What race distances can I run in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has 5K (20), 10K (10), Half Marathon (8). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Ohio · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Cincinnati, Ohio
Upcoming running races in and near Cincinnati, Ohio - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
22 upcoming races · 14 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Cincinnati races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Cops for a Cure Cincinnati, OHFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM Cincinnati, OHFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Cincinnati, OHFrom $13Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Das Holiday 5k at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt Cincinnati, OHFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Newtown Winterfest 5k Cincinnati, OHFrom $12Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Egg Nog Jog Cincinnati, OHFrom $25Details Sun, Jan 24, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5k/10k Cincinnati, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Love Every Breath 5k + 1 Mile Run/Walk Cincinnati, OHRegistration opens Nov 2From $25Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run/Walk Cincinnati, OHRegistration opens Dec 7From $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sat, May 8, 2027Forest Hills 5K Cincinnati, OHRegistration opens Mar 2, 2027From $30Details Sat, May 22, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sat, Jun 19, 2027Treat Trot Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sun, Jun 27, 2027Upstander 5K Cincinnati, OHFrom $43Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027Beechmont Bolt Cincinnati, OHFrom $20Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Summer Sizzler- Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OHFrom $22Details Sun, Sep 26, 2027AIA Cincinnati - 5.13k Cincinnati, OHRegistration closedPricing TBADetails
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Cincinnati. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Racing in Cincinnati
When is race season in Cincinnati?
October is the busiest month for races in Cincinnati, with 3 of the 22, followed by December with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Cincinnati races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 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 race in Cincinnati?
Browse Cincinnati run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.