MSJ 5K
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Event Details
The MSJ 5K is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026. This is the 8th annual edition of the event. The race starts and finishes at Mount St. Joseph University, located at 5701 Delhi Road in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Course and Activities
The 5-kilometer course winds through the campus of Mount St. Joseph University and the adjacent Sisters of Charity Motherhouse. It is open to both runners and walkers.
Pre-race music and entertainment begin at 8:00 a.m. A post-race celebration includes refreshments, stretching, massage, and entertainment.
Registration and Fees
Registration must be completed online. The standard entry fee is $30 for adults aged 18-64. A special rate of $20 is available for youth (17 and under), seniors (65 and over), and MSJ students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Registration includes chip timing, a commemorative T-shirt (guaranteed for those registered by a specified date, then while supplies last), and awards. A "No Sweat Option" is available for those who cannot attend but wish to support the event, which includes a T-shirt.
Awards
Awards are given to the overall male and female winners. Top male and female performers in each age category also receive awards. Age divisions are:
- 19 and under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80 and over
Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup is available on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Friday, September 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., both at the Harrington Center Lobby. Race day packet pickup is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Upper East Lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
