Chicks on the Run 5K & Honor Walk
About this race
Join us for our 2nd annual race presented by Barleycorn's Brewhouse supporting breast cancer patients in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 --- 9:00AM --- INDEPENDENCE, KYRACE FEATURES:
- Scenic course on paved roadway surfaces
- Finisher's medal for all in our 5K run/walk
- Honor Walk (1 mile) and Virtual Option
- Social Teams to enhance your race experience ($100 Barleycorn's Brewhouse gift card for the largest team!)
- 5K Awards for Top Male/Female Overall and Top Male/Female in Age Groups (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70+)
- Commemorative shirts ($15) and Honor Signs ($20) as a registration add on
- Race Timing/Management provided by RaceRise
- Post race celebration at Barleycorn's Brewhouse --- Food, drink, and fun!
- Special "Peaches and Cream" Cream Ale beer brewed exclusively for the occasion. Crafted to celebrate strength, community, and coming together for a cause. It will be served PINK!
5K AWARDS
- Overall Female Winner – $100 Barleycorn's Gift Card
- Overall Male Winner – $100 Barleycorn's Gift Card
- Age Group Winners – $20 Barleycorn's Gift Card
- We will also have an award for Best Dressed Runner/Walker & Largest Team
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
- 7:30AM - Packet Pickup opens
- 8:50AM - Welcome/Race Route Instructions
- 9:00AM - Chicks on the Run 5K START
- 9:10AM - 1 Mile Honor Walk START
- 10:10AM - Awards Ceremony inside Barleycorn's
PRICING
- 5K - $50 (Add a shirt for $15, Add an Honor Sign for $20)
- 1 Mile Honor Walk - $40 (Add a shirt for $15, Add an Honor Sign for $20)
- VIP - $60 (Includes 5K race entry, VIP parking at Barleycorn's Brewhouse, T-Shirt, 1 beer coupon (Peaches & Cream special brew) & Private brewery tour with Brewer master Shane (Add a shirt for $15)
PACKET PICKUP --- We will host race morning PPU at Barleycorn's Brewhouse from 7:30-9:00am. Advanced day PPU at Barleycorn's on Friday, 10/9 from 1-5pm.
5K ROUTE --- See map and directions below
RACE PARKING (Important) --- General admission parking for all runners/walkers will be at Frederick's Landing. Participants parking there will receive a free shuttle to/from their vehicles for the race. If you want to park conveniently at Barleycorn's Brewhouse check out our VIP package which includes special parking there in addition to other race benefits.
CHARITY BENEFICIARY --- Race proceeds and donations will support Chick & Chucks, Inc. For 20 years, Chicks & Chucks, Inc. has been a beacon of hope for local breast cancer patients and their families. Founded by Cathy Halloran "Chick", now 25 years cancer-free, the organization was created from her personal journey and a desire to ensure no one faces the fight alone. What began as one survivor’s mission has grown into two decades of providing critical resources, financial assistance, and compassion by supporting breast cancer patients in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati. This milestone year is being celebrated with our first annual 5K honoring Chicks & Chucks, Inc. and the 20 years of impact, strength, and unwavering dedication to the community.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Timed/competitive 5K (3.1 mile) race on paved roadway surfaces. Awards for Top M/F Overall & Top M/F in 10-year age divisions. Finisher's medal for all who complete the 5K. Runners & Walkers of all abilities welcomed. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are permitted.
Virtual Runner/Walker
If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and do your own Chicks on the Run 5K or 1-Miler in your hometown on your schedule. For your $40 donation we'll mail you your finisher's medal and you can even log your result or completion of your 5K on the race website. There are awards for the virtual event.
5K Run/Walk
Timed/competitive 5K (3.1 mile) race on paved roadway surfaces. Awards for Top M/F Overall & Top M/F in 10-year age divisions. Finisher's medal for all who complete the 5K. Runners & Walkers of all abilities welcomed. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are permitted.
Virtual Runner/Walker
If you can't join us in person, consider signing up as a virtual runner/walker and do your own Chicks on the Run 5K or 1-Miler in your hometown on your schedule. For your $40 donation we'll mail you your finisher's medal and you can even log your result or completion of your 5K on the race website. There are awards for the virtual event.
Race Volunteer
We need 6-8 enthusiastic volunteers to work a 3.5-hour shift on race morning to make the race great. By helping you'll be supporting a great cause!
Walking
1 Mile Honor Walk
An untimed, non-competitive 1 mile Honor Walk to raise up our survivors and those in the fight with cancer. Finisher's medal for all who complete the Honor Walk. No prizes or awards for this event. Walkers of all abilities welcomed. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are permitted.
1 Mile Honor Walk
An untimed, non-competitive 1 mile Honor Walk to raise up our survivors and those in the fight with cancer. Finisher's medal for all who complete the Honor Walk. No prizes or awards for this event. Walkers of all abilities welcomed. Dogs on fixed length leashes and strollers are permitted.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Independence, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 8:24 PM local time (EDT) in Independence on April 25, 2026 — 13h 37m of daylight.
Course
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Independence events
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