Join the festive fun at the inaugural Das Holiday 5K at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, December 13, 2025! This exciting event takes place in the beautiful Cincinnati Riverfront Park System, where participants can run or walk a scenic 5K route from Smale Park to Friendship Park along the picturesque Ohio River. The race kicks off at 10 AM, with packet pick-up starting at 8 AM under the Stock Yards Bank & Trust Christkindlmarkt Fest Tent at the Moerlein Lager House.

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit with a chance to win awards in various age groups and prizes for the best holiday costumes! After the race, stick around for a lively afterparty, which coincides with Santacon weekend, creating a festive atmosphere under the fest tent. Participants of legal drinking age will enjoy two complimentary beers, while those under 21 will receive soft drinks. Plus, everyone will take home a commemorative collector's pin as a keepsake from this special event. Don't miss out on this joyful celebration of community, fitness, and holiday cheer!