Queen City 5K

Queen City 5K

Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:00 am

Downtown, Cincinnati, OH

Race Overview

• Purpose: The Queen City 5K helps provide support for kids in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
• Significance: Last year marked our 10th 5K fundraiser race, beginning another financial stream for our kids' futures.
• Community Involvement: Our sponsors, partners, walkers, and runners provide essential programs, resources, and scholarships.
• Excitement: We are excited to bring this race to our weekend!

Course Details

• Start Point: The race starts near Paul Brown Stadium.
• Route: The course continues down the river, along Smale Park, passing Great American Ball Park and Heritage Bank Arena.
• Chip Timing: This year's race will be accurately chip timed using MyLaps Bib Tag technology.
• Awards Ceremony: Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.

Benefits

• Foundation Support: Raising money for assistance, scholarships, and programming for our Queen City Foundation kids.
• Entertainment: The race will be part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend with entertainment during and after the race.
• Community Gathering: Aimed at creating a fun mixer full of entertainment and fitness.
• Awareness: We intend to provide an educational bridge for the futures of our participants.

Registration Information

• Early Bird Registration: $15 until March 31st.
• Regular Registration: April 1 - May 3 - $25. May 4 until race day - $35: Race Day Registration - $40.
• T-shirts: Available for an additional $10.
• Packet Pick-Up: Early packet pick-up is on July 24th, 2026, at Fleet Feet Oakley from 10 am - 6 pm.

Run & Walk Divisions

• Run Divisions: Men & Women: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
• Walk Divisions: Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
• Participation Note: If you intend to run any part of the course, sign up as a runner.
• Awards: Top Male and Female Runners, Top Male and Female Walkers, and Age Group awards for first place in each division.

Contact Information

• Email Confirmation: All entries with valid e-mail addresses will receive pre-race confirmation of entry.
• Parking: Ample parking available in adjacent parking lots and streets.
• Phone Contact: For more information, contact Greg McCormick at (513) 652-6225.
• Directions: Google: 39.096139, -84.519509 for directions from your location.

Official Race Site

• Website: Visit the official race site at Queen City 5K Registration.