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The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati

📅 May 22, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Cincinnati · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 23, 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

The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati is a fun, friendly 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) in downtown Cincinnati, suited to first-timers and regulars alike. It starts at 8:30 a.m. on May 22, 2027, with the Little Jelly Tot Dash going off at 8:25 a.m.

Finishers receive a medal, candy and free race photos, along with a colorful T-shirt, a personalized bib and a bag of candy. The Little Jelly Tot Dash is a short race for kids 6 and under, who get a T-shirt, candy and a small toy. Awards go to the top overall and age-group finishers, men and women.

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