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Pink the Factory. Factory 52- Fretboard Brewing. 2750 Park Ave. Cincinnati Ohio 45212. Bring your family, friends, and pups! There will be something for everyone that night!
Cops for a Cure 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Sep 30, then $45 until Oct 25.
- Virtual 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cincinnati runs 38:57, about 12:32 a mile, based on 43 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:05 and men in 32:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:56 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4389 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results5K Run
101
finishers
35:29
median (11:25 /mi)
20:38
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
5K Walk
52
finishers
56:19
median (18:08 /mi)
28:13
winning time
67% / 33%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (RacePenguin) for Cops for a Cure. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cops for a Cure?
At the 2024 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 24:45 or better, the top quarter in 28:13, and half the field in 35:29; the last tenth came in after 57:30.
At the 2024 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 43:44 or better, the top quarter in 50:56, and half the field in 56:19; the last tenth came in after 59:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 24:45 |
| 20-29 | 30:03 | 26:06 |
| 30-39 | 28:47 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 28:06 | 24:07 |
| 50-59 | 28:10 | 55:40 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
How fast is it?
About average for Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:13, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Cops for a Cure cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Awards & Swag
Get ready to celebrate some amazing participants! 🥇 Top 3 Overall Men. 🥇 Top 3 Overall Women. 💗 Top 3 Survivors. 🎽 Age Group Champions: Under 19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+. 💰 Top Individual Fundraiser. 👯♂️ Top Team…
Race details
- Where
- 4389 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Race Day Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-Shirt (Virtual/Shipped)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Cops for a Cure?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 101 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 35:29 and the winner ran 20:38.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 28:13, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 4389 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45232.
From the organizers
Join us on Sunday, October 25th, for our 3rd Annual Cops for a Cure 5K at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati! This meaningful event supports the brave members of the Cincinnati Police Department who have been impacted by breast cancer.
After the race, stick around for a lively post-race celebration featuring live music, food, and community connection. Whether you run or walk, come stand alongside Cincinnati’s Finest as we work together to end breast cancer as we know it.
Be sure to register by October 11th to guarantee your race t-shirt!