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Conquering with Canaan 5K
Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 am
Corwin-Nixon Park, Mason, OH
Canaan Joseph Foundation is a non-profit organization with a goal of helping families with children diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease. Every 15 minutes a child born is being diagnosed with a congenital heart disease, the # 1 birth defect in children. On average, 40,000 children born are diagnosed with CHD. With the size of a walnut, many newborns undergo open-heart surgeries in the first few days of their life. It is a world-changing and heart-wrenching journey the loved ones of the child must face. There is no cure for it, only a temporary fix. This means these children go numerous heart surgeries during their lifetime. Many do not make it beyond their first year. Needless to say, one of the hardest battles the loved ones fight along with their little heart warrior. The proceeds from this fundraiser will directly benefit the inpatient families and research in the Cardiac Unit at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
More about Canaan Joseph Foundation
Events Offered:
5K Walk
5K Run
5K Virtual
Location:
The event will be held at Corwin Nixon Park, located at 6249 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040.
Google Directions to Start/Finish/Parking
Run Divisions:
12/under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70/over
Walk Divisions:
20/under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Awards:
Top male and female runners and walkers. Age group awards for each run/walk division. Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.
T-Shirts:
Included with registration for those who sign up by March 25, 2026
Chip Timing:
Race will be professionally chip-timed by Running Time Race Services
Post-Race Activities:
Kids Fun Run, Awards Ceremony, Refreshments, Kids Fun Activities
Registration Fee:
Adults 13 and over:
Early bird - $25 through Wednesday, March 25, 2026
$35 from March 26 through Friday, April 24, 2026
$40 Race Day
Kids 5-12:
Early bird - $15 through Wednesday, March 25, 2026
$20 from March 26 through Friday, April 24, 2026
$25 Race Day
Kids under 5 need not register
Registration includes Chip Timing, refreshments, T-shirt (See deadline) and a chance for awards.
All registration will be online including race day
Additional Details:
Strollers, baby joggers and wagons are allowed, but those using them must be registered participants regardless of age and ability level. Unregistered participants, pets, unauthorized vehicles, skateboards, roller skates, bicycles or other motorized devices are not allowed.
Race Check-in and Packet Pickup:
Race-day Check-in and Number Pickup: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM at Corwin Nixon Park.
Race Day Registration:
All registration will be online including race day
Parking:
Free Parking Onsite
***** NO REFUNDS*****
Sonder Brewing 5K Run/Walk celebrating Oktoberfest benefiting Greater Project, serving children in need in our community and beyond!
EVENT DETAILS
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K run/walk and Kids Root Beer Run, hosted at Sonder Brewing. 7 local breweries serving German beers, festive food, kids activities, live music and all day festival! Participants receive free beer ticket or root beer, along with a finisher medal. Join us for the race and then stay for the after party.
Medals for ALL FINISHERS and awards for top 3 male/female finishers. Prizes for the largest team and best individual and team Oktoberfest costumes.
Strollers welcome along with well behaved dogs on leash.
KIDS ROOT BEER RUN
The Root Beer Run 10 yard or 50 yard fun dash. It takes place after the 5K on the course and ends over the finish line. Registered kids receive their own swag bag, root beer, sweet treat and finisher medal!
Groups will be divided by age (toddler - 10 years of age):
3 years and under (10 yard dash) *parents welcomed to run alongside their toddler
4-5 years (50 yard dash)
6-7 (50 yard dash)
8-10 years (50 yard dash)
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, Sept 25th 3:00-7:00pm, Sonder Brewing
Saturday, September 26th 9:00-9:30am Sonder Brewing
"In person registration available Saturday before the race
RACE SCHEDULE
10:00 am - 5K Run/Walk Start
11:15 am - Awards Ceremony Begins
11:30 am - Kids Root Beer Fun Run… music and after party begins!
PAST RESULTS
2025 Results
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
BENEFITING
Greater Project is Cincinnati based 501(c)3 certified non-profit. Our goal is to create generational change. We connect people with opportunities to invest in the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in our local community, Kenya and India. We believe if we bring positive change to the life of a child, they can bring positive change to their community and world. Learn more at greaterproject.org
VOLUNTEER
If you or your group would like to volunteer at this fun event, CLICK HERE to learn more or contact [email protected]
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CLICK HERE to learn more. A variety of event sponsorship opportunities are available, including custom sponsorships. Over 1,000 participants and 3,000 Oktoberfest event guests will hear your name and see your brand. Greater Project is a 501(c)(3) and your donation can be tax deductible.
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