register online:

All registrations are to be done online. Online registration will be available through race day.

Results:

Final results will be posted online here and at the race.

Location:

5701 Delhi Road Cincinnati, OH 45233

Coordinates:

39.095862, -84.639067

For more information:

contact:

Christy Heinrich

513-244-4519

[email protected]

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