Heartbeats For Life 5K

The race will begin and end at Lunken Playfield  (Doors open at 7:45 am and the race starts at 9:30am
Host: The Heartbeats for Life 5K is sponsored by Cincinnati Right to Life and Cincinnati Life Runners to bring the pro-life community together for a family-friendly day full of fun, fellowship, and life. Proceeds go toward pro-life efforts to affect culture and public policy.

Packet Pick-Up will be Race Day. 

Divisions:

5k Run Divisions: 14 and under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-69, 70+

5k Walk Division: 20 and under, 21 - 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K Run/Walk Registration:

Adults 18 and over: $35. $45 on race day.

Youth 11 - 17: $25. $30 on race day.

Youth 10 and Under: Free

Family price: $110

All participants will receive chip timing and a t-shirt while supplies last. 

Note: All registrations are online only, including race day

Free Kids Fun Run: 

After the 5K Run/Walk - No need to sign up

No pets please.

All proceeds benefit Cincinnati Right to Life Educational Foundation and Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati projects to protect the sanctity of human life in Southwestern Ohio and beyond.

Cincinnati Right to Life Educational Foundation provides education regarding bioethical issues such as abortion, human experimentation, and euthanasia; works to improve personal and social awareness and responsibility for all human life; promotes care and assistance for mothers and children, the handicapped and the elderly; and encourages pro-life research and education on life issues.

Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati works to establish a life affirming culture by organizing legislative efforts, encouraging pro-life candidates and office holders, and monitoring public and private entities’ decisions and practices affecting human life issues.

Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Heartbeats For Life 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Cincinnati.