Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati

Thoroughbred Classic 5k
2023-11-23 09:00 (America/New_York) | Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, Kentucky, 40510
The Bluegrass Runners invite you to join them for their Annual Thoroughbred Classic 5K & Kay Collins Memorial Mile on Thanksgiving Day at Lexington’s historic Keeneland Race Course. The race start/finish will be near Barn 2.
All proceeds from the race benefit local charities. Last year’s race had the largest attendance in its history, allowing the Bluegrass Runners to present over $35,000 in donations to seven local charities.
Visit https://thoroughbredclassic5k.org for more information.

Hamilton Thanksgiving Day 5k for YoungLives
2023-11-23 09:00 | The Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton, OH, 45011, United States
We are a Hamilton Thanksgiving tradition gathering families and friends for a fun way to start Thanksgiving Day, while supporting the mission of caring for local teen moms through the ministry of YoungLives.

Turkey Mosh 5k
2023-11-23 09:30 | Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 1150 Donaldson Hwy, Erlanger, KY, 41018
Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day. Features a scenic 5k course with a fast and flat finish that begins and ends at Mary, Queen of Heaven.
Visit the registration page for more information.

Arctic Dash at Camp Kern
2023-12-02 10:00 | YMCA Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, Ohio, 45054
Challenging 5K obstacle race around the beautiful grounds of YMCA Camp Kern, just outside of Lebanon, OH.

The Arctic Dash will grind you through 19 grueling obstacles including military style obstacles, water crossings, trail running, mud crawling and more. Adrenaline will only get you so far…the rest is pure determination.

Visit the registration page for more information.

Topo Trail Run Series #2 - Big Bone Lick
2023-12-23 10:00 | Big Bone State Park, 3380 Beaver Rd, Union, Kentucky, 41091
Series Race #2 – Race #2 will be on 12/23/2023 at Big Bone Lick at 10:00am. The start will be at the Mastadon picnic shelter and the course will be on park trails and roads (50/50 mix). Race distance will be 4 miles (one lap) and 8 miles (2 laps).
Race check in/registration opens at 8:30am and ends at 9:45am, the race starts at 10:00am
Driving directions to Big Bone can be found here

Hurm Dawg Frosty 5K
2024-01-06 09:30 | England-Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY, 41005, United States
Jeremy Hurm (aka Hurm Dawg), beloved friend, coach, husband, and father has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. Please join us for our inaugural 5K run/walk to help benefit the Hurm family as they navigate these tough times.
Unable to make it on race day? No worries! You can still use our registration to make a charitable donation.
All proceeds will benefit the Hurm family to cover related expenses during this tough battle.
Thank you in advance for the love and support,
Hurm Dawg Frosty 5K Committee

Topo Trail Run Series #3 - Mitchell Memorial Forest Park
2024-01-06 10:00 | Mitchell Memorial Forest Park, 5281-5112 Mitchell Memorial Dr, Cleves, OH, 45002
Series Race #3 – Race #3 will be on 1/6/2024 at Mitchell Memorial Forest Park at 10:00am. The start will be at in the main parking lot and the course will be on the mountain bike trails. Race distance will be 5 miles (one lap) and 10 miles (2 laps) .
Race check in/registration opens at 8:30am and ends at 9:45am, the race starts at 10:00am
Driving directions to Mitchell Memorial can be found here

RCGC Leap Day Race
2024-02-29 18:29 | Lunken Airport Playfield, 4740 Playfield Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45226
2024 is a Leap Year so it is time for the RCGC Leap Day Race – a tradition that began in 2004. It will be a 4k Run / Walk on the Lunken Bike Trail.
Cost is $12.00 for RCGC Members / 21 & Under; $16.00 for the General Public through February 26, 2024. Group Discount is available (Online Only). Visit the registration page for more information.
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Scout Strong 5K Family Fun Trail Run
2024-04-06 09:00 | Cub World Adventure Camp, 6035 Price Road, Loveland, OH, 45140
Join us for our inaugural community 5K Fundraiser! This Family Fun Trail Run will allow participants of all experience levels to explore the forests, fields, and campgrounds of the Dan Beard Scout Reservation. Elevation changes of 200-300 feet can be expected as the route journeys from the Little Miami River to scenic ridgetops and back again. The first 500 registered participants will receive and exclusive event patch to commemorate the adventure.
Race check in will be Race day starting at 8am. Race begins at 9am.

Springboro Orchestra Forte 5k
2024-04-14 09:00 | Springboro Junior High, 1605 Main Street, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
Join us once again and move for the music at the Forte 5K on April 14 th , 2024! The race benefits the Springboro Orchestra Association, a non-profit group that supports the Springboro Schools’ strings program with school-owned instruments, music, enrichment opportunities and scholarships.
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Ursuline Academy's Run for the Lions
2024-04-20 09:00 | Ursuline Academy, 5535 PFEIFFER ROAD, Cincinnati, OH, 45242, United States
Ursuline Academy Run for the Lions & Post-Race Pancake Party
Awards for:

Top overall finishers male & female
Fastest UA student and UA alumna
First finishers with strollers and dogs

Course: The course for in-person runners and walkers starts and finishes at Ursuline Academy. Once leaving the parking lot, proceed west on Pfeiffer Road and go through a business parking lot at the corner of Reed Hartman and Pfeiffer. Travel south on Alliance Road, take a right at Malsbary Road, and turn around before Reed Hartman. This is the half way point to turn around and go back.
Packet pick-up:
If you want your packet to include a t-shirt, make sure to register by April 8th!
Packet pick-up will occur

April 13th: 4pm-7pm – Fleet Feet Blue Ash (6525 Kenwood Rd)
April 19th: 2pm-4pm – Ursuline Academy (5535 Pfeiffer Rd)
April 20th: 7:30am-8:30am – Pre Race at Ursuline Academy

This is a non-refundable event
Want to show your support in another way? Feel free to show your support by making a donation or becoming a sponsor! If you would like to be a sponsor for this race, click Sponsorship Opportunities. If you would like to donate to UA via the event, click the “Donate” button at the top of the main race page, or Here

Nuts about Nick: Hamburg Strong 5K
2024-04-21 10:00 | England Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, Kentucky, 41005
The Hamburg Strong: Nuts For Nick 5K is an event to help raise funds for Nick Hamburg who has incurred mounting medical bills due to a recent diagnosis of testicular cancer.

Finley’s Smile 5K & Smile Mile
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Liberty Park, Liberty Park, Powell, OH, 43065
The Finley’s Smile 5K & Smile Mile is great for families, as well as those looking to set their next PR! The event takes place at Liberty Park in Powell, Ohio, on a soft gravel path and consists of a 5K and 1 mile(ish) walk/run. All race participants receive a race shirt and medal!
Finley Grace Hollinger was born with Leigh’s Disease, a mitochondrial disease. In her short life with us, she taught us three important lessons which can be summarized as “Love, Play & Smile.” The Finley’s Smile 5K and Smile Mile is the primary fundraiser for the nonprofit organization, Finley’s Smile.
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Lite Lope 5k Walk/Run
2024-04-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Rd, Hamilton, Ohio, 45011
The Lite Lope 5k Walk/Run Join us on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 for the LITE LOPE 5K Walk/Run, sponsored by Kettering Health and in partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company and the Great Miami Valley YMCA! All race proceeds will go to support the LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA Cancer Survivor Exercise Program.
T-shirts:
$10 short sleeve race shirt. (optional)
You must sign up by April 13th to guarantee a race shirt.
*Any left over shirts will be sold race day, cash only, on a first come first serve basis.
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TFI- Run For The Forgotten
2024-04-27 10:00 | Florence Baptist Church, 642 Mt. Zion Road, Florence, KY, 41042, United States
Run For The Forgotten is a fundraiser to support The Forgotten Initiative-Boone County. The forgotten initiative exists to encourage everyone, everywhere to support the foster care community and experience Jesus together. The foster care community consists of Children in care, Biological parents, Foster parents and Social Workers. Locally TFI is meeting the needs of the the foster care community by providing supervised visitation for parents and their children in care, hosting regular social worker appreciation events and first response needs of families and kids in care. We have big dreams to be able to serve and care for this community in even more ways. Come run/walk with us as we raise awareness for those “forgotten” members of the foster care community. Choose your race- 1 mile or 5K options. We will be running around the property of Florence Baptist Church. There will be a DJ, bouncy house, face painting, Kona Ice and a T-shirt for all participants. The race will continue rain or shine!
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Egghead 5K Run and Walk
2024-04-27 16:00 | 50 West Brewery, 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 27 starting 4:00 PM at 50 West Production Works for a fun and memorable 5k event unlike any other run! The event starts with a pre-race hair coloring for all of our “Eggheads” who are superheroes raising donations and awareness by shaving their heads! They will then decorate their heads before the 5k and join all of the other runners to show solidarity and support for everyone fighting cancer.
Before the 5k, we will hold a fun Easter Egg hunt for the kids!
The race will be held on the Loveland bike trail which connects directly behind the brewery. For those unable to make it in person, a virtual race option is available as well.
After the race, enjoy the amenities of 50 West Brewery including sand volleyball, brewpub and great times with friends!
Where?
50 West Production Works
7605 Wooster Pike
﻿Cincinnati, OH 45227
When?
Saturday, April 27 2024
4:00 – 4:30 Head Shave & Registration
4:30 – 4:45 Egghunt
5:00 – 6:00 5K Run/Walk
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Kilgour 5k Run and Walk
2024-05-10 19:00 | Kilgour Elementary, 1339 Herschel Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208, United States
Benefits the Kilgour Sports Boosters

5K course begins and ends at Kilgour School and winds through Ault Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

The post race party begins at 7:15 pm in the courtyard behind the school.

Visit the race information page for more information.

Girls On The Run Spring 5k
2024-05-11 09:00 | Paycor Stadium, 1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Event: Spring Season 20th Birthday Celebratory 5K
Date: May 11, 2024
Location: Paycor Stadium (Central Ave.)
Time: 8:00 am Event, Registration and Fun Zone Open
9:00 am 5K Start
Visit www.gotrcincinnati.org for more information.

St. Josephs Home 5k
2024-05-18 09:00 | St. Joseph Home, 10722 Wyscarver Road, Sharonville, OH, 45241, United States
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West Clermont Education Foundation Fun Run
2024-05-18 09:30 | West Clermont High School, 4101 Bach Buxton Rd, Batavia, OH, 45103, United States
Join us for a fun morning of running, games, food and more! All proceeds go towards the West Clermont Education Foundation to support student scholarships and teacher grants.
Details and Registration

Clark Montessori Community 5K
2024-05-18 13:00 | Clark Montessori High School, 3030 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208, United States
Please join us for the second annual Clark Montessori “Take the Stairs” 5K on Saturday, May 18th! We welcome runners, strollers, rollers, and walkers of all abilities. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Clark Montessori Cross Country Program.
This year, our event will feature a community 5K followed by short field races at the festival. There will be small prizes for winners of the 5K as well as the field races.
Details and Registration

Halo Hearts Foundation 5k Race
2024-05-19 10:30 | Fleet Feet Fifty West, 7667 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States
Halo Hearts Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Our mission is to serve and support patients and families suffering from health-related adversity. With a focus on younger patients and their families, our goal is to provide support to children and teens diagnosed and living with cardiac illnesses or cancer.
If you or a loved one is living with health challenges, especially cardiac and cancer-related ones, we want you to know you are not alone. Halo Hearts Foundation is here. We have the care, experience, and resources you need to help as you move forward in your journey.
Support the Halo Hearts Foundation to help patients and families suffering from health care adversity while enjoying outdoor exercise and a 50 West celebration to follow!
Details and Registration

Run For The Poor 5k Run/Walk
2024-06-08 09:00 | St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 5890 Buckwheat Rd, Mount Repose, OH, 45150, United States
Proceeds benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Visit www.racedmc.com for more information.

Run With the Wolves 5k
2024-07-20 08:00 | Hayes Hall – Patio, IU East, 2325 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN, 47374
The Run with the Wolves 5K race will return as part of the Wayne County Challenge. We look forward to seeing runners and walkers on campus.
The 2024 schedule is:

7 a.m. 5K Registration (Hayes Hall patio)
8 a.m. 5K Start (Registration will end at 7:45 a.m.)
9:05 a.m. Rufus Meet and Greet
9:25 a.m. Awards (Hayes Hall patio)

Run on the River 5k
2024-08-03 09:00 | River Days Bandstand, 116 Susanna Ave, New Richmond, OH, 45157, United States
Packet pick-up: River Days Bandstand 8/3/2024/8am
Age Groups: Male/Female 13 and under, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-54, 55 and over
Race day pickup 8am, race 9am
Tri-State Running Co. is donating $25 gift cards to their store to the top 25 male/female (50 total)

Pool Run
2024-08-10 18:00 | Ziegler Pool, 216 Woodward St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Check in: 6pm
Race begins: 7pm
Pool closes at 10pm
🌊 Dive into Fun at the Pool Run with Fifty West, Fleet Feet Cincinnati, and Brooks Running! 🏃‍♂️
Mark your calendars for August 10th at 6pm (check-in) because we’re bringing back the event that makes a splash, literally…: the Pool Run! Get ready for an unforgettable experience that combines a 5k run through OTR with a refreshing twist.
There’s nothing better than seeing the finish line, but this finish line isn’t just any ordinary line—it’s IN Ziegler Pool! That’s right, you’ll have the chance to cool off and make a stylish entrance as you jump, fully clothed, into the pool. Make sure to strike a pose, we love posting all these splash photos the following week on our social media accounts. It’s the perfect way to beat the summer heat!
As you make your posterized splash, the private pool party begins. Join us at Ziegler Pool Bar where you can grab a complimentary beer of your choice, savor delicious pizza, and receive a custom Fleet Feet Beach Towel to dry off. The towels are limited, so be among the first 150 registrants to secure your keepsake.
Ziegler Pool Private pool party and bar will remain open until the event wraps up at 10pm.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event that combines fitness, fun, and the joy of summertime. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends, and get ready to make a splash at the Pool Run ’24.
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Ice Cream 5k
2024-08-11 07:00 | Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202
Grab your friends and family, and register for the Ice Cream Run! Remember prices will go up as race day approaches and space is limited, so sign up today to be a part of the fun!

OhioHealth Grandview Yard Quarter Marathon & 5K
2024-08-18 07:00 | Ray E. DeGraw Park, 850 W 1st Ave, Grandview Heights, OH, United States
The OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon benefiting the Upper Arlington Community Foundation will return in 2024. The Grandview Yard Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) & Purple Heart 5K (3.1 miles) start and finish at Ray E. DeGraw Park in Grandview Yard and feature tours of Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, Upper Arlington and The Ohio State University. Afterwards, participants celebrate […]
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Fuel the Sole's Sole Series
2024-08-24 08:00 | 150 E. Freedom Way, 150 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Event 1: Elite 1 Mile Dash (Run Only) Start Time 8:00AM
– Runners will be timed and tracked as they run (4) 400 Meter sprints around the designated loop.
– Male Division
– Female Division
– Both male and female will run together but will be separated in division scores
– Heats/waved will be based on how many participants sign up
– Winners of each division will be awarded a prize
– Competitive run
– Suggested Male 1 mile = 6:45 Mile and Suggested Female 1 Mile 7:45 Mile
Event 2: Power Hour Run (Run) Start Time 9:00AM
– Runners will be timed and tracked
– Run in a 400 Meter around loop for 60 minutes
– Winners with the most amount of laps in 60 minutes will be awarded a prize for both male and female divisions
– Heats/waved will be based on how many participants sign up
– Competitive run
Event 3: Community 1 Mile Walk (Walk Only) Start Time 10:30AM
Join us and show what fuels you and walk with a purpose!
This allows participants to create Charity Teams to raise money for causes they care about. In addition to raising dollars, you can also raise awareness with a presence downtown at The Banks during the event. Registering a team is the perfect way to support your cause, while having a great time.
There must be a minimum of 15 team members in order for the charity to receive a donation. Two (2) team members MUST volunteer to work a shift during the event. Donations will be made in the amount of $150 for the first 15 members and continue at $10/member thereafter.
Event 4: Cincy H.I.I.T & Run (Run + Strength) Start Time 11:30 AM
This event will give individuals the opportunity to get a mix of both cardio and strength in one workout
Participants will run/walk from different stations which will be sponsored by 2-4 different gyms
Participants will complete a total of 4 rounds within an hour
Includes a warm up to start off the workout within the hour

WEBN Frog Legs 5K
2024-08-31 09:00 | Sawyer Point Park, 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Join the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio for the annual Frog Legs 5K. This event adds to the weekend of fun that WEBN delivers every year with the fireworks.

Enjoy a beautiful course along the river as well as great food and drinks after the race.
All Proceeds from this event benefit the programs and services of the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio.
Stick around after the race for a great post-race party at Yeatman’s Cove.

Vist the race information page for more information or to register.
