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Run for Chief

📅 June 19, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Cincinnati · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 20, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

Run for Chief is a 5K (3.1 miles) in Cincinnati, starting at 9:00 a.m. on June 19, 2027, honoring the legacy of kindness and love left by Jaden Jay Chief Woodard.

This community race encourages runners of every level to embody the Live Like Chief spirit, and participants will celebrate Jay Chief's impact on the community at a post-race gathering. Proceeds go to Jaden's Fund at the Heart Institute of Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

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