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2026-2027 5K Races in Cincinnati, Ohio

Every upcoming 5K around Cincinnati, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

20 upcoming 5K races found · 14 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Cincinnati races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,540 finishersGourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnatiin the 5K
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Cops for a Cure Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM Cincinnati, OH5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Cincinnati, OHHalf Marathon10K5K100mFrom $43Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Das Holiday 5k at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Newtown Winterfest 5k Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $12Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Egg Nog Jog Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $25Details Sun, Jan 24, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH100m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5k/10k Cincinnati, OH5K10KFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Love Every Breath 5k + 1 Mile Run/Walk Cincinnati, OH5K1 MileRegistration opens Nov 2From $35Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run/Walk Cincinnati, OH5KRegistration opens Dec 7From $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, May 8, 2027Forest Hills 5K Cincinnati, OH5KRegistration opens Mar 2, 2027From $35Details Sat, May 22, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Treat Trot Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH5K10K15KFrom $30Details Sun, Jun 27, 2027Upstander 5K Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $43Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Summer Sizzler- Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $30Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Cincinnati

When are most 5K races held in Cincinnati?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Cincinnati, with 3 of the 20, followed by December with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Cincinnati 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 5K races in Cincinnati with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:58, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Cincinnati?

Browse Cincinnati run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.