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9 fun run events in Cincinnati, Ohio

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • 1228 Considine Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45204, United States
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    Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    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.

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  • Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Conquer the Hill 5K — Let’s Make Year 15 the Biggest Yet!

    Get ready to charge through the ‘hill, cheer on your neighbors, and celebrate community at the 15th annual Conquer the Hill on Saturday, April 25th. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a power walker, or pushing the world’s cutest co‑pilot in a stroller, this is your morning to shine.

    ● 5K Start: 8:30 AM

    ● Kid Fun Run: 9:30 AM

    ● T‑Shirt Guarantee Deadline: Register by Friday, March 27th

    Thanks to our presenting and supporting sponsors — Park National Bank, Laura Wogen of Oyler Hines Realty, and JK Meurer — every single registration dollar goes directly to the Braves Helping Braves Fund, supporting Indian Hill families in need. This event is powered by the collaborative efforts of the Indian Hill PTO, Indian Hill Boosters, and the Indian Hill Foundation.

    Race Weekend Details

    Packet Pick‑Up

    ● Friday, April 24th: 3:00–6:00 PM

    Saturday, April 26th: 7:00–8:00 AM

    ● Location: HS/MS campus near the Board of Education Office

    5K Race

    ● Start: 8:30 AM at the Indian Hill High School bus parking lot

    ● Finish: A high‑energy celebration inside Tomahawk Stadium

    Kid Fun Run

    ● Start: 9:30 AM on the Tomahawk (IHHS) stadium track

    ● Distances vary by age (although no longer than ¼ mile); participants can choose their distance the morning of the race

    ● All Fun Run participants must be registered, regardless of age

    Post‑Race Fun

    Stick around after the finish line festivities to shop at the Makers Market, hosted by the Indian Hill PTO.

    T‑Shirts

    All 5K and Fun Run participants registered by March 27th are guaranteed an Indian Hill race shirt in their selected size. Additional shirts may be available after the deadline but cannot be guaranteed.

    100% of Registration Fees Support Braves Helping Braves

    Learn more about Braves Helping Braves here:

    https://www.indianhillschools.org/BravesHelpingBraves.aspx

    Past race results are available at TIMINGSPOT.COM.

    Registration FAQs

    Who needs to register?

    ● Anyone participating in the 5K or Kid Fun Run should register. Children 5 and under may participate for free.

    Can students choose either race?

    ● Yes! Just select the correct race during registration. Changes can be made at packet pick‑up if needed.

    Why the shirt deadline?

    ● Shirts must be ordered in late March to avoid waste and maximize donations to Braves Helping Braves. If a shirt matters to you, register before 3/27.

    Want to get involved another way?

    ● We welcome sponsors and volunteers. Contact [email protected]

    Results can be found at TIMINGSPOT.COM

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  • Fri, May 08, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    Kilgour 5K Run and Walk

    Friday, May 8, 2026, 7:00 pm

    Kilgour School in Mt. Lookout

    Join us Friday May 8th at 7pm for this family friendly run/walk 5K through beautiful Mt. Lookout. Join us after the race for beer from Rhinegheist, food, and music!

    Can't participate? Then why not volunteer?? Signups coming soon!

    • Location: The race will begin and end on Aultwoods Lane across from Kilgour Elementary located at 1339 Herschel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208 (Mt. Lookout). Kilgour School Website

    • PLEASE NOTE: The race has a new course this year and will go through Delta. Parents are asked to run/walk with minor children due to new course and higher traffic areas.

    • Benefit: Race proceeds benefit the Kilgour Sports Boosters.

    • Course: Course updates coming soon!

    • Post-Race Party: We will be hosting a post-race party beginning at 7:15pm that will feature beer from Rhinegeist, food trucks, and music! Each registration will include a food ticket!

    • Divisions:

    Under 6

    7-8 yrs

    9-10 yrs

    11-12 yrs

    13-15 yrs

    16-18 yrs

    19 and up

    • Awards: Ribbons to all participants, medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male & female finisher of each age group, and trophies for the top overall male and top overall female finishers.

    • Registration Fees: Registration includes chip timing and after-party

    Early Bird Registration: 3/10/2026 to 4/30/2026; Adults $25, Kids (0-17) $20

    Better Late than Never: 4/30/2026 to 5/7/2026; Adults $30, Kids (0-17) $25

    Procrastinators aka Same Day: 5/8/2026; Adults $35, Kids (0-17) $30

    • T-Shirts: T-Shirts and Women's Cut Tanks are available to add for an additional $10.50. Shirts come in youth tees, unisex tees, and women's cut tanks. Available while supplies last.

    • Free Kids Fun Run: We will have a free kid's fund run for kids ages 3-5 and 6-8. Fun run begins after the race starts and ALL runners are through the start line. Signups available on race day.

    • Register Online: Online registration will be available through race time. Same day registration will be completed via personal cell phone. All same day registrations will be cashless.

    • Packet Pick-up: Pre-race packet (bib and shirt) will be available at Kilgour School Thursday May 7th from 5pm to 7pm.

    • Race Day Check-in: Race Day Check-in and Packet Pick up will be from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm at the school.

    • Email Confirmation: All pre-registered participants with a valid email address will receive an email confirmation.

    • Age Groups: 6 and under, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, 13-15 yrs, 16-18 yrs, and 19 plus.

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  • Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    The race will begin and end at Lunken Playfield (Doors open at 7:30 am and the race starts at 9:30am

    Host: The Heartbeats for Life 5K is sponsored by Cincinnati Right to Life and Cincinnati Life Runners to bring the pro-life community together for a family-friendly day full of fun, fellowship, and life. Proceeds go toward pro-life efforts to affect culture and public policy.

    Packet Pick-Up will be Race Day.

    Divisions:

    5k Run Divisions: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-69, 70+

    5k Walk Division: 20 and under, 21 - 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

    Race Day Schedule of events:

    7:30 am - 9:15 am – Race Day Check-in

    9:30 – Race begins

    10:30 - Awards announced

    10:45- Kids dash (10 and under)

    After the raffle closes, names are pulled and posted on boards.

    Please have everyone check the boards to see if they won.

    Registration:

    Adults 18 and over: $35. $45 on race day.

    Youth 17 and under: $25. $30 on race day.

    Family price: $110

    All participants will receive chip timing and a t-shirt while supplies last.

    Note: All registrations are online only, including race day

    Free Kids Fun Run:

    After the 5K Run/Walk

    Notes: Infants in strollers and children participating in the Kid’s Dash are free and will not receive chips, but must be registered. Please select the Free kids event.

    No pets please.

    All proceeds benefit Cincinnati Right to Life Educational Foundation and Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati projects to protect the sanctity of human life in Southwestern Ohio and beyond.

    Cincinnati Right to Life Educational Foundation provides education regarding bioethical issues such as abortion, human experimentation, and euthanasia; works to improve personal and social awareness and responsibility for all human life; promotes care and assistance for mothers and children, the handicapped and the elderly; and encourages pro-life research and education on life issues.

    Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati works to establish a life affirming culture by organizing legislative efforts, encouraging pro-life candidates and office holders, and monitoring public and private entities’ decisions and practices affecting human life issues.

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  • Sat, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM

    Join us at Silverton's Ficke Park for the Fourth Annual Silverton Color Fun Run & Walk!

    What's a color run?

    Participants are "splashed" with chalk color at color stations along the race course. Participants are provided a white t-shirt on race morning, and will be doused with color by the end of the event. How many colors can you collect on your shirt?! This is an untimed event.

    Color Run/Walk 1.5 Miler

    • Open to all ages. Anyone 13 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Includes five laps on the asphalt path around the park with 5 color stations.

    Keep the party going at the Color Run Carnival!

    The fun continues at Ficke Park between 12P-3P with music, food, carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, and more!

    Not interested in getting plastered in color? No problem! All are welcome at the Carnival!

    All proceeds support the students at Silverton Elementary.

    This event is co-sponsored by Silverton Elementary, the Village of Silverton, and High Grain Brewery & Kitchen.

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  • 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202, United States
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    Sat, May 23, 2026 at 8:25 AM

    Get ready for the sweetest run in town!

    Join us for another year of candy-coated fun at the most delicious 5K around. Whether it’s your first race or you’re a returning pro, you’ll love the vibrant, welcoming vibe in beautiful downtown Cincinnati!

    Cross that finish line like a champ—throw your arms up, grab your shiny medal (and yes, plenty of candy!), and flash that winning smile for our photographer. Your FREE race photos will be the perfect way to relive the sweet memories with friends and family for years to come!

    Every 5K participant gets:

    • A colorful, fun race T-shirt

    • A big, custom medal

    • Your very own bib number

    • A candy packet (because… priorities!)

    • FREE race photos

    What’s the Little Jelly Tot Dash?

    It’s a short, super-fun run (100 yards or less) for kids ages 6 and under! We make it a BIG deal so every little runner feels like a star. They’ll dash toward the finish line, run under the big arch, and celebrate like champions! Parents can cheer and snap pics, and our photographer will capture their big moment too.

    Kids get:

    • A cool T-shirt

    • Candy (of course!)

    • A surprise toy

    Pre-Race Packet Pickup:

    • Friday May 22

    • TBD

    Race Day Times

    • Saturday May 23

    • Packet Pickup 7:30 am to 8:30 am

    • Jelly Tot Dash 8:25 am

    • 5k Start 8:30 am

    Awards

    • 1st Place Overall Male and Female

    • 1st Place Age Group Male and Female (15 under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

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  • Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    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.)

    Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, is the simple way to be ready for your child's higher education - whether it's a traditional four-year college, community college, trade or specialty school, certificate program, or graduate school, and Ohio's 529 Plan can be used nationwide at thousands of different schools. Your savings grow tax-free and stay tax-free when used for qualified higher education expenses. Ohio residents who contribute to CollegeAdvantage can deduct their 529 contributions from their taxable state income up to $4,000 per year, per beneficiary, with unlimited carry forward. Your child is going to college someday. Someday starts at CollegeAdvantage.com.

    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!

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