705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati OH
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
The Candy Race 5K Cincinnati
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH
For more information, visit: The Candy Race
Online Registration
Online registration is now closed. Thank you to all who registered. There will be no race day registration. See you on Saturday morning.
Event Overview
- Experience: Join us for another year of candy-coated fun at the most delicious 5K around.
- Atmosphere: You’ll love the vibrant, welcoming vibe in beautiful downtown Cincinnati!
- Finish Line: Cross that finish line like a champ—throw your arms up, grab your shiny medal, and enjoy plenty of candy!
- Memories: 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
- Bib 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!
Kids get:
- T-shirt: A cool T-shirt
- Candy: Candy (of course!)
- Surprise Toy: 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
- Overall Winners: 1st Place Overall Male and Female
- Age Group Awards: 1st Place Age Group Male and Female (15 under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)
