About the Cincinnati Pride 5k
The race runs out of Lunken Playfield and leans hard into Halloween, with runners showing up in costume. There are awards for top finishers across gender categories, and the best solo and group costumes get recognized too, so the field looks more like a parade than a typical fall race.
Packet pickup happens at the playfield before the start. Afterward, the party moves to Streetside Brewery on Eastern Avenue, where a portion of every drink sold goes back to Pride. A food truck is on site, and dogs are welcome at the post-race gathering.
Free race emails
Get the Weekly RunSesh
Get races near Cincinnati in your inbox. Every Monday we send the races coming up, and every Thursday we send the ones happening that weekend.
Two helpful emails per week. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles10/24/2026 15:00$30
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Plan Your TripWhere to Stay
Traveling for this race? The map shows hotels and rentals in and around Cincinnati — pan or zoom to compare what's nearby.
The map is provided by Stay22. If you book through it, RunSesh may earn a commission at no extra cost to you — it never affects the races we list.