Queen City 5K

Queen City 5K

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Time: 8:00 am
• Location: 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
• Official Race Site: Queen City Foundation 5K

Race Purpose

• Support: The Queen City 5K helps provide support for kids in the Greater Cincinnati Area.
• Fundraiser: Last year marked our 10th 5K fundraiser race.
• Educational Bridge: We aim to better our kids for the future through educational initiatives.
• Community Involvement: Our sponsors, partners, walkers, and runners contribute to necessary programs and resources.

Course Information

• Starting Point: The course starts near Paul Brown Stadium.
• Route: Continues down the river and along Smale Park.
• Landmarks: Passes Great American Ball Park and Heritage Bank Arena.

Divisions

• Run Divisions: Men & Women: 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Walk Divisions: Men & Women: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Awards

• Categories: Top Male and Female Runners and Walkers.
• Age Group Awards: First place in each division.
• Ceremony: Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.

Additional Information

• Partnership: This year’s race is part of Vibe Cincinnati’s Music Fest Weekend.
• Chip Timing: Utilizing MyLaps Bib Tag technology, no need to return chips post-race.
• Registration Fees: Early Bird Registration - $15 until March 31st: $25 from April 1 - May 3: $35 from May 4 until race day: $40 on race day.
• T-shirts: Available for $10, includes Chip Timing.

Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Friday, July 24th, 2026
• Location: Fleet Feet Oakley, 10am - 6pm, 3235 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209.
• Discount: 20% off apparel for race participants during packet pick-up.

Race-Day Information

• Check-in: Starts 1 hour before race time at the venue.
• Email Confirmation: Participants will receive pre-race confirmation via email.
• Directions: For directions, visit: Google Maps
• Parking: Ample parking available in adjacent lots and streets.

Contact Information

• For More Information: Contact Greg McCormick at (513) 652-6225.