Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati 5K

5K Celebration - Confidence through Accomplishment

The Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati 5K is a season-closing celebratory event held on November 21, 2026, at Smale Riverfront Park. The event gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment and concludes each season; every participant in the program receives a commemorative medal.

The 5K is open to all abilities, including runners, walkers, and adaptive athletes. The course remains open long enough for walkers to finish comfortably, and the event is non-timed. Girls on the Run has partnered with an adaptive sports organization to provide a limited number of handcycles, recumbent cycles, and track chairs and to offer support before, during, and after the 5K. Sensory kits are available at the Coach Table along Mehring Way, and a quiet area with activities is provided on the east side of the bridge near registration. A girl-centered social story is available to help participants understand the event flow. A nursing and changing tent is located by the registration area under the bridge.

Packet pickup is offered the day before the event at Fleet Feet Oakley and on the day of the 5K at the event registration area. Registration prices vary by age and date. Volunteers support setup, course marshalling, water stops, cheer zones, a Fun Zone, a Green Team, and start/finish duties; volunteers appointed through the council undergo a background check. The event lists national and local sponsors, including Adidas and Fleet Feet.

Weather policies specify conditions that will trigger cancellation, including extreme cold or heat, lightning during setup or the event, severe storms, and unhealthy air quality; routine rain or typical seasonal snow will not automatically cancel the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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