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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $40 | – |
| Cat Nap | – | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Kid's Walk | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Walk/ Dog Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cincinnati runs 48:50, about 15:43 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 54:05 and men in 47:43.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:40 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 830 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Francis RecreAcres Park, Cincinnati, OH 45249
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 82°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 Tails on the Trail cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
9:00 a.m. Registration Opens. Dog Costume Contest Judging. Complimentary Donuts & Coffee Provided by Dunkin'. Vendors, Live Music, Bake Sale, Pumpkin Patch and More! 10:00 a.m. Dog Walk Begins. Vendors and booths will remain open for the…
Rules and FAQ
Enter your Dog into Our Costume Contest! All that is needed to enter the Dog Costume Contest is a registration to the 2025 Tails on The Trail and your costumed pup! · When you arrive at the event, stop by the judging booth by the entrance…
Rules and FAQ
How do I participate in Tails on the Trail? Register here. Donate through this website. Join or create a "Fundraising Pack" to increase your contribution to Tails on the Trail. Enter the Tails on the Trail Doggie Costume Contest (Must be…
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The SPCA Cincinnati Tails on the Trail is on Saturday, October 10th at Francis RecreAcres Park next to our Sharonville Shelter! Bring the whole family for a fall tradition that is much more than a dog walk! T-shirts are included with your registration and children 12 and under are FREE with a paying adult (1 child per paying adult, does not include an additional t-shirt). Click on the tabs above the banner on this page for more details.