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Run for Chief

Date
June 20, 2026
Distance
Run for Chief 5K
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From the Organizer

The Run for Chief Race is back, honoring the life and legacy of Jaden 'Jay Chief' Woodard! This race embodies the LIVE LIKE CHIEF mantra—celebrating kindness, love, and a little friendly competition. Join us on June 20st to run and remember Jay Chief’s incredible spirit. Stick around afterward for a special celebration of his amazing life! All funds raised will be donated to Jaden's Fund at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Heart Institute!

Events

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Weather

Typical Conditions

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

83°

Typical Low

63°

Chance of Rain

36%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheviot, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:13 AMSunset 9:08 PMDaylight 14h 56m

Host City

About Cincinnati, OH

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

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for Chief, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

12

Days to train

Race
Run for Chief
Date
June 20, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run for Chief?
Run for Chief is a running race held in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Run for Chief?
Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at 799E E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run for Chief?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run for Chief

Jun 20, 2026

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