Das Holiday 5K at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
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Das Holiday 5K at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Das Holiday 5K is a run/walk event presented by Metro on December 5, 2026 at the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt and Cincinnati Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The event uses the riverfront parks along the Ohio River and finishes near the Christkindlmarkt on Mehring Way.
The course is a 5K distance, listed as 3.1 miles, traveling through Smale Riverfront Park toward Friendship Park along the Ohio River. The start and finish are located on Mehring Way, directly across from the Cincinnati Lager House and the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt.
The registration fee is $35 per participant. Every finisher receives an exclusive 2026 collector's finisher medal. Participants age 21 and older receive two complimentary beers, while those under 21 receive two soft drinks. A post-race celebration takes place at the Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt, including the Stock Yards Bank & Trust main stage, the Krampus Bar, and the Event Center with food, drinks, entertainment, and holiday shopping.
Awards are given to the top male and female finisher in each age group, with commemorative Christkindlmarkt mugs presented to winners. Age groups are: 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 is located at the Krampus Bar on the Schmidlapp Event Lawn & Stage. Parking is available in the Central Riverfront Garage beneath the event site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
