When
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Where
1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH
Distance
5K
Typical weather
69–86°F · some rain risk
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77–91°F
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65–88°F
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74–83°F
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73–85°F
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68–89°F
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58–82°F
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66–85°F
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About this race
Queen City 5K
Date and Time
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am
- Location: Downtown, Cincinnati, OH
Description
- Purpose: The Queen City 5K helps provide support for kids here in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
- Milestone: Last year marked our 10th 5K fundraiser race.
- Goal: We are excited to bring this race to our weekend!
- Supporters: Our sponsors, partners, walkers and runners help provide programs, resources, and scholarships.
Official Race Site
Course
- Starting Point: The course starts near Paul Brown Stadium.
- Route: Continues down the river, along Smale Park.
- Landmarks: Passes Great American Ball Park and Heritage Bank Arena.
Benefit
- Fundraising: Raising money for the foundation.
- Assistance: Provides aide, scholarships, and programming for our Queen City Foundation kids.
Divisions
- Run Divisions: Men & Women: 18 and under to 80+.
- Walk Divisions: Men & Women 29/under to 80+.
- Note: If you intend to run any part of the course, sign up as a runner.
Awards
- Top Awards: Top Male and Female Runners and Walkers.
- Age Group: Awards to first place in each division.
- Ceremony: Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.
Partnership with Vibe Cincinnati
- Event: Part of Vibe Cincinnati's Music Fest Weekend.
- Location: Race downtown for convenience.
- Entertainment: There will be entertainment during and after the race.
- Objective: A great mixer of fun, entertainment, and fitness.
Chip Timing
- Technology: Chip timed using MyLaps Bib Tag technology.
- No Return: No need to return chips after the race.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $15 until March 31st!
- Early Registration: $25 from April 1 - May 3.
- Regular Registration: $35 from May 4 until race day.
- Race Day Registration: $40, starting at 12:01 AM day of race.
T-shirts
- Availability: Race T-shirts can be added for $10.
- Inclusion: All races include Chip Timing.
Packet Pick-Up
- Date: Friday, July 24th 2026.
- Location: Fleet Feet Oakley, 10am - 6pm.
- Incentive: 20% off apparel for race participants during packet pick-up.
Race-Day Check-in
- Start Time: Check-in starts 1 hour before race start time.
- Email Confirmation: All entries with valid emails will receive confirmation.
Directions
- Google Maps: 39.096139, -84.519509
Parking
- Availability: Ample parking available in adjacent lots and streets.
Contact Information
- Name: Greg McCormick
- Phone: (513) 652-6225
Course map
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