Das Holiday 5K at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
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Das Holiday 5K at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Das Holiday 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt and Cincinnati Lager House in Cincinnati, Ohio. The event is presented by Metro and is staged along the Cincinnati riverfront.
The event features a 3.1-mile course with start and finish on Mehring Way, directly across from Cincinnati Lager House and the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. The route travels along the Ohio River through Smale Riverfront Park to Friendship Park, finishing near the festival site.
The registration fee is $35. Registration opens October 20, 2026 and closes December 5, 2026. The fee includes an exclusive 2026 collector's finisher medal for each participant, two complimentary beverages (participants age 21 and older receive two beers; under 21 receive two soft drinks), and access to the Christkindlmarkt afterparty. Age group awards consist of Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt mugs for the top male and female finisher in each age group (14 & Under; 15–20; 21–29; 30–39; 40–49; 50–59; 60–69; 70+). Best holiday costume prizes are also part of the event.
Packet pickup opens on race day at the Krampus Bar on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn & Stage at Cincinnati Lager House. Parking is available beneath the event site in the Central Riverfront Garage. The post-race celebration takes place at the Christkindlmarkt main stage, Krampus Bar, and event center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
