Queen City 5K
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the vibrant Queen City 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio! This exciting fundraising event not only offers a scenic course that starts near Paul Brown Stadium and winds along the beautiful riverfront, but it also supports a fantastic cause—providing essential programs, resources, and scholarships for the youth in the Greater Cincinnati area. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, there are divisions for all ages and skill levels, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.
This year, the Queen City 5K is part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend, promising an atmosphere filled with entertainment and community spirit. With chip timing for accurate results and awards for top performers in various categories, participants are encouraged to bring their competitive edge! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun in the Queen City. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference!
This year, the Queen City 5K is part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend, promising an atmosphere filled with entertainment and community spirit. With chip timing for accurate results and awards for top performers in various categories, participants are encouraged to bring their competitive edge! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a great cause while enjoying a fantastic day of fitness and fun in the Queen City. Mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference!
Organiser's Description
QUEEN CITY 5K
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 8:00 AM
DOWNTOWN, CINCINNATI, OH
THE QUEEN CITY 5K HELPS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR KIDS HERE IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. LAST YEAR MARKED OUR 10TH 5K FUNDRAISER RACE, WHICH IS THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER FINANCIAL STREAM TO BETTER OUR KIDS FOR THE FUTURE AND TO BE THE EDUCATIONAL BRIDGE FOR THEIR FUTURES. WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING THIS RACE TO OUR WEEKEND!
OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS, WALKERS AND RUNNERS WILL CONTINUE TO HELP PROVIDE PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR GRADE SCHOOL KIDS UP TO OUR SENIORS ON THEIR WAY TO COLLEGE.
OFFICIAL RACE SITE:
http://www.queencity5k.com
COURSE:
The course starts near Paul Brown Stadium, continues down the river, continues along Smale Park, passes Great American Ball Park and Heritage Bank Arena.
BENEFIT:
Raising money for the foundation in order to give assistance, aide, scholarships and programming for our Queen City Foundation kids.
RUN DIVISIONS:
Men & Women: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60/over.
WALK DIVISIONS:
Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over. 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. Age Group awards to first place in each division.
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.
PARTNERSHIP WITH VIBE CINCINNATI:
This year the 5k will be a part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend. And for this reason we wanted to have a race downtown so that all of our new out of town runners can walk to the race. There will be entertainment during and after the race to fit the mold of a Vibe Cincinnati weekend. Our goal is to make this a great mixer of full of fun, entertainment and fitness.
CHIP TIMING:
This year's race will be accurately "chip timed" using MyLaps Bib Tag technology. No need to return chips after the race.
5K EARLY REGISTRATION AND REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES:
5K Early registration $25 - May 5th, 2025 cut off
5K Registration after May 5th, 2025 - $40
5K Same Day Registration $45
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Same day race day registration starts at 12:01 AM day of race
T-SHIRTS:
Race T-shirts can be added for $10
All races include Chip Timing
REGISTER ONLINE:
Sign up now through the night before either race.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION:
Friday, July 24th 2026 @ Fleet Feet Oakley 10am - 6pm 3235 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
20% off apparel for race participants during packet pick-up
RACE-DAY CHECK-IN:
Race day check-in starts 1hr before race start time at the venue.
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
All entries with valid e-mail addresses will receive pre-race confirmation of entry.
Directions:
Google: 39.096139, -84.519509 [https://www.google.com/search?q=39.096139%2C+-84.519509&oq=39.096139%2C+-84.519509&aqs=chrome..69i57.1582j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8] for directions from your location
PARKING:
Ample parking available in adjacent parking lots and streets.
Need more information:
Contact Greg McCormick (513) 652-6225
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026 8:00 AM
DOWNTOWN, CINCINNATI, OH
THE QUEEN CITY 5K HELPS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR KIDS HERE IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. LAST YEAR MARKED OUR 10TH 5K FUNDRAISER RACE, WHICH IS THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER FINANCIAL STREAM TO BETTER OUR KIDS FOR THE FUTURE AND TO BE THE EDUCATIONAL BRIDGE FOR THEIR FUTURES. WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING THIS RACE TO OUR WEEKEND!
OUR SPONSORS, PARTNERS, WALKERS AND RUNNERS WILL CONTINUE TO HELP PROVIDE PROGRAMS, RESOURCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR GRADE SCHOOL KIDS UP TO OUR SENIORS ON THEIR WAY TO COLLEGE.
OFFICIAL RACE SITE:
http://www.queencity5k.com
COURSE:
The course starts near Paul Brown Stadium, continues down the river, continues along Smale Park, passes Great American Ball Park and Heritage Bank Arena.
BENEFIT:
Raising money for the foundation in order to give assistance, aide, scholarships and programming for our Queen City Foundation kids.
RUN DIVISIONS:
Men & Women: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60/over.
WALK DIVISIONS:
Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over. 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. Age Group awards to first place in each division.
AWARDS CEREMONY:
Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.
PARTNERSHIP WITH VIBE CINCINNATI:
This year the 5k will be a part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend. And for this reason we wanted to have a race downtown so that all of our new out of town runners can walk to the race. There will be entertainment during and after the race to fit the mold of a Vibe Cincinnati weekend. Our goal is to make this a great mixer of full of fun, entertainment and fitness.
CHIP TIMING:
This year's race will be accurately "chip timed" using MyLaps Bib Tag technology. No need to return chips after the race.
5K EARLY REGISTRATION AND REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES:
5K Early registration $25 - May 5th, 2025 cut off
5K Registration after May 5th, 2025 - $40
5K Same Day Registration $45
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Same day race day registration starts at 12:01 AM day of race
T-SHIRTS:
Race T-shirts can be added for $10
All races include Chip Timing
REGISTER ONLINE:
Sign up now through the night before either race.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP AND LATE REGISTRATION:
Friday, July 24th 2026 @ Fleet Feet Oakley 10am - 6pm 3235 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
20% off apparel for race participants during packet pick-up
RACE-DAY CHECK-IN:
Race day check-in starts 1hr before race start time at the venue.
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
All entries with valid e-mail addresses will receive pre-race confirmation of entry.
Directions:
Google: 39.096139, -84.519509 [https://www.google.com/search?q=39.096139%2C+-84.519509&oq=39.096139%2C+-84.519509&aqs=chrome..69i57.1582j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8] for directions from your location
PARKING:
Ample parking available in adjacent parking lots and streets.
Need more information:
Contact Greg McCormick (513) 652-6225
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