The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:25AM EDT
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $17.50 - $33.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the sweetest event of the year at The Candy Race 5K in Cincinnati! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, join fellow runners in downtown Cincinnati for a colorful and joyous experience. This delightful 5K race is perfect for everyone, from first-time participants to seasoned pros. As you dash through the course, you'll have a chance to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, cross the finish line with pride, and snag a shiny medal along with a packet of candy!
But that's not all! Little ones can join in the fun with the Jelly Tot Dash, a special event for kids ages 6 and under, where they can run under the big arch and feel like stars. Each participant will receive a fun T-shirt, candy, and a surprise toy to celebrate their achievement. Make sure to mark your calendars for pre-race packet pickup on Friday, May 22, and don’t miss the excitement on race day with the 5K starting at 8:30 AM. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and sweet memories that will last a lifetime!
But that's not all! Little ones can join in the fun with the Jelly Tot Dash, a special event for kids ages 6 and under, where they can run under the big arch and feel like stars. Each participant will receive a fun T-shirt, candy, and a surprise toy to celebrate their achievement. Make sure to mark your calendars for pre-race packet pickup on Friday, May 22, and don’t miss the excitement on race day with the 5K starting at 8:30 AM. Join us for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and sweet memories that will last a lifetime!
Organiser's Description
GET READY FOR THE SWEETEST RUN IN TOWN!
Join us for another year of candy-coated fun at the most delicious 5K around. Whether its your first race or youre a returning pro, youll love the vibrant, welcoming vibe in beautiful downtown Cincinnati!
Cross that finish line like a champthrow your arms up, grab your shiny medal (and yes, plenty of candy!), and flash that winning smile for our photographer. Your FREE race photos will be the perfect way to relive the sweet memories with friends and family for years to come!
EVERY 5K PARTICIPANT GETS:
* A colorful, fun race T-shirt
* A big, custom medal
* Your very own bib number
* A candy packet (because priorities!)
* FREE race photos
WHATS THE LITTLE JELLY TOT DASH?
Its a short, super-fun run (100 yards or less) for kids ages 6 and under! We make it a BIG deal so every little runner feels like a star. Theyll dash toward the finish line, run under the big arch, and celebrate like champions! Parents can cheer and snap pics, and our photographer will capture their big moment too.
Kids get:
* A cool T-shirt
* Candy (of course!)
* A surprise toy
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
* Friday May 22
* TBD
RACE DAY TIMES
* Saturday May 23
* 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+)
Join us for another year of candy-coated fun at the most delicious 5K around. Whether its your first race or youre a returning pro, youll love the vibrant, welcoming vibe in beautiful downtown Cincinnati!
Cross that finish line like a champthrow your arms up, grab your shiny medal (and yes, plenty of candy!), and flash that winning smile for our photographer. Your FREE race photos will be the perfect way to relive the sweet memories with friends and family for years to come!
EVERY 5K PARTICIPANT GETS:
* A colorful, fun race T-shirt
* A big, custom medal
* Your very own bib number
* A candy packet (because priorities!)
* FREE race photos
WHATS THE LITTLE JELLY TOT DASH?
Its a short, super-fun run (100 yards or less) for kids ages 6 and under! We make it a BIG deal so every little runner feels like a star. Theyll dash toward the finish line, run under the big arch, and celebrate like champions! Parents can cheer and snap pics, and our photographer will capture their big moment too.
Kids get:
* A cool T-shirt
* Candy (of course!)
* A surprise toy
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
* Friday May 22
* TBD
RACE DAY TIMES
* Saturday May 23
* 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
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Little Jelly Tot Dash
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (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 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$33.00
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