Join us for another year of the sweetest, most deliciously fun 5k around. Whether you are a first time participant or you have joined us before, you'll love the fun environment welcoming you into beautiful downtown Cincinnati! When you finish, don't be bashful to raise your arms and celebrate your accomplishment and collect a beautiful medal (oh and candy)! Make sure you smile for our photographer so you and your friends/family can enjoy your beautiful (and free) race photo for years to come!
All 5k participants receive the following;
What is the Little Jelly Tot Dash?
This is a short (100 yard or less), fun event for kids aged 6 and under. We make a big deal of it and try to make the kids feel like they are really part of the event. They start a short distance away from the finish line and run under the big finish line. Moms and dads can stand at the finish line and take photos. Our own photographer will also be on hand to take pictures of "their moment."
Kids get a t-shirt, candy and a small surprise kid toy.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup:
Race Day Packet Pickup:
Donations and Fundraising
Please consider donating to the event. All donations benefit the Dragonfly Foundation. Anyone who donates $100 will receive $5 off their registration. When you donate during the registration process, $5 will automatically be taken off your registration at checkout.
If you want to help become a fundraiser, anyone who raises $250 will receive 1 free race entry and a Dragonfly Foundation T-Shirt.
How it works:
Additional race information can be found at https://www.thecandyrace.com/.
2023 Registration Fee Structure
5k Run/Walk: In-Person
Jelly Tot Dash: In-Person
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
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