The Cincinnatus Track Fest takes place at 7465 Loannes Dr in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 8, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM. This running event offers a full range of track distances, including the 100M, 400M, 800M, 1 Mile, 1600M, 2000M, 3200M, and 5000M. Entry fees range from $5 to $30 depending on the distance selected. The evening start time makes this a practical option for athletes looking to race after work or avoid daytime heat. Whether you're targeting a short sprint or testing your aerobic fitness at 5K distance, the Fest accommodates multiple ability levels and training focuses.
From the Race 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 2k • 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)
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When is Cincinnatus Track Fest 2026 — Cincinnati, OH?
Cincinnatus Track Fest 2026 — Cincinnati, OH takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Where is Cincinnatus Track Fest 2026 — Cincinnati, OH held?
Cincinnatus Track Fest 2026 — Cincinnati, OH is held at 7465 Loannes Dr in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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