
From the Organizer
Cincinnatus Track Fest
First and foremost, this is a track meet for EVERYONE! Whether you're a newer runner looking to try out a track event, an elite looking for a stacked event, or even a former track star looking to dust off the old spikes - we put this on for all in the community. The schedule will feature both open and elite events plus kids races! Whether you want to run or watch, come out and celebrate the Cincy running community with us!
Race day registration is available. Find us at the Cincinnatus Elite tent on the in-field!
Open races do not have time qualifying standards. Please see below for elite race time qualifiers.
August 8th, 2026. 6-10PM
Event Schedule (tentative to change):
5PM – Track open to athletes for warmup
6PM – Events start
• 6:00PM – Open 100M (Mixed Gender)
• 6:05PM – Open Mile (Mixed Gender)
• 6:20PM – Kid’s 800M Fun Run
• 6:30PM – Elite 800M (Women’s)
• 6:35PM – Elite 800M (Men’s)
• 6:40PM – Open 400M (Mixed Gender)
• 6:45PM – Masters Mile (40+)
• 7:00PM – Elite Mile (Women’s)
• 7:10PM – Elite Mile (Men’s)
• 7:20PM – Open Junior High 2 Mile
• 7:40PM – Open 5k (Mixed Gender)
• 8:10PM – Elite 5k (Women’s)
• 8:35PM – Elite 5k (Men’s)
• 9:15PM – 4x400 (Mixed Gender)
• 9:30PM – HS Showcase 3200M (Girls)
• 9:45PM – HS Showcase 3200M (Boys)
Races will be seeded upon final entry numbers and seed times.
Suggested Time Qualifications for Elite Races:
Men's Elite 5k - 17:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)
Women's Elite 5k - 21:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)
Men's Elite Mile - 5:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)
Women's Elite Mile - 6:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)
Men's Elite 800M - 2:15 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)
Women's Elite 800M - 2:45 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)
Meet Records
Men's 100M: Brad Maki - 11.42 (2025)
Men's 400M: Ty Fajardo - 52.21 (2025)
Men's 800M: Grant Koch - 2:05.05 (2025)
Women's Mile: Katarina Smiljanec - 5:01.6 (2024)
Men's Mile: Ben Dunkle - 4:35 (2024)
Women's 5k: Maura Lemon - 17:24.12 (2025)
Men's 5k: Johnny Sayle - 14:31.16 (2025)
Boy's 800M: Luke Hollandsworth - 3:02.04 (2025)
Girl's 800M: Harper Witte - 4:12.56 (2025)
JH 3200M Boys: Hank Feichtner - 13:05.43 (2025)
JH 3200M Girls: Katie Welty - 14:38.35 (2025)
HS 3200M Girls: Hannah Gemmel - 12:43.06 (2025)
HS 3200M Boys: Ben Wetzel - 9:55.25 (2025)
4x400: Dream Team: Aiden Thomas, Skyaqui Howard, Keo Howard, Jay Patel - 3:44.91 (2025)
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheviot, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,998
as of 2023
Elevation
501 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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Cincinnatus Track Fest
Aug 8, 2026