2024 Cincinnati Aruna Run

Date: Labor Day, 9/4/2023

Location: Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Click here for map of start/finish line location

Events:

• 10K
• 5K
• 1-Mile
• Virtual 10K, 5K, 1-Mile - Click here for more details

Age Requirements for Participation:

• 10K - Must be at least 12 years old to participate
• 5K - All ages are welcome
• 1-Mile - All ages are welcome

Start Times:

• 6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up opens
• 8:00 a.m. - 10K & 5K start
• 9:30 a.m. - 1-Mile starts

Registration Fees: 100% of fee goes to free, employ, and empower trafficked women

• May 1-May 31: 10K $45; 5K $35; 1-Mile $30
• June 1-August 25: 10K $50; 5K $40; 1-Mile $35
• August 26-September 2: 10K $55; 5K $45; 1-Mile $40

Courses: Each race will start/end in Smale Riverfront Park. Click here to view course maps

Results: Chip timing services will be provided by Race Penguin

NEW RUN EXPO! All participants are encouraged to come to the run expo on Sunday, September 1 at MadTree Brewing in Oakley (3301 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH) from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to pick up their race bibs and swag items. In addition to shopping at the Aruna shop, plan time to visit and shop with expo vendors representing Aruna sponsors, partners, and supporters.

• All participants who pick up their packets at the expo will be entered into a special raffle for items including an Aruna 1/4 zip sweatshirt, free product of choice from the Aruna shop, and more!
  
  

This year's Aruna Run swag features a packable backpack -- made in freedom by Aruna Artisans -- and a District Long Sleeve Shirt. Register by August 7 to guarantee your shirt and desired size.

Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking. The Aruna Run Race Series is the catalyst of the freedom process with 100% of registration fees and additional donations going to help free trafficked women. So grab some friends, lace up your shoes, and let's run together for her freedom!

Click here for more runner testimonials

Build Your Team
Registering as a team captain and building a team is one of the most powerful ways you can support the cause as 100% of registration fees go to free, employ, and empower trafficked women. Get 15 people to join your team to receive a 2024 Aruna Sport Bag! Bags can be picked up from the Run Expo on September 1.

Fundraise Together
You can take your team's impact to the next level by committing to individual and team fundraising goals. Individual and team fundraising pages are automatically created for you when you register for the run in Race Roster. You can then share donation links with family and friends via social media, e-mail, and text message.

• Raise $250 individually and receive an Aruna Journey Bag! Bags can be picked up from the Run Expo on September 1.
• Compete for individual and team fundraising prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 individual and team fundraisers.
• Prize awarded to the largest team!

Change Lives
From helping women at our Training Centers to sustaining freedom to the Artisans employed in our Freedom Business, the money you raise creates real lasting change in the lives of the women we serve.

Click here for team building and fundraising FAQs

Click here for inspirational photos and videos to share

Our title sponsor, Meyer Brothers and Sons, is a family-owned residential design and construction business. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rick Meyer, Architect and Business Manager, to learn more about the company and why they support the Cincinnati Aruna Run.

Tell us a little about your company! Since 1978, our family has been helping other Cincinnati families bring to fruition any residential project in a creative, organized and efficient manner while maintaining the highest quality possible by our talented team of architects, designers, project managers and craftsmen. We treat your home as a sacred space and members of your family like our own. We specialize in architectural designed, character specific additions and whole home remodels that often feature our custom cabinetry line.

What inspired you to sponsor the Cincinnati Aruna Run? We are sponsoring the race because we love, appreciate and want to support the noble work Aruna is doing to bring freedom to young women in slavery. We recognize that sexual slavery is alive and thriving and we want to help take a stand with the vulnerable in our world and take part in providing freedom for the captives and setting the oppressed free.

How can our participants learn more about your company?

• Stop by our booth at the run expo and post-run party!

• Website: https://www.meyerbrothersandsons.com/

• Instagram: @meyerbrothersandsons78

• Facebook: @meyerbrothersandson

Are walkers welcome?
Of course! Whether walking or running, we are all out there for the same goal -- to raise funds to help bring freedom to the sexually enslaved.

Are dogs welcome?
As much as we love our furry, four-legged friends, they are not allowed to participate in the race. However, they are welcome to cheer on the sidelines along the course.

Can I push a stroller?
Yes! You are welcome to push a stroller in the race. We just ask that you start towards the back to ensure the safety of all participants. A child being pushed in a stroller does not need to be registered for the race.

Click here for answers to more FAQs