Where can I find the Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksWestern & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 24 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Countryside, City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K route go?
The Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K route starts at TQL Stadium, West End, Cincinnati and finishes at On the field (pitch) at TQL Stadium. Underfoot, expect road. The setting includes countryside and city. Strollers are permitted on course.
What should runners know on race day for the Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race (Cincinnati) 5K?
Run on closed city roads through downtown Cincinnati neighborhoods. Strollers are permitted on course.
Race character
Scenery
- Countryside
- City
- Riverside
- Waterfront
- Historic
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- More than 11,000 runners and walkers registered across the Western & Southern 10K and Chick-fil-A 5K in 2025.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Run on closed city roads through downtown Cincinnati neighborhoods.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup held at TQL Stadium (First Financial Club) on the two days before the race plus race-morning pickup; free parking in the East Garage.
- Medal
- Finisher medals introduced in 2025 (first time in the race's history).
Access and course status
- Start
- TQL Stadium, West End, Cincinnati
- Finish
- On the field (pitch) at TQL Stadium
Course facts
- Surface
- Road
- Notable features
- Western & Southern has served as title sponsor since 2013
- the 2026 edition is the 117th running, held on Thanksgiving morning
- Family-oriented holiday tradition
- a separate ProAmpac Kids Fun Run (1/4 mile) for ages 5-10 starts at 8:30am. Strollers are permitted on course
- no dogs or motorized vehicles allowed
- The Chick-fil-A 5K is offered as a run or walk option and also finishes on the field at TQL Stadium
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 5°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100