2026 Halloween Races In Greater Cincinnati

 Any kid knows that October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October to get you in the Halloween spirit.  Here are a few of them, check the club calendar for a few more.

• HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k, Saturday October 17, 9:00 am, Municipal Brew Works, Hamilton OH. We all have that giving feeling inside our bones!  Come join the Hamilton Junior Women’s League 5k Halloween run.  The money raised from the event benefits charitable organizations serving women and children in the Butler County area.  So, come on out and shake your hips and rattle your bones and have a fun day! Visit the race information page for more information. 
• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 17, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
• Spooky Sprint, Saturday October 24, 8:00 AM, Marcum Park, Hamilton OH. A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. Features a 5k or10k or Half Marathon.. Visit the race information page for more information.
• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 24, 8:30 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  Enjoy a morning run or walk along the spooktaculary scenic Ohio River! Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information.
• Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 27, 6:30 PM, Sinclair Community College, Centerville, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for 40 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2025 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• Spooktacular Costume 5K Walk and Run, Saturday October 31, 9:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH. This first annual family friendly event encourages participants of all ages to showcase their most creative Halloween costumes and enjoy a dog and stroller friendly course winding through the heart of Mason. Enjoy a frightfully fun day for the City of Mason community. Race proceeds and donations support the great work that Shine Like Sable, the Comet Cupboard, and the City of Mason do to support the food insecure Mason City School students. Visit the race information page for more information

October 2026 Races In Greater Cincinnati

      Below is list of upcoming races in October. Check the club calendar for a few more races in October and the fall running season.

Saturday October 3

• Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5k, 11:00 am, Nisbet Park, Loveland OH, Race Information. 

Sunday October 4

• Minster Oktoberfest 10k, 9:30 am, Minster High School, Minster OH, www.minster10k.com
• Sue Harder 5k, 10:10 am, Fleet Feet Fifty West, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday October 10

• Queen Bee Half Marathon, 7:30 am, Hard Rock Casino, Cincinnati OH, queenbeehalf.com.
• Walt Sweeney Ford 5k Walk/Run supporting the Delhi Skirt Game, 9:00 AM, Delhi Park, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday October 11

• West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run, 9:00 am, Shawnee Lookout, North Bend OH,  www.runningtime.net.

Saturday October 17

• HJWL Run For Your Bones, 9:00 am, Municipal Brew Works, Hamilton OH, Race Information.
• Warrior Run, 5:15 pm, Dogwood Park, Mariemont OH, 1n5.org
• Running Scared 5k, 6:00 pm, Reading Veteran's Memorial Stadium, Reading OH, www.runningscared5k.org.

Saturday October 24

• Ivy Tech Monster Mash Dash Run/Walk, 8:30 am, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com.

Sunday October 25

• Stone Steps 50K, 8:00 am, Mt. Airy Forest,  Cincinnati, OH, Race Information.
• T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Lakota East High School, West Chester OH,  Race Information

Greater Cincinnati Race Results from the September 19th Weekend

   Below are race results from some of the races held in Greater Cincinnati over the past weekend of September 19:

• Casa 5k of Northern Kentucky
• Erlanger Summer Send Off 5k
• Felicity Gourd & Harvest Festival 5K Walk/Run
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run
• Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 14K/7K Brewery Run - 14k  Run  7k Run
• Rev It Up 5k
• Teal Power 5k Run

Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) Preserving Local Running / Walking History - An Evening of Stories - September 23

 From Bob Roncker: 

You are welcome to attend an evening of stories about Greater Cincinnati's running/walking history on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m at the Downtown Public Library in the Story Center (located on the second floor of the south building). Presenters will be Doug Olberding - Flying Pig President and CEO and Bob Roncker - Longtime running historian, enthusiast and organizer.  

No registration is required.  We hope to see many of you on the 23rd.  You will not be disappointed.

DETAILS

• DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
• TIME: 6:00 PM
• PLACE: Story Center, Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH.  
• INFO:  You are welcome to attend an evening of stories about Greater Cincinnati's running/walking history on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m at the Downtown Public Library in the Story Center (located on the second floor of the south building). Presenters will be Doug Olberding - Flying Pig President and CEO and Bob Roncker - Longtime running historian, enthusiast and organizer.  No registration is required.  We hope to see many of you on the 23rd.  You will not be disappointed.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) Preserving Cincinnati Running / Walking History

Received in an Email from Bob Roncker:

The CHPL, under the direction of Clarity Amrein, is actively working to preserve our local running/walking history.  You may ask, “How is this being done?”  Here are three projects that they have completed or are in the process of doing.

1. Do you recall the The Runner’s Spotlite?  This was a newspaper that the Running Spot store periodically published throughout the year. In it were race flyers, news, tips, rankings and race schedules. It was published for over 30 years and collectively represents a partial history of the local running/walking scene during that era.  The CPHL took on and completed the massive task of digitizing each issue.

Here is the link to the digitized volumes on their Digital Library:

 https://cdm16998.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16998coll17/search/searchterm/Bob%20Roncker's%20Running%20Spot%20(Cincinnati%2C%20Ohio)/field/publis/mode/exact/conn/and.

2. The CHPL also wishes to preserve our local lore by accumulating a series of oral history interviews.  They started this in the CHPL Story Center last summer.  The first three videos, hopefully many more are to come, can be seen on the CHPL YouTube playlist:

 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCJp4_DkJvqpEyIRJ1SbttR5c1zJk4GF-&si=XrzegdSJSdmIxLjt

Are YOU interested in recording an oral history interview on camera about your running experiences in the Greater Cincinnati area? These narratives can be about, but are not limited to, high school and/or college athletics or run clubs.  Call the CHPL at 513–369–6945 to set up an appointment in the Story Center.

3. You are welcome to attend an evening of stories about Greater Cincinnati's running/walking history:

When - Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 

Where - Downtown Public Library in the Story Center (located on the second floor of the south building)

Presenters - Doug Olberding - Flying Pig President and CEO

     Bob Roncker - Longtime running historian, enthusiast and organizer

No registration is required.  We hope to see many of you on the 23rd.  You will not be disappointed.

Sue Harder 5k - October 4, 2026

 Sue Harder passed away suddenly at the age of 58 in January 2021. She was a beloved member of the Fleet Feet Running Club. She was a very active runner who ran three marathons and countless half marathons. Her latest half marathon was just a few months before her passing. She was supportive of all new runners and was a friend and cheerleader to all her fellow runners. 

The 2026 Sue Harder Memorial 5K is to be the sixth annual memorial run for Sue. The run will commemorate Sue by welcoming new friends and old for a 5K in her hometown in Cincinnati as well as virtually across the country. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. Visit the registration page for more information.

RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• TIME: 10:10 AM
• PLACE: Fleet Feet Fifty West, 7667 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati OH 45227. 
• INFO:  The 2026 Sue Harder Memorial 5K is the sixth annual memorial run for Sue Harder, an avid runner who passed in 2021. The run will commemorate Sue by welcoming new friends and old for a 5K in her hometown in Cincinnati as well as virtually across the country. Proceeds will be donated to Girls on the Run. Visit the registration page for more information.

September 2026 Races In Greater Cincinnati

 Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati in September 2025. Check the club calendar for more races.

Saturday September 5

• Whiskey City 5k, 9:00 am, Lawenceburg Event Center, Lawrenceburg IN, Race Information. 

Sunday September 6

• The Bulldog 5k at Terrace Park, 9:00 am, Terrace Park Gazebo, Terrace Park OH, www.runningtime.net.

Monday September 7

• Aruna Run, 7:30 am, Freedom Center, Cincinnati OH, arunaproject.com.

Saturday September 12

• Tunnels To Towers, 8:00 am, Crescent Springs Community Park, Crescent Springs KY, Race Information.
• Jack's Forever 3 "Still Running" 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Bright Christian Church, Bright IN, Race Information.

Sunday September 13

• Sunflower Rev It Up For Parkinson's, 8:45 am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Saturday September 19

• Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run, 7:30 am, Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH,   http://runbeerseries.com
• Erlanger Summer Sendoff 5k, 8:30 am, Silverlake Park, Erlanger KY, Race Information.  
• Felicity Gourd & Harvest Festival 5K Walk/Run, 9:00 am, Felicity Franklin Elementary School, Felicity OH, Race Information.
• Teal Power 5k Run and 3k Walk, 10:00 am, Summit Park, Blue Ash OH, Race Information.
• Parkinson's Steady Strides 5k, 10:00 am, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, Race Information
• Glenwood Gardens Night Light Run, 9:00 pm, Glenwood Gardens Park, Woodlawn OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday September 26

• Applefest 5k/10k/15k, 8:30 am, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH, Race Information.
• MSJ 5k, 8:30 am, Mount Saint Joseph University, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Sonder and Friends Oktoberfest 5k, 10:00 am, Sonder Brewing, Mason OH, Race Information

Felicity Gourd & Harvest Festival 5K Walk/Run - September 19

Felicity FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America) is partnering with the Felicity Gourd & Harvest Festival to present the first 5K Walk/Run. 

All proceeds will go to the FCCLA school club to benefit students' activities and events sponsored by the program throughout the school year.

Visit the race information page for more information. 

RACE INFORMATION

• DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
• TIME: 9:00 AM
• PLACE: Felicity-Franklin Local Elementary School, 105 N Market St, Felicity, OH 45120
• COURSE: 5K course that starts at the elementary school and goes through the town of Felicity. 
• INFORMATION:  Visit the race information page for more information. 

Greater Cincinnati Race Results From the August 15th Weekend

   Below are race results from races held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Bulldog Blast
• KWF Cincy Fun Run 5k
• Medpace 5k
• Panther Prowl 5k
• Ross Rambler

August 2026 Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Below is list of upcoming races for August 2026.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in August. 

Saturday August 1

• Bronco 5k Run & Walk, 8:00 AM, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH, Race Information.

Sunday August 2

• Little Miami Half Marathon & 10k, 7:00 AM, Phegley Park, Morrow OH, www.littlemiamihalf.com.
• Dewey’s Pizza Run to Raise Dough 5k, 9:00 AM, Dewey's Pizza - Oakley Square, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Friday August 7

• Leesburg Glow Run, 10:00 PM, Highland County North Joint Fire & Ambulance Station, Leesburg OH, Race Information.

Saturday August 8

• Newtown 5k, 9:00 AM, Moundview Park, Newtown OH, Race Information.
• Cincinnatus Track Fest, 6:00 PM, Madeira High School, Cincinnati OH, Race Information.

Sunday August 9

• Cincinnati Open 5k, 8:00 AM, Lindner Tennis Center, Mason OH, Race Information.
• 5k Run & Walk for a Great Cause, 8:00 AM, Corwin Nixon Park, Mason OH, Race Information. 

Saturday August 15

• Panther Prowl 5k, 8:00 AM, Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Ross Rambler 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, Elda Elementary, Ross OH, Race Information.  
• Bulldog Blast 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Batavia Township Park, Batavia OH, Race. www.bulldogblast5k.com.
• Medpace 5k, 9:00 AM, Medpace, Cincinnati OH, Race Information. 

Saturday August 22

• Powder Keg 5k, 9:00 AM, Carter Park, King Mills OH, www.runningtime.net.

Saturday August 29

• Cincinnati Dragons 5k, 9:00 AM, Rentschler Forest Metro Park, Hamilton OH, Race Information.

July 2026 Races In Greater Cincinnati

   Even though Fourth of July had several races, there are a few races left in the month of July most likely one near where you live. Below is list of upcoming races in July.   Check the club calendar for a few more races in July. 

Saturday July 11

• FCA 5K and Fairfield Avenue Mile, 8:00 AM, Bellevue KY, Race Information.
• Trojan Trot 5k, 8:30 AM, American Legion Post #464, St. Leon IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday July 18

• Dragons 5k, 8:00 AM Day Air Ballpark Dayton OH, Race Information.
• Ralph E Wade 5k, 8:00 AM, Springboro High School, Springboro OH, Race Information.
• Tiger Trail 5k, 8:30 AM, Lawrenceburg Trail, Lawrenceburg IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.

Saturday July 25

• Queen City 5k, 8:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.queencity5k.com. 
• Picnic Run, 8:00 AM, Golden Gate Park, Brookville OH, Race Information.

Sunday July 26

• East Fork SP Trail Run, 9:00 am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.
• St. Martin's Country Run 5k, 9:30 AM, St. Martin Church, Yorkville IN, www.stuartroadracing.com. 

2026 4th of July Race Results

 Below are race results to the Fourth Of July Races held in Greater Cincinnati in 2026 over the past few days.  

• Beechmont Bolt - Results
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5k - Results.
• Conquer The Hill - Results
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk - Results.
• Festival of the Bells 5k - Results
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk - Results 
• Liberty Freedom Run -   Results.
• Madeira Mile - Results
• Madison Firecracker 10k - Results 
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run - Results. 
• Run4Home 5k - Results

Greater Cincinnati Race Results from the June 27th - 28th Weekend

     Below are race results held in Greater Cincinnati this past weekend:

• Brave 5k
• Dummy Run
• Hyde Park Blast
• Lions Pride 
• Upstander 5k

Cincinnatus Track Fest - August 8th

 Cincinnatus Track Fest returns for its third year! This is a community track meet for ALL in the running community! Events include: Kids 800M, Open 100M-400M-Mile-5k, Masters Mile, Elite 800M-Mile-5k, and JH/HS 3200M. All events will be officially timed with live results.

Also present will be Pata Roja Tacos food truck and Kona Ice on-site along with some fun additions from sponsors/partners Fleet Feet Cincinnati, New Balance, Beyond Exercise PT, Move Smooth Athlete Cream, Can't Stop Timing Co. and more!

Whether you're a newer runner looking to try out a track event for the first time, an elite looking for a stacked race, or even a former track star looking to dust off the old spikes - there's an event for you! Register now to secure your spot as spots are limited! 

DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• TIME: 6:00 PM. 
• PLACE: Madeira High School, Cincinnati OH
• INFORMATION:  Visit the race information page for more information. 

2026 4th of July Races in Greater Cincinnati

 

   In 2026, Fourth of July falls on a Saturday so there are quite a few chances to race on the Fourth of July in the Greater Cincinnati Area for 2026.  It is likely that there will be one near where you live. Here are a few of them.  Visit the RCGC Calendar  for a few more races.

Friday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 5:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, Race Information.

Saturday July 4

• City of Edgewood Independence Day 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, http://edgewood5k.com.
• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org.
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Madison Firecracker 10k, 8:00 am, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison IN,  www.stuartroadracing.com
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Race Information.
• Liberty Freedom Run, 8:30 am, Union County Courthouse, Liberty IN, Race Information.

• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30 am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Run 4 Home 5k, 8:30am, Armco Park, Lebanon OH, Race Information.