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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.

27 upcoming 5K races found · 17 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
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Walt Sweeney Ford 5K Walk/Run Cincinnati, OH5KRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Tails on the Trail Cincinnati, OH5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Get Your Rear in Gear Cincinnati, OH5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Oy Vey 5K Cincinnati, OH5K1 MileFrom $36Details Fri, Oct 23, 2026Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Cincinnati Pride 5k Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Run for Tourette 5K Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Cops for a Cure Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH5KFrom $60Details 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 $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Das Holiday 5k at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt Cincinnati, OH5KRegistration opens Oct 20From $30Details 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 $30Details 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 8, 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 10 of the 27, 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 17 5K races in Cincinnati with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:12, 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.