Upstander 5K

Event Overview

Join us for the Cohen Family Upstander 5K & Family Day, generously supported by Buzz & Connie Dow, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at historic Union Terminal.

Race Highlights

• Participants: Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, or simply looking for a meaningful day with family and friends, the Upstander 5K offers something for everyone.
• Scenic Route: Participants will enjoy a scenic route through Cincinnati's West End and Price Hill before returning to Union Terminal for a full morning of activities celebrating resilience, community, and the power of standing up for others.
• Registration Includes: A scenic 5K run/walk, free admission to all Cincinnati Museum Center museums and exhibits for the day.
• Finisher Rewards: An exclusive Upstander 5K t-shirt, a finisher medal featuring iconic Union Terminal, breakfast snacks and refreshments, and a DJ.

Family Day Activities

• Activities: Therapy dogs, Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelet making, bedazzling stations, and a hair and face glitter bar.
• Additional Fun: The Strengths in Bloom flower cart and pickleball courts open for play.
• Location: Activities will take place both inside and outside of Union Terminal.

Guest Speakers

Following the race, guests are invited to a special program at 10 a.m. in Reakirt Auditorium featuring Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson in conversation with Holocaust & Humanity Center CEO Jackie Congedo.

About the Speakers

• Kathrine Switzer: An iconic athlete, author, and activist who became the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon in 1967.
• Roger Robinson: One of the world’s leading running writers and historians, an award-winning author, former elite runner, and recent world champion in the 80+ cross-country division.
• Discussion Topics: Perseverance, resilience, and the ways individuals can create meaningful change through everyday actions.

2026 Award Presentation

The program will also include the presentation of the 2026 Dr. Al Miller Upstander 5K Perseverance Award to Lauren and Justin Berg. The award honors individuals who exemplify resilience, determination, and the courage to move forward in the face of adversity.

Support

Attendees will also have the opportunity to support Echoing Voices: Unpacking History, the Holocaust & Humanity Center's hands-on educational program. A donation of $50 sponsors one archival investigation box, helping students engage with survivor stories and experiences of Holocaust survivors connected to Cincinnati.

Seating Information

Seating for the Reakirt Auditorium program is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration

Register today and be part of a day that celebrates resilience, inspires action, and brings our community together. For more details, visit this link.

Race Packet Pickup Information

• Location: Fleet Feet in Blue Ash (9525 Kenwood Rd #42, Blue Ash, OH 45242).
• Dates: Friday, June 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.