Das Holiday 5K at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
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Das Holiday 5K Run/Walk at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt
Das Holiday 5K is an inaugural run/walk held at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt on 12/05/2026. The event is presented by Metro and benefits The Cure Starts Now.
The route follows the Cincinnati Riverfront Park System from Smale to Friendship Park along the Ohio River, with the start and finish on Mehring Way directly across from the Moerlein Lager House and the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt. The venue address is 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
The event format is a run or walk over 5K (3.1 miles). Packet pick-up and the afterparty take place under the Stock Yards Bank & Trust Christkindlmarkt Fest Tent at the Moerlein Lager House. All participants receive a commemorative collectors pin. A beverage giveaway provides two beers for participants of legal drinking age or two soft drinks for those under 21.
Awards are given by age group: 14 and under; 15–20; 21–29; 30–39; 40–49; 50–59; 60–69; 70 and over. The top male and female in each age group receive a beer stein; participants under 21 are offered alternative prizes, including Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt mugs. Additional prizes recognize the best holiday costumes.
Registration opens 10/20/2026 and closes 12/05/2026. The registration fee is $30. Proceeds benefit The Cure Starts Now. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
