Heartbeats For Life 5K

Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: Cincinnati, OH; Lunken Playfield, 262 Wilmer Ave, 45226
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Join a family-friendly 5K run or walk in Cincinnati, supporting pro-life efforts and fostering community connection.

Fun
For a Cause

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Beginner Friendly
For a Cause
Family Friendly

Great for: beginners, families

The Heartbeats For Life 5K invites you to a family-friendly day of movement and community in Cincinnati, OH. This event brings together the pro-life community for a 5K run or walk, fostering fellowship and supporting a significant cause. Proceeds from your participation directly benefit Cincinnati Right to Life Educational Foundation and Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, aiding their efforts to protect human life and affect culture and public policy in Southwestern Ohio and beyond. It's an opportunity to connect, run, and contribute to a mission.

What to expect

* A 5K run or walk for all ages, with divisions for various age groups.
* Enjoy a free Kids Dash for children 10 and under after the main event.
* Receive chip timing and a t-shirt (while supplies last) for your participation.

Standout details

Proceeds support pro-life efforts
Family-friendly atmosphere
Free Kids Fun Run
Chip-timed 5K run/walk

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sat, May 9, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Mar 1, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, May 9, 9:30 AM EDT · From $38.45
Opens Mar 1, 2026, 5:05 AM EST · Closes May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

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The course

Hilly
Family-oriented

From the organizer

The race will begin and end at Lunken Playfield (Doors open at 7:30 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+

Race Day Schedule of events:

7:30 am - 9:15 am – Race Day Check-in

9:30 – Race begins

10:30 - Awards announced

10:45- Kids dash (10 and under) - Soon after the 5K

After the raffle closes, names are pulled and posted on boards.

Please have everyone check the boards to see if they won.

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.

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