The 2026 Cincinnati Aruna Run takes place on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM EDT from Smale Riverfront Park on West Mehring Way in Cincinnati, OH. This 17th annual event offers 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile distances, with 100% of registration fees going to free, employ, and empower trafficked women through the Aruna Project. The 10K requires participants to be at least 12 years old.
Distance
Start Time
Age Requirement
Water Stops
Location
10K Run/Walk
8:00 AM
12+
2 stops
Smale Riverfront Park
5K Run/Walk
8:00 AM
All ages
1 stop
Smale Riverfront Park
1-Mile Run/Walk
9:30 AM
All ages
None listed
Smale Riverfront Park
Registration and Deadlines:
Register by July 30 to guarantee your t-shirt.
Pricing increases August 24.
Virtual options available for all distances (includes shipping).
Walk-up registration available race morning starting at 6:30 AM.
100% of registration fees go to the cause.
Packet Pickup & Run Expo:
Sunday, September 6 at MadTree Brewing (3301 Madison Rd, Oakley) from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Race day at Smale Riverfront Park starting at 6:30 AM.
Expo features Aruna shop and sponsor vendors.
Start Corrals:
Run, Run/Walk, and Walk corrals available.
Line up by intended pace.
Competitive runners for overall awards line up at front of Run corral.
Timing and Results:
All races chip timed by Race Penguin.
Results via Race Penguin Timing App, QR code on bib, or Results Tent.
Swag (Register by July 30 to guarantee):
Aruna Beach Tote (made in freedom by Aruna Artisans).
District Tri-Blend Tee in green.
Aruna button featuring names of 10 trafficked women.
Team Building & Fundraising:
15 team members = choice of Soniya Belt Bag or Swathi Packable Backpack.
Largest team wins special prize.
$250 individual fundraising = belt bag or backpack.
Top 3 individual fundraisers win Rani Backpack, Eddie-Bauer cooler, and gift card.
Top 3 fundraising teams win restaurant gift card + all members get Aruna Dopp Kit.
Prize determination based on Saturday, September 5 at 12:00 PM (Noon).
Food Partners: LaRosa's Family Pizzeria, Deeper Roots Coffee.
Media Partners: Local 12, Q102, Everything Cincy, The Beauty Boost.
Accessibility Partners: Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, Momentum Refresh.
The Aruna Run 2026 turns every step into freedom. 100% of your registration fee funds the fight against human trafficking. Run, walk, or go virtual — and #runforherfreedom.
Races Offered
1-Mile Run/Walk
Sep 07, 2026
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1.6K
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08:00
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$34.92
10K Run/Walk
Sep 07, 2026
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10K
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08:00
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$50.82
5K Run/Walk
Sep 07, 2026
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5K
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08:00
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$40.22
Virtual Run/Walk - 10K, 5K, 1-Mile
Sep 07, 2026
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10K
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08:00
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$43.40
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cincinnati.
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16.3° / 27.1°
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16.1° / 26.4°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 24m
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Avg rainfall
2.8 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
64.7%
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Sunrise
07:20
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Sunset
19:45
About Cincinnati
Learn more about the host city, Cincinnati.
Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America.
