When does the MSJ 5K sell out?

MSJ 5K hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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MSJ 5K

Q: How hard is the MSJ 5K 5K?

MSJ 5K is a 5K on a road course in Cincinnati, Ohio. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the MSJ 5K?

Race-day weather in Cincinnati can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

September 26, 2026

Cincinnati, Ohio

Rolling Course

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

Charity race

About the Race

8th Annual MSJ 5K Saturday, September 26, 2026 8:30 am Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, OH Please Save the date and check back soon while we finalize the details for 2026 Join us on a Saturday, 9/26 for a 5K Run or Walk through Mount St. Joseph University and surrounding campus. Official MSJ website: http://msj.edu/msj5k Course: 5 Kilometer course winds through the campus of the Mount St. Joseph University and the Sisters of Charity Motherhouse. Divisions: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, ...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

charity

Charity race.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the MSJ 5K 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.