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Kids Fun Run (10 and under)
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Event Description
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for our family-friendly running event! Runners, walkers, joggers, and stroller-pushers are welcome to participate in the 10K, 5K, or free Kids Fun Run. All event proceeds support two local charities: YoungLives and Capernaum, which help teens and young adults grow in leadership, friendship, and purpose.
Race Prizes
- 5K & 10K: Top overall male and female finishers receive a prize package
- 5K: Top 3 male and female finishers in each age group win an award
- 10K: Top male and female finishers in each age group win an award
- Team Prizes: Awards for fastest, largest, and best costumed teams
- Kids Fun Run: Top male and female finishers in each age group get a goodie bag; all participants receive a medal
Registration Includes
- Race shirt
- Custom medal
- Race bib with timing chip
- Swag bag
Race Details
Location: Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton 45011
Race Schedule
- Kids Fun Run: 8:20 am
- YoungLives Honor Run: 8:30 am
- 10K: 8:40 am
- 5K: 9:00 am
Packet Pickup
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8am-2pm
The Benison Events Center, 100 S 3rd St, Hamilton OH 45011
Race Day Packet Pickup: 7-8:30 AM
The Courtyard Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011
Safety Notice
No pets allowed on the course, except service dogs. Participants with pets will be asked to leave.
Contact Form
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Event Location
The Marcum Park 116 Dayton St
Hamilton, OH 45011 US
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FAQs
They are located between Marcum Park and the Marcum apartment building along Dayton Street.
Yes. Please share your packet pickup QR code with them to make check-in and bib assignment easier for our volunteers.
There is 1 water station for the 5k and 2 water stations for the 10k.
Porta-potties are located in Marcum Park along the walking path where Dayton Street meets Riverfront Plaza.
All finishers receive a medal. Only participants who register before 11/11/25 receive a guaranteed shirt size.
Only service dogs are permitted on the actual course.
Yes. This takes place inside the Courtyar Marriott on Riverfront Plaza starting at 7:00 am and ending at 8:30 am.
No. Gear should be left in your car or with a non-participant family member.
