The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati

  • Date Sat 24th May 2025
  • Time 8:25AM EDT
  • Location Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Price $22.50 - $48.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a sugar-fueled adventure at The Candy Race 5k in Cincinnati on Saturday, May 24, 2025! This delightful event takes place in the heart of beautiful downtown Cincinnati, promising a fun-filled atmosphere for both seasoned runners and first-time participants. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, ensuring everyone is ready to dash through the streets. Each participant will receive a colorful t-shirt, a large custom medal, a personalized bib number, a candy packet, and a free race photo to cherish the memories.

For the little ones, the event features the adorable Jelly Tot Dash, a short race designed for kids aged 6 and under, starting at 8:25 AM. Parents can capture their children's proud moments as they run under the big finish line. With awards for the overall top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners, The Candy Race 5k is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community, health, and, of course, candy! Join us for a day of joy, accomplishment, and sweet treats in Cincinnati!

Organiser's Description

ALL REGISTRATIONS AFTER 7:45 AM ON FRIDAY MORNING WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP ON SATURDAY MORNING.

Join us for another year of the sweetest, most deliciously fun 5k around. Whether you are a first time participant or you have joined us before, you'll love the fun environment welcoming you into beautiful downtown Cincinnati! When you finish, don't be bashful to raise your arms and celebrate your accomplishment and collect a beautiful medal (oh and candy)! Make sure you smile for our photographer so you and your friends/family can enjoy your beautiful (and free) race photo for years to come!

All 5k participants receive the following;

* Colorful, Fun T-Shirt
* Large, Custom Medal
* Custom Bib Number
* Candy Packet
* Free Race Photos

WHAT IS THE LITTLE JELLY TOT DASH?

This is a short (100 yard or less), fun event for kids aged 6 and under. We make a big deal of it and try to make the kids feel like they are really part of the event. They start a short distance away from the finish line and run under the big finish line. Moms and dads can stand at the finish line and take photos. Our own photographer will also be on hand to take pictures of "their moment."

* Kids get a t-shirt
* Candy
* A small surprise kid toy

PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:

* Friday May 23
* Elevar Design Group
* 555 Carr Street, Cincinnati
* 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

RACE DAY TIMES

* Saturday May 24
* Packet Pickup 7:30 am to 8:30 am
* Jelly Tot Dash 8:25 am
* 5k Start 8:30 am

AWARDS

* 1st Place Overall Male and Female
* 1st Place Age Group Male and Female (15 under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

Races

  • Little Jelly Tot Dash

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:25AM EDT)

    $22.50

    CLOSED
    The Little Jelly Tot Dash is a very short event for younger boys and girls who would like to participate in the Candy Race event but who are too young to take part in the main event. They will run off with two separate start/finishes. Boys and girls aged 4 and under will go first, followed by boys and girls aged 5 and 6. Each event will not be longer than a few hundred yards and parents are welcome to run or walk with their little tot.
  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $48.00

    CLOSED

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705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, 45202, OH, United States

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