The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati

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!

Race Experience

• Cross the finish line: Throw your arms up, grab your shiny medal (and yes, plenty of candy!), and flash that winning smile for our photographer.
• FREE race photos: 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!), and FREE race photos.

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: A cool T-shirt, candy (of course!), and a surprise toy.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday May 22
• Time: TBD

Race Day Times

• 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+)

For more details, visit The Candy Race 5K Cincinnati.