The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati

The Candy Race 5K Cincinnati

Date and Location

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Location: 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH
• Race URL: The Candy Race Cincinnati

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Currently closed. Thank you to all who registered.
• Race Day Registration: There will be no race day registration.
• Event Type: 5K run suitable for all levels.
• Reminder: See you on Saturday morning!

Race Experience

Get ready for the sweetest run in town! Join us for another year of candy-coated fun at the most delicious 5K around. Whether it’s your first race or you’re a returning pro, you’ll love the vibrant, welcoming vibe in beautiful downtown Cincinnati!

Cross that finish line like a champ—throw 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!

Participant Perks

Every 5K participant gets:

• T-shirt: A colorful, fun race T-shirt
• Medal: A big, custom medal
• Number: Your very own bib number
• Candy Packet: A candy packet (because priorities!)
• Race Photos: FREE race photos

Little Jelly Tot Dash

What’s the Little Jelly Tot Dash? It’s 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. They’ll 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

• T-shirt: A cool T-shirt
• Candy: Candy (of course!)
• Surprise: A surprise toy

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, May 22
• Location: TBD

Race Day Schedule

• Date: 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+)