The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:25AM EDT
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Price $22.50 - $48.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a sweet adventure at The Candy Race 5k in Cincinnati, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026! This delightful event invites runners of all ages to experience a fun-filled atmosphere as they race through beautiful downtown Cincinnati. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, you'll love the vibrant community spirit that sets this race apart.
Participants in the 5k will be rewarded with a colorful, fun t-shirt, a large custom medal, a unique bib number, a candy packet, and free race photos to commemorate your achievement. Plus, don't miss the adorable Little Jelly Tot Dash, a special 100-yard event designed for kids aged 6 and under, where young runners get their very own t-shirt, candy, and a surprise toy! With packet pickup available on Friday and race day festivities including awards for top finishers, this event is sure to be a memorable experience for everyone. Join us for a day of celebration, community, and, of course, candy!
Participants in the 5k will be rewarded with a colorful, fun t-shirt, a large custom medal, a unique bib number, a candy packet, and free race photos to commemorate your achievement. Plus, don't miss the adorable Little Jelly Tot Dash, a special 100-yard event designed for kids aged 6 and under, where young runners get their very own t-shirt, candy, and a surprise toy! With packet pickup available on Friday and race day festivities including awards for top finishers, this event is sure to be a memorable experience for everyone. Join us for a day of celebration, community, and, of course, candy!
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+)
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
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Little Jelly Tot Dash
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:25AM EDT)
$22.50
OPENS 01 DECThe 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)
$48.00
OPENS 01 DEC
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