Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run
About this race
Join the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation for their 5th annual Kids in Capes 5K + Fun Run to benefit pediatric cancer research grants!
The route runs a gorgeous (and mostly flat!) 5K route through North Upper Arlington, beginning and ending at Thompson Park. A shorter kids dash and 1-mile option take place within Thompson Park. The after race party includes a family-friendly activities like bounce houses, games, an interactive art project, a silent auction and bake sale.
We can't wait to see you for another beautiful and meaningful event that helps fill the gap for pediatric cancer research funding.
5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run Registration includes:
Race Shirt, swag bag, coffee, water, banana, access to post-race activities (Bounce houses, yard games, obstacle course, cape and mask decorating, face painting and interactive community art project).
Fleet Feet gift cards for top 3 overall for 5K ($50, $75 and $100)
Post-Race Activities Only:
Kids 5 & Under not registering for the race with a time chipped bib, please register them for post-race activities only so they can join all the fun we offer following the race.
Learn more about CMHF: www.thecmhfoundation.org
Pick your distance
Running
Kids in Capes 5K
Strollers and wagons are allowed along the route. Please no bikes or scooters. Please register any children 5 and younger under "Kids 5 and Under" option for a reduced rate :) Walking is encouraged if you are not a runner, but still want to participate! Note: If you are not registering a child between the ages of 2-5 for the race, please register them for access to the post-race activities. You will receive a wristband in your swag bag for them!
1 Mile Fun Run
Strollers and wagons are allowed along the route. Please no bikes or scooters. Please register any children 5 and younger under "Kids 5 and Under" option for a reduced rate :) Walking is encouraged if you are not a runner, but still want to participate! Note: If you are not registering a child between the ages of 2-5 for the race, please register them for access to the post-race activities. You will receive a wristband in your swag bag for them!
Virtual Run/Walk
You will receive your bib and t-shirt by Friday, 9.25. Please indicate in your registration if you will be picking up your swag in person or need it shipped!
Kids 5 & Under: Fun Run
This is untimed participation for children 5 & under for the 5K or 1 mile, plus Kids will receive a wristband for access to the post-race activities!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Upper Arlington, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:24 AM and sets at 7:21 PM local time (EDT) in Upper Arlington on September 27, 2026 — 11h 56m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run
191 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Kids in Capes 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannah Barker | 19:17 | 6:13 /mi |
| 2 | Nick Gesue | 20:20 | 6:33 /mi |
| 3 | Anderson Coffman | 20:43 | 6:41 /mi |
| 4 | Brynlee Eich | 20:43 | 6:41 /mi |
| 5 | Felicity Shellhaas | 20:47 | 6:42 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Upper Arlington 5K Races 2 races
- Upper Arlington Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Upper Arlington events
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