Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k 2026
- Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $55
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K - In Person | 5K | Oct 23, 20267:00 PM | $55 | – |
| 5K - VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 23, 20267:00 PM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $55 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 83 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 7:54 AM, and the 5K - In Person starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 560 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 23 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 65°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 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 560 feet
- Included with entry
- Exclusive WFDL VP Hat
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 23, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k?
- Friday, October 23, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
From the organizers
You’re invited to the inaugural Sprints Wicked Fast. Dead Last. 5K!
Join us at Sawyer Point on October 23 for a 7 PM start and a Halloween race experience built for every pace. Costumes are encouraged, and runners and walkers of all speeds are welcome.
Each participant will receive an exclusive custom Sprints race hat and large finishers medal created exclusively for the event.
And the night doesn’t end at the finish line. Stick around after the race for music from a live DJ, Halloween photo opportunities, and the chance to shop the limited-edition Sprints Halloween collection.