Queen City 5K

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE REDS COMMUNITY FUND.

Join runners and walkers in the 25th annual Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run presented by TriHealth at Great American Ball Park and help raise funds for the Reds Community Fund. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome, with the exception of the Gapper's Kids Fun Run, which is limited to kids ages 10 and under. All participants will receive a custom race medal, race t-shirt, professional chip-timing with live results, a post-race party in the First Star Fan Zone and (1) View Level ticket to the Monday, June 15 Reds vs Mets home game. (Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.)

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All Redlegs Run participants will have the opportunity to raise money for the Reds Community Fund. Runners and walkers can create their individual fundraising page, in which family, friends, colleagues and other Reds fans can donate through a personalized link. Check out the leaderboard below, or go to the Personal Fundraiser Tab! The first 20 individuals to raise $500 will receive a random autographed item from a current Cincinnati Reds player!

Autographed items will be distributed in the FanZone after the race, at the RCF booth by the stage!

Chase and Cole Fischer were two brothers who tragically passed away July of 2023. They were both avid runners on the Villa Cross Country Team. They lived life to the fullest and we want to commemorate their lives through a 5k. Please join us on June 6th, from 8 am - 11:00 am to celebrate their lives and the gift of running. All proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please click on this link for details: Sponsor-Donate Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati

Sponsorships close May 27th.

Registration

Participants registered by Sunday, May 31st receive a bib & a t-shirt - $35.

June 1st to June 5th late registrations without shirt - $35.

Registration closes midnight June 5th.

Bib Pickup

Friday, June 5th

11:00am – 6:00pm

Tri-State Running Company

148 Barnwood Drive

Edgewood, KY

Saturday, June 6th

7:00 – 7:50am

Villa Madonna Academy Gym Foyer

2500 Amsterdam Road

Villa Hills, KY

Schedule of Events

7:50 – Welcome & Prayer

8:00 – 5k Run & Walk Begins

10:00 – Awards for Top Runners Announced

Post-race celebration with music by DJ Diamond and food by A Catered Affair.

We will also have a Kona Ice truck at the celebration.

Parking

Parking on campus is limited, so carpooling is appreciated. Parking will be available at Villa and in the lot at the soccer / baseball field on Amsterdam Road across from Palomino Drive

Awards

Medals to the top 3 in each age group, male and female.

The Run for Chief Race is back, honoring the life and legacy of Jaden 'Jay Chief' Woodard! This race embodies the LIVE LIKE CHIEF mantra—celebrating kindness, love, and a little friendly competition. Join us on June 20st to run and remember Jay Chief’s incredible spirit. Stick around afterward for a special celebration of his amazing life! All funds raised will be donated to Jaden's Fund at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Heart Institute!

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.