Evanston 5K and Wellness Day

Join us for the annual Evanston 5K run/walk happening on Saturday, April 12, 2025 beginning at 8:30 AM. Event begins and ends at the Evanston Recreation Center. Food, drinks and post-race activities to follow!

This family-friendly community event will kick off at the Evanston Recreation Center starting at 8:30am and follow a 5K/3.1 mile route through the community. Runners and walkers of all speeds and abilities are welcome!

Schedule:

7:00 am - Recreation Center Opens - Cincinnati Recreation Commission Website: Cincyrec.org
7:00 - 8:15 am - Race Day Check in at the Evanston Community Center
7:45 - DJ setup on Hackberry
8:30 - 5K Run/Walk begins
9:00 - Refreshments and post-race activities begin
9:30 - Awards Ceremony
9:00-1:30 - Continue with Wellness Day Activities.

Course Info:

Fast, flat 3.1 mile course through the neighborhoods of Evanston. See Course Map section below.

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Awards: Top Male and Female and Top male and female in each age group

Post-Race Activities:

After Run/Walk Celebration for adults and youth at Evanston Recreation Center. Wellness Day, 9:00am until 1:30pm will offer a range of services in support of social determinants of health. Services designed to energize community engagement for youth through seniors in summer and fall 2025.

Race Divisions: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over

Registration Cost:

Adults $25 . Youth 17 and under are $15. youth scholarships available
Registration includes shirt, chip timing and pre and post race activities.
Register online through race day on April 12, 2025

Click here to Register