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Matt's 5k Pursuit

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Cincinnati, OH
4521 Spring Grove Ave, 45232
Type
RUN

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At a glance

Run or walk to support Matt's Foundation and help fund K9 units for law enforcement agencies.

  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Kids & Youth
  • Military & First Responders

Join the 21st Annual Matt's 5K Pursuit in Cincinnati, supporting Matt's Foundation in its mission to fund K9 units for law enforcement. This event celebrates over $1.4 million raised to purchase 131 K9s, helping to keep communities safe. Your participation, whether in person or virtually, directly contributes to providing essential equipment and training for these vital units.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a 3.1-mile course in Cincinnati, OH.
  • Participate virtually by uploading your time to compete for a medal.
  • Receive an event t-shirt if you pre-register by March 31st.

Standout details

  • Supports K9 units for law enforcement
  • Virtual participation option available
  • Guaranteed t-shirt for early registrants

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.99

    Opens Jan 6, 2026, 6:44 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $29.82

    Opens Jan 6, 2026, 6:44 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $29.82

    Opens Jan 6, 2026, 6:44 AM EST · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $17.12

    Opens Jan 6, 2026, 6:44 AM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Hilly
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

Please join us for the 21st Annual 'Matt's 5K Pursuit' on Sunday, April 12th to support Matt's Foundation and celebrate funding 131 K9's totaling over $1.4 million!  Your donations and sponsorships, participation, in person or virtual, is greatly appreciated as we work to help keep our communities safe.  Should you participate virtually, you must upload your time by 9 am April 12th to compete for a medal.

HOW TO GET YOUR T-SHIRT: All pre-registered, by March 31st,  (in person) will be guaranteed an event t-shirt; late registrants will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.  You can pick up your shirt/bib on Thursday, April 9th from 4-7 pm at Queen City Running, 5819 Cheviot Road or on race day before 8:30 a.m.

Pre-registration closes March 31th.  After that, you can still register online and on race day until 8:30 a.m. but a late fee of $5 per person will be added and you will not be guaranteed a shirt.  If you pre-registered (and have not pick up your shirt/bib at Queen City Running), you will check in at the 'Pre-Registration' booth.  If you registered after March 31st, check in at 'Late Registration' (formerly 'Same Day').

Sponsorships will be accepted until March 31st.

The Matt Haverkamp Foundation is proud to have been able to purchase 131 K9's for law enforcement agencies since 2005.  In 2025 we assisted ten police departments by funding 16 K9's, equipment and training totaling over $210,000. In 2026 we've already received many request and hope to be able to assist.  Your support and participation in this year's 5k will help us continue our mission to support law enforcement with their K9 Units.

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