2024 Cincinnati Aruna Run
Labor Day, September 2, 2024
It was an incredible Aruna Run weekend! Thank you to everyone who ran and walked for her freedom and came out to the first Aruna Run Expo. Over $111,000 was raised to help bring lifelong freedom to trafficked women. Check out photos from the Expo and Run! We are adding more as we receive them from our photographers.
Join Us for the 15th Anniversary of the Cincinnati Aruna Run!
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Run Details
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Date: Labor Day, 9/2/2024
🌡️ Prepare for the weather on run day! Download the WKRC Weather App on the App Store or Google Play
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
**Register by August 1 to guarantee your shirt and desired size
Packet Pick-Up: There are two opportunities to pick up your race bib and run swag:
- At the Run Expo on Sunday, 9/1 at MadTree Brewing from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- At the Run on Monday, 9/2 at Smale Riverfront Park. Opens at 6:30 a.m. and will remain open until 10-minutes before the start of each race
Courses: Each race will start/end in Smale Riverfront Park. Click here to view course maps
Results: All three races will be chip timed. Download the RacePenguin Timing Mobile App for easy access to race day results, and live map tracking athletes.
Road Closures:
- Pete Rose Way from Old Broadway to Baines, Eastbound Lanes (7:45 am-10:00 am)
- Eggleston from Pete Rose Way to 9th Street, Southbound Lanes (7:45 am-10:00 am)
- Mehring Way from Pete Rose Way to Elm Street, All Lanes (6:00 am-11:00 am)
- Taylor-Southgate Bridge, All Lanes (7:45am-9:00am)
Parking: Paid parking is available at Central Riverfront Garage and in select surface lots. The West side of the Central Riverfront Garage (everything West of Main Street) will be normal rates until 10:30 a.m. Lot E across from Paul Brown Stadium will be a flat $6 rate until 10:30 a.m. After 10:30 a.m., all parking will go to Reds' game rates. Click here to view parking garage map.
Post-Run Party: Enjoy LaRosa's Pizza, Honey Child Artisan Pops, Pahhni Premium Alkaline Water, Ready Drink & Clean Bars, and fruit after you cross the finish line.
Race Day Personalities: We are excited to welcome back Cassy Arsenault of Local 12 as the Race Emcee, DJ Kay of Q102 as the Race DJ, and Julia Devadason as the National Anthem vocalist.
Training Program: Are you looking for a training program to follow to prepare for the run? Then check out Fleet Feet Cincinnati's No Boundaries 5K & 10K Training Program. As the official running store partner of the Cincinnati Aruna Run, Fleet Feet Cincinnati is offering all Aruna Run participants $20 off the training program fee. After you register, look for an email about the training program that contains the discount code.
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. Click here for all the details!
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! 
Swag
This year's Aruna Run swag features a packable backpack -- made in freedom by Aruna Artisans -- and a District Long Sleeve Shirt and Aruna sticker. Register by August 1 to guarantee your shirt and desired size.
Every participant will receive an Aruna packable backpack, sticker, and finisher medal!
Title Sponsor
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
The Cause
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!
Runner Testimonials
Team Building & Fundraising
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!
- Build the largest team and win a special prize!
Prize determination will be based on number of team members by Saturday, 8/31, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon).
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. Prize determination will be based on money raised raised by Saturday, 8/31, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon).
- Raise $250 individually and receive an Aruna Journey Bag!
- Compete for individual and team fundraising prizes! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 individual and team fundraisers.
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.
FAQs
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.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sarah Prudhomme
- Website
- Visit website
Top teams
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We're Back$9,273.96 Raised$8,000.00 Goal |
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Aruna Freedom Runners$2,281.29 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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REV489$2,144.03 Raised$4,000.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Dan
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Dan Price$5,066.27 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Elise
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Elise Price$2,595.81 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Amit
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Amit Gajera$2,021.82 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Sponsors
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Title Sponsor
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Running Store Partner
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Race Timer
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Run Photographers
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Local Charity Partner
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Expo Supporters
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