The Candy Race Cincinnati
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The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati: event overview
The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati is scheduled for May 23, 2026 at 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. The event includes a 5K Run/Walk and a short children’s race called the Little Jelly Tot Dash.
- 5K Run/Walk
- Little Jelly Tot Dash, about 200 yards
The 5K entry includes a race T-shirt, a custom medal, a bib number, a candy packet, and free race photos. Awards are given for 1st place overall male and female and for 1st place in age group male and female with age groups listed as 15 under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
The Little Jelly Tot Dash is intended for children ages 6 and under. Boys and girls are grouped and run separately by age (4 and under; 5 and 6). Each child’s run is very short and parents may run or walk with their child. The organizer notes that a photographer will capture moments for participants in both the children's dash and the 5K.
Registration for both events opens on December 15, 2025 and closes on May 20, 2026. Registration fees listed by the organizer are $45.00 for the 5K and $20.00 for the Little Jelly Tot Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
