The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:25AM EST
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $17.50 - $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a sweet adventure at The Candy Race 5k in Cincinnati on Saturday, May 24, 2025! This deliciously fun event will take place in the heart of beautiful downtown Cincinnati, Hamilton, where runners of all ages can enjoy a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Candy Race promises an unforgettable experience as you dash through the streets and earn your well-deserved medal and candy treats at the finish line.
Don’t miss the chance to participate in the Little Jelly Tot Dash, a special 100-yard dash for kids aged 6 and under, designed to make them feel like stars as they cross the finish line. All 5k participants will receive an array of goodies, including a colorful t-shirt, a large custom medal, a personalized bib number, a candy packet, and free race photos to cherish those sweet memories. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 am and the 5k race beginning at 8:30 am, mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities!
Don’t miss the chance to participate in the Little Jelly Tot Dash, a special 100-yard dash for kids aged 6 and under, designed to make them feel like stars as they cross the finish line. All 5k participants will receive an array of goodies, including a colorful t-shirt, a large custom medal, a personalized bib number, a candy packet, and free race photos to cherish those sweet memories. With packet pickup starting at 7:30 am and the 5k race beginning at 8:30 am, mark your calendars for a day filled with fun, fitness, and festivities!
Organiser's Description
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:
* TBD
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
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:
* TBD
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
Races
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Little Jelly Tot Dash
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:25AM EDT)
$17.50
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)
$33.00
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