Saint Joe's Incline to the Finish Line 5K

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

The Hunger 5K is a fun, family-friendly way for people of all ages to help those in need. Proceeds benefit Matthew 25: Ministries’ work with the poorest of the poor and disaster victims in Greater Cincinnati, throughout the U.S., and around the world. For over 20 years, Matthew 25 has been collecting food products to support local pantries and shelters.

Groups/Teams of 6+ receive $5 discount (refunded after member 6)

Since the first Hunger 5K was held, more than 1 million pounds of food has been distributed to people in need in Greater Cincinnati.

*Military Discount: As a thank you for their service, active military personnel and veterans have the opportunity to participate in the Hunger 5K for FREE! Simply use this complimentary code when registering online: military26.

**Virtual: Choosing this registration option indicates that you are unable to attend the event, but would like to receive a t-shirt in the mail after the race, if you cannot attend packet pickup. Be sure to select your desired shirt size and provide your current postal address when completing the registration form.

Welcome to Alpine Trail Race Series Season 3 (ATRS 3.0)

Race Course:

Join us and enjoy one of the most beautiful off-road trails in Cincinnati. French Park offers large meadow areas nestled inside the wooded perimeter, several trails, and a creek known for fossils, which wind through the park and will be part of the race course. If you're looking for elevation gain, French Park has you covered. French Park boasts the most elevation gain with 331 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is French Park Short Loop, which will get you 154 ft of elevation gain.

5K Race Route

10K Race Route ( 2 Loops of 5K route)

Half Marathon (2 Loops of Different 5k course)

Note: We retain the right to change the race route as deemed necessary

Race Information:

The race starts at 9:00 AM.

BIB pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race start.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

Themed Races - All of our 5K runs and 10K runs have a fun theme.

Trail Running Series Awards - All runners will receive series points towards yearly series awards. Plus TRAVEL opportunity for the series winners, male and female. DETAILS CLICK HERE!

For Everyone - Runners and walkers are welcome.

Finisher Medal - All finishers will receive one of our fun-themed finisher medals.

Costume - It is not required to wear a costume, but it is encouraged.

Best Costume Award - We give out the best costume awards at every live race.

Small Race - Get to know other runners and walkers in your area.

Transfer - If you miss the race, you can transfer to another one of our races.

Monthly Races - Most races are held every month in Cincinnati.

Discount - To Promote Trail running among youths, we Offer 15% discount for anyone who is under 20.

Course Time Limit:

3 hours

Race Rules:

Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.

We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.

No dogs on the course.

Walkers are always welcome.

ATRS Rules Regulations

The ATR Live Race Series runs yearly from March 1 to October 31. All participants are automatically enrolled in the series once they complete an ATR qualifying race. Qualifying races are any race events hosted by ATR and say they are part of the series. Points will be awarded in each age category, male and female, for each qualifying race. Only the top 3 participants with the most points for each age category, male and female, at the end of the series, will receive a series award. Points are awarded based on the table below. There will not be any ties. All times are based on gun times. Awards will be mailed out on December 1st.

Live Race Point Chart:

1st place = 20 points

2nd place = 18 points

3rd place = 16 points

4th place = 14 points

5th place = 12 points

6th place = 10 points

7th place = 8 points

8th place = 6 points

9th place = 4 points

10th place = 2 points

Participation Points = 2 points

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Join us for the 3RD ANNUAL MAGNIFY YOUR RUN/WALK! This is a fun, family-friendly event where everyone is welcome! Whether you’re running, walking, pushing a stroller, or bringing your four-legged friend, this event is all about coming together in support of Magnified Giving. Your participation helps educate, inspire, and engage students in philanthropy, touching hearts, lifting others, and magnifying the impact of giving in our community. ABOUT MAGNIFIED GIVING --- Magnified Giving is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit that empowers the next generation of philanthropists. Your participation enables the education of youth in philanthropy and supports local charities through the hands of our youth! Learn More The mission of Magnified Giving is to educate, inspire, and engage students in philanthropy, and to touch the hearts and minds of teens, lighten the concerns of others, and magnify the impact of philanthropy. At the heart of our mission is our belief that anyone can be a philanthropist!

We believe that philanthropy is using your time, talents, and treasure to serve others, at any age - and we all have something to offer! We focus on educating children and teens in philanthropy because we want the youth in our community to see their own potential to bring about positive change in the world around them. When we plant this idea early on and teach them how to use their time, talents, and treasure, the youngest among us can spend the rest of their lives being change-makers! --- MAGNIFIED GIVING PROGRAMS Youth groups of 6th -12th graders who explore philanthropy, service, social causes, and community nonprofits, ultimately granting $1,000 or more to a local nonprofit. Learn More Fun, energetic summer service-learning camps for 5th-9th grade students to engage in meaningful hands-on service projects and learn how they make a difference in the world. Learn MoreWe provide training and resources to infuse our region with and engage youth in service-learning and encourage spaces for

meaningful reflection and conversations about philanthropy and service. Learn More

Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings

Sunday, June 21, 2026 9:00 am

French Park, Cincinnati, OH

French Park originally started out in its entirety as a farm, is now one of the city's most picturesque parks. The 3.6 mile course will take runners through almost everything that the park has to offer. Starting at the top of the hill, runners will descend down into the meadow, through the tall grass, and then run the perimeter before heading into the interior of the park. The course will follow the creek and cross it several times, giving runners the option to either tiptoe over stepping stones, use log bridges, or dash directly through it. The course will then gradually rise back to the shelter and meadow where it began. The event coincides with Father's Day for 2026.

This is the Fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Location:

3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Link to French Park Web Page

Coordinates: 39.197563, -84.419985

The Course:

The 3.6 mile course will take runners through almost everything that the park has to offer. Starting at the top of the hill, runners will descend down into the meadow, through the tall grass, and then run the perimeter before heading into the interior of the park. The course will follow the creek and cross it several times, giving runners the option to either tiptoe over stepping stones, use log bridges, or dash directly through it. The course will then gradually rise back to the shelter and meadow where it began. Distance is approximate and is subject to change.

Individual Event Awards:

RACE AWARDS

Age-Graded awards.

PLUS: A FREE pair of Altra Shoes will be randomly awarded at each event (no duplicates in one season).

Randomly drawn door prizes will be also be awarded at each event. (must be present to win, so stick around!)

T-Shirts:

Series shirts can be ordered with registration for $20 or you can purchase at the Fleet Feet tent on race day.

Amenities:

We will have a variety of treats for you.

Registration Fee:

Registration Fee: $23.50 Pre-registration per race. Online Registration only.

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

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

Online registration will be available on race day via mobile if we are not sold out.

Race Day Registration and pick up:

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

The Dirt Days Trail Series:

This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.