Dewey's Pizza Run to Raise Dough 5K
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run, eat pizza, and raise dough for mental health at this family-friendly 5K with a lively after-party in Cincinnati.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
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For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin Dewey's Pizza for a delightful 5K in Cincinnati, supporting local mental health organizations. This family-friendly event promises fun for all ages, culminating in an exciting after-party. Runners will enjoy a commemorative shirt and medal, plus a well-earned pizza slice and beverage at the finish line. Celebrate your achievement with a DJ, local brews, and face painting, making for a memorable day that gives back to the community.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
270 5K finishers in 2024. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
32:16
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 14:53.
People mix
More women
About 56% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2024, this looks like a comfortable field: 270 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 32:16. The quicker front of the field averaged about 14:53. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Cincinnati, OH
Close-to-home draw
Loveland, OH
Travel draw
Harrison, OH
Travel draw
Batavia, OH
Travel draw
Dayton, OH
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 1-14
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 15-19
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20-29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30-39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40-49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2024 | 270 | 32:16 | 34:08 | 14:53 | 0:40 / 0:37 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Dewey's Pizza is hosting a family-friendly 5K on Sunday, August 2 in Oakley Square with an after-party following in the Geier Esplanade. The race begins at 9 AM and the after-party will start after the race. There will be activities for all ages including pizza, local brews, face painting, activities, a DJ and more. Each runner will receive a complimentary 5K shirt in addition to a slice of pizza and a beverage of choice (21+) at the finish line! We hope to see you there! We also have a virtual option for anyone who wants to join the fun. All proceeds benefit mental health!
After-Party