2024 is a BIG year with a BIG GOAL for the Cincinnati Classic events – trying to hit the cumulative 10 year goal of $3.5 million to benefit the Green Beret Foundation and to raise awareness of our Green Berets. Funds raised this year will be used to support retired and active-duty Green Berets and their families dealing with long-term physical and mental injuries, illnesses, loss, and transition into civilian life, ill, and/or disabled Green Berets as well as the unique needs of their caregivers.

RUN LIVE OR VIRTUAL IN THE 7TH ANNUAL STEPS ‘N SALUTES GREEN BERET 5K

• Run LIVE – Run this patriotic 5K race along the scenic Miami Bike Tail in Loveland, Ohio on Sunday, September 8, 2024!
• Run VIRTUAL - Set your paces in your backyard, from the trails behind your neighborhood, or from ANYWHERE in the entire world you choose ANYTIME from the date of your registration through September 21! Make this a solo, family, or friend event wherever and whenever you like! BIG NEWS THIS YEAR – run this virtually ANYTIME and you will receive your swag shortly after you have registered!

GORUCK Designated Runs – Both the LIVE and VIRTUAL 5Ks enable, GORUCKERS to earn the custom patch.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

• 9:15 AM – Opening Ceremonies Begin
• 9:20 AM – National Anthem
• 9:25 AM – Final Pre-Race Announcements
• 9:30 AM – Race Start
• 10:45 AM – Kids Fun Run
• 11:00 AM – Awards Ceremony

PACKET PICKUP

Saturday, September 7th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Fleet Feet Loveland – 127 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH

Sunday, September 8 th : 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

• Nisbet Park, Loveland, OH

RACE DAY PARKING

​​Nisbet Park is located in the heart of downtown Loveland. Parking is available on the city streets near the park. Additional Parking is available in the Linda J. Cox Parking Area by the East Loveland Nature Preserve.

GEAR CHECK

Free Gear Check will be available near the start line of the race. Please DO NOT leave valuables, cash, or jewelry in your gear bag. The Event is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before 11:00 AM on Race Day.

FAQs

Additional information about the event available on the registration page and in the FAQ section.