Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run/Walk
About this race
4th Annual Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run and Walk
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Celebrating Dennis' passion for running and to raise money for the Dennis Risch Memorial Fund.
Runners and Walkers are welcome
Benefit:
Dennis S. Risch Memorial Fund. The fund this year will be supporting the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center.
Dennis cared about providing opportunities for young people to flourish and break cycles of poverty. He had a heart for at-risk youth and life-giving opportunities like sports, travel, and outdoor adventures. As a father and coach to three daughters, he rooted for girls. He loved music and sponsoring music opportunities for others. Deeply rooted in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, he cared about the urban core and preserving history of these places. He sought to spread examples of God’s love and goodness through his life and his gifts.
Read more about Dennis and the Memorial Fund Here.
Course:
Beautiful course starts and ends near the Spring Grove Funeral Home and winds through the arboretum
Registration:
Registration fee for Adults 19 and over: $30 through Saturday, February 28, 2026. Race Day fee will be $35. You
Registration fee for Youth 6-18 years old: $10 through February 28, 2026. Race Day fee will be $15
Kids under 6 need not register.
Note: All registrations will be done online, including race day.
T-Shirts:
Commemorative Short-sleeve T-shirts will be available for $15. Limited quantities available while supplies last.
Divisions:
19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Awards:
Overall Male and Female Winners and the Top male and Female in each division
New in 2025: Overall Male and Female winners in the Stoller category.
Check-in and Packet Pick up:
Race Day check-in will be from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM at the venue.
There is no early pre-race day check in for 2026.
Results:
Complete results will be posted here.
Post-Race:
"There will be a gathering at the Brink Brewing Company following the race from 11-3 pm for all those that would like to continue our time together."
5905 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Directions:
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Running
5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cincinnati, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:36 PM local time (EST) in Cincinnati on March 7, 2027 — 11h 35m of daylight.
Course
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