Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $34 on Nov 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $30$34 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $30$34 after Nov 24, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $61$67 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer Then Run | – | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $34 on Nov 24, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $30 until Nov 23, then $34 until Jan 3, then $38 until Feb 7, then $42 until Feb 25, then $46 until Feb 27.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Feb 27.
- Half Marathon: $61 until Nov 1, then $67 until Jan 3, then $73 until Feb 7, then $79 until Feb 24, then $85 until Feb 27.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $61, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Cincinnati runs 2:06:01, about 9:37 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:03 and men in 2:00:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 9:00 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.
Start location and course
TBD, 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.
2026 results
All results (4 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results (USA Race Timing & Event Management) for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:26 or better, the top quarter in 32:22, and half the field in 39:48; the last tenth came in after 1:00:20.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 50:07 or better, the top quarter in 57:17, and half the field in 1:04:50; the last tenth came in after 1:33:10.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:31 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:08, and half the field in 2:06:01; the last tenth came in after 2:49:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:04 | 42:23 |
| 20-29 | 26:30 | 27:21 |
| 30-39 | 30:19 | 25:01 |
| 40-49 | 34:23 | 29:58 |
| 50-59 | 34:28 | 33:36 |
| 60-69 | 52:02 | n/a |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 61 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 121 to 171 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:57 to 39:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 171 (-10%) | 39:48 | under 27:26 | 21:14 |
| 2025 | 189 (+25%) | 40:15 | under 26:30 | 20:09 |
| 2024 | 151 (+25%) | 38:23 | under 26:47 | 21:59 |
| 2023 | 121 | 36:57 | under 26:29 | 21:49 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:22, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Ohio 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 57:17, against 54:49 in a typical Ohio 10K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Ohio half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:50:08, against 1:53:18 in a typical Ohio half marathon, 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 February 27 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 69°F.
Based on 76 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
- TBD, Cincinnati, OH 45202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 560 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Mar 1, 2026), 2025 (Mar 9, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Mar 12, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Cincinnati?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $34 on Nov 24, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $61, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 171 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 39:48 and the winner ran 21:14.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:22, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!