• Fighting Hunger 5K
• Online Registration
• 2012 Sponsors
• 2011 Results
• 2011 Photos
• Group Information
• 5K Volunteers
• Food Drive

Start Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Matthew 25: Ministries
                  11060 Kenwood Road
                  Cincinnati, OH 45242

Course: The USATF certified course starts at Matthew 25: Ministries. Head south on Kenwood Road. Turn right on Glendale-Milford Road. Turn right on Reed Hartman. Turn right on Cornell Road. Turn right on Kenwood Road. Finish back at Matthew 25: Ministries. For the efficiency of our timing system and in order to reopen roads in a timely fashion, no one will be permitted to start the race after 8:40 AM. There is one water station along the route. View the course map for more information.

Registration: Register for the 2012 Fighting Hunger 5K in one of three easy ways!

1. Register online to access and track fundraising options and goals.
2. Printable Registration Form will be available soon.
3. Register at Matthew 25: Ministries in person during regular hours of operation or during Packet Pick-Up.

Strollers are permitted in this event. All strollers are asked to please line up towards the back of the start line. Registration is not necessary for children in strollers unless you would like your child to receive any of the amenities from the race, including the race t-shirt, goody bag or after-race refreshments.

Registration Rates: Registration fees for all participants include a long-sleeve Fighting Hunger 5K t-shirt, a goody bag, and post-race refreshments (don't miss the chocolate fountain!). Team Captains will also receive a free "champion gift" for recruiting group members. All printed group entry forms and fees must be submitted together. Find out more information about Group Registration. 

• Pre-Registration* - $20 adults; $16 students
• Race Day Registration* - $25 adults; $20 students
• Team Rates (6 or more)* - $15 per person pre-registered; $20 on race day

*PLEASE NOTE: Online registration closes at 11:59 AM on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Pre-registration is available at Packet Pick-Up through Friday at 7:00 PM. Race day registration opens at 7:00 AM at Matthew 25: Ministries.

Online Fundraising: Registered participants have the option to fundraise as a team and/or individual. Fundraisers may qualify to win various incentive prizes for their efforts. Check back for more information.

Packet Pick-Up: Pick up your packet prior to race day and receive a FREE gift. Participants may pick up their race packets (bib number, t-shirt & goody bag) prior to race day at Matthew 25: Ministries (11060 Kenwood Road 45242) during the following times:

• Thursday, Nov. 1, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Friday, Nov. 2, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  

Race registration will be available during these times at pre-registration rates. Packets will also be available for pick-up on the morning of the race.

Awards: The awards ceremony and celebration follows the race at approximately 10:00 AM. Award categories are separated by gender and age: 14 & under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70/over.

• Awards to first three male & female finishers (based on gun time)
• Awards to top three runners in each category (based on chip time)
• Door prizes awarded at random
  
  

Parking:  Matthew 25: Ministries’ lot will be closed to all general parking. All general event parking will be located at Procter & Gamble, 11510-11590 Reed Hartman Hwy, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Only the main gates to P&G will be open, so everyone must enter from Reed Hartman. FREE shuttles will run from the lots on both the east and west sides of Reed Hartman. Please arrive early to allow for shuttle times and crowds.

Additional parking options may become available closer to the event. Please check back for updated information. 

Shuttles: Free shuttle service will be available from all designated Event Parking Lots. Please check back for an updated schedule closer to the event. 

Directions to Matthew 25: Ministries - Please visit our directions page.

Direction to event parking at Procter & Gamble - Take I-275 to exit 47 for Reed Hartman Hwy. Turn south onto Reed Hartman Hwy. Continue for approximately 0.7 miles. Turn either left or right onto P&G’s campus (at stop light) and follow signs toward parking lots.

Additional Information:

• Bring a canned good to support Matthew 25: Ministries' Fighting Hunger Food Drive
• View our 2012 Sponsors.
• For the safety of all participants, please do not bring non-essential sporting equipment such as frisbees, beach balls, footballs or other similar items onto the course.
• Due to liability insurance reasons, pets are not permitted on the course.