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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Dec 19, 202610:00 AM | $25$27 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Dec 19, 202610:00 AM | $25$27 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Volunteer | – | Dec 19, 202610:00 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Dec 19, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $27 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:52 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
940 Pavilion St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Running Time Race Services) for Egg Nog Jog. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:50 or better, the top quarter in 27:20, and half the field in 32:19; the last tenth came in after 50:30.
At the 2025 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 47:40 or better, the top quarter in 49:55, and half the field in 56:14; the last tenth came in after 1:07:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:46 | 17:55 |
| 20-29 | 23:35 | 19:01 |
| 30-39 | 25:16 | 19:24 |
| 40-49 | 26:00 | 21:29 |
| 50-59 | 29:04 | 23:56 |
| 60-69 | 30:21 | 23:46 |
| 70+ | 38:24 | 27:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 64 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 354 to 559 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:23 to 32:19.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 559 (+18%) | 32:19 | under 23:50 | 16:28 |
| 2024 | 473 (+6%) | 33:30 | under 24:28 | 18:31 |
| 2023 | 445 (+10%) | 31:33 | under 23:08 | 17:11 |
| 2022 | 403 (+14%) | 31:21 | under 23:43 | 17:16 |
| 2021 | 354 | 31:23 | under 22:36 | 16:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:20, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
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.
Around December 19 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 59°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.
What the organizers of Egg Nog Jog cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Q - Where is the best place to park? A - There is plenty of free parking at Mt. Adams. As always, however, the "Early Bird gets the Worm". We encourage you to come early and enjoy the morning and avoid the last minute rush. Many of the…
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The 33rd Annual Egg Nog Jog 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, December 20, 2025 10:00 am
Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, OH
Come to Mt. Adams and join us for this annual holiday tradition. Scenic and challenging course begins at Jerome and St. Gregory and winds through Mt. Adams and Eden Park offering spectacular views of the city.
Rain (Snow) or Shine!