Cincinnati Aruna Run
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2026 Cincinnati Aruna Run
The 17th Annual Cincinnati Aruna Run, presented by Meyer Brothers & Sons, takes place on Labor Day, September 7, 2026, at Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event raises funds for Aruna, an international nonprofit working to free, employ, and empower trafficked women; 100% of registration fees support that work.
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- 1-Mile
- Virtual 10K, 5K, 1-Mile
Age requirements and participant details: the 10K requires participants to be at least 12 years old; the 5K and 1-Mile are open to all ages. Each race begins and ends at Smale Riverfront Park. The 5K course includes one water stop and the 10K course includes two water stops. All races are chip timed; results are available via the race timer app, QR code on the bib, or at the results tent.
Logistics: there is ample street, garage, and public parking nearby. Packet pick-up is available at a run expo the day before and at the event location on race day. Road closures will affect several nearby streets along the course. Registering by July 30 guarantees a race shirt.
Swag and fundraising: event swag includes an Aruna Beach Tote, a District Tri-Blend tee, and an Aruna button. Team and fundraising incentives are available, including rewards for recruiting 15 team members and for individual fundraising thresholds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
