Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run/Walk

4th Annual Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run and Walk

Date and Time

• When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
• Where: Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Cincinnati, OH

Event Purpose

• Celebration: Celebrating Dennis' passion for running and to raise money for the Dennis Risch Memorial Fund.
• Benefit: The fund this year will be supporting the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center.
• Impact: Dennis cared about providing opportunities for young people to flourish and break cycles of poverty.
• Legacy: His life spread examples of God’s love and goodness through his gifts.

More Information

• Learn More: Read more about Dennis and the Memorial Fund Here.

Course Details

• Scenic: Beautiful course starts and ends near the Spring Grove Funeral Home.
• Location: Winds through the arboretum.

Registration Information

• Adults: $30 through Saturday, February 28, 2026: $35 on Race Day.
• Youth: $10 for ages 6-18 through February 28, 2026: $15 on Race Day.
• Children: Kids under 6 need not register.
• Note: All registrations will be done online, including Race Day.

T-Shirts

• Availability: Commemorative Short-sleeve T-shirts for $15.
• Supplies: Limited quantities available while supplies last.

Divisions

• Age Groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

Awards

• Recognition: Overall Male and Female Winners and the Top Male and Female in each division.
• New In 2025: Overall Male and Female winners in the Stoller category.

Check-in and Packet Pickup

• Race Day: Check-in from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM at the venue.
• No Early Check-in: There is no early pre-race day check-in for 2026.

Results

• Availability: Complete results will be posted here.

Post-Race Gathering

• Location: There will be a gathering at the Brink Brewing Company following the race.
• Time: From 11-3 pm for all those that would like to continue our time together.
• Address: 5905 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224.

Directions

• Google Maps: Get directions here.