Teal Power 5K - OH

The 18th Annual Teal Power 5K Run & Charity Walk Saturday, September  21, 2024 The Teal Power 5K Run and 3K Walk is a fun event for Ovarian Cancer Awareness hosted by the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati honoring those touched by this disease. The event is open to men, women, and children of all ages, and of all experience levels. Some participants run or walk in honor or memory of someone, some are survivors, and some just enjoy getting out and supporting an awesome cause!

COURSE: Our event is at Summit Park, Blue Ash, OH. GPS coordinates:  39.250255, -84.386898 .   Courses Start and Finish near the main stage and wind through Summit Park. See the course maps under the RACE INFO menu. Most of the course is paved, but there is one section that is a dirt trail.

SURVIVORS: If you are a survivor (any woman who has been diagnosed with ovarian or gynecological cancer), join us as our honorary guest. Your registration will be free. You must register to get a special T-shirt and gift. Gather for a special Survivor picture at 9:15am at the balloon arch and sign up for the free Survivor Raffle at the OCAGC booth!

HONOR SIGNS: Honor a loved one that has battled or is currently battling Ovarian Cancer. For a $30.00 donation we will place a sign recognizing the recipient along the course to encourage all the walkers and runners as we fight this disease together. Honor signs can be added to individual registrations or purchased through the STORE.

ACTIVITIES: Booths will open from 8:30am – 11:15am. We will have booths with ovarian cancer support information and vendors. There will also be raffles, an appearance by Rosie Red, music by Ursuline Academy, a Power Pets booth and other activities. Cash and credit card are accepted where needed.

RESERVE A VENDOR BOOTH: Share your information or products with our participants by having a booth at the event. In 2023, we had approximately 1,500 people at the park during our event. Vendors will have a festival type booth with boards on 3 sides, canopy roof, one table, and chairs. Reserve your booth at the RESERVE A VENDOR BOOTH Menu Tab.

POWER PARTNERS: The Teal Power Race and Walk recognizes and rewards participants who reach special fundraising milestones. These individuals are leading the way in the fight against ovarian cancer – and you can too!

POWER PARTNER REWARDS: The Team Captain with the largest number of team members as of September 14, 2024 will receive a prize. The Team Captain of any team with funds raised of $300 or more as of September 14, 2024 will be entered into the Power Partners Raffle for a prize.  Rewards will be handed out on Race Day.

TEAM PHOTOS: Dress in your favorite teal outfit, tutu, necklace, hat, etc.! Make a team sign! Bring your team spirit to the photo area by the balloon arch from 8:30am –10:00am.

TEAL POWER: Teal, the color of ovarian cancer, is admired but not required. By wearing teal you are showing your support for all the women and families that have been affected by ovarian cancer.

T-SHIRT PICKUP: Paid participants will receive a complimentary T-Shirt while supplies last. Pick up your t-shirt before the event at the Cancer Support Community, 4918 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 on Thursday, September 19 or Friday, September 20 from 11:00am until 6:00pm. Or pick up the morning of the event at the registration booth (while supplies last).

5K RUN DIVISONS: 15 and under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 and over.

5K RUN AWARDS: Awards to First overall Male and Female. Age-group awards to top three males and females in each age division.

PARKING: Free parking is available at Summit Park.  Follow signs and Parking Attendant directions upon arrival.

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY:  You can sign up online through September 21, 2024, 10:00am. The fees are $35 for run/walk, $15 for children 12 and under, and free for survivors. No need to sign up kids under 6 unless they want a shirt.  We strongly encourage participants to register online prior to attending the event; however, you can also register the day of the race at the registration booth. 

VIRTUAL EVENT: We will have both a "Live" event as well as a "Virtual" option. If you prefer not to join us in person, we invite you to join us Virtually and safely Run or Walk at any location you choose between 9/14 and 9/21. You can upload your times directly to our results page. If you wish to change from Virtual to Live or vice versa, we can make that change for you.

POP UP TENTS: Summit Park does not allow pop-up tents. If you do bring a pop-up tent, it must have a 20 lb weight on each leg. If you bring a pop-up tent without weights, you will be asked to take your tent down

RACE DAY TIMELINE: (Times subject to change)
8:30 – 10:00 - Race Day Registration

8:30 – 10:00 - Team Photos by balloon arch

8:30 – 11:00 - Music
8:30 – 11:15 - Booths open, Raffles, Appearance by Rosie Red

9:15 - Survivor Picture by balloon arch
9:30 - Ursuline Academy A Cappella Choir song and National Anthem
9:45 - Warm Up Stretch by Black Sheep Performance
10:00 - 5K Race Start
Following shortly after - 3K Walk Start
10:45 Award Ceremony