Kick off your morning in the Queen City with a scenic 5K run that highlights the very infrastructure bringing us together. Whether you’re looking to set a personal best or simply enjoy a morning walk with colleagues, this route offers a unique perspective on Cincinnati’s past, present, and future.

Updated Route

Participants will depart from the First Financial Convention Center and head through downtown Cincinnati toward the riverfront. The course features a "bridge-to-bridge" loop that is as historic as it is scenic:

• The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge: pass under this National Historic Landmark and enjoy the architectural beauty that served as a precursor to the Brooklyn Bridge.
• The Cincinnati Riverfront: Experience the revitalized banks of the Ohio River as you make your way on a scenic trail through Smale Riverfront Park and Sawyer Point.
• The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge: make the turn at the halfway mark at this iconic yellow, arch bridge, known locally as the “Big Mac.”

Finally, head back through downtown to the First Financial Convention Center in plenty of time for the first session of the day.

The Map

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Turn-by-Turn Description

1. Begin at the Convention Center entrance in the northwest corner of 5^th & Elm
2. Head south on Elm Street, past Paycor Stadium, all the way to the Ohio River
3. Cross Mehring Way and head east onto the path along the Ohio River
4. Pass under the Roebling Suspension Bridge
5. Continue along the trail past the Great American Ballpark on your left
6. Stay with the Ohio River and along the top of the Serpentine Wall
7. Continue through the brick archway towards the statue of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus
8. Follow the trail to your left as you approach the yellow suspension bridge, the Daniel Carter Beard bridge, affectionally known as the “Big Mac” by locals because of the golden arches
9. Now, you’re heading back east. Stay to the right, closer to the city, on the way back.
10. After you pass the Great American Ballpark, cross Mehring Way and ascend the stairs along Berry Way Fountains.
11. At the top of the stairs, continue north into the City until you reach 5^th Street.
12. The road becomes Walnut Street as you cross 2^nd Street.
13. Continue north to 5^th Street, cross 5^th Street, and then head west back towards the Convention Center. Fountain Square will be on your right.
14. Continue west of 5^th Street and complete the run at the Convention Center.