The Hyde Park Blast was co-founded by Cheryl Neiheisel and Chad Sims, both Hyde Park residents, as a way for the community to have fun, be active and raise money for a good cause – the fight against cancer.

Since 2001, more than $600,000 has been donated to Cincinnati cancer charities including The Cure Starts Now. Hyde Park Blast is also a Best of the East winner.

Hyde Park Square
Cincinnati, OH
June 27, 2026
7:00 AM - 11:00 pm
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Event Details

Hyde Park Blast: June 27, 2026

 Event Schedule:

6:00 AM                  Registration opens
7:30 AM
                  4-mile Run/Walk
9:00 AM                  Kids Fun Run
12:45 PM                Cycling Begins
4:00 PM                  Block Party
8:30 PM                  Pro 1/2/3 Mens Cycling

Live Music From: TBD


Registration


4 Mile Run/Walk

Run or walk the 4-mile race - a scenic and challenging loop that starts just west of Hyde Park Square, winds through historic Hyde Park, and ends in the Square. 

Registration for the 4-mile run/walk race can be made online or day of the event. Registrations made after June 12 are not guaranteed shirt size. T-shirts are only guaranteed if you pick them up at packet pick up.

$40 early bird price until March 31st
$45
regular price after March 31st
$50
after June 23rd

Register

Race Results 

Run/walk results:  2025  |  2024  |  2023  |  2022  |  2021 | 2019  |  2018  |  2017


Kids Fun Run

Join us as we cheer on your Blast kid to cross the finish line. Prior to 9 AM, age groups will be split up to ensure a fun and safe event for each competitor. Please look for the sign with the appropriate age group of your child.  

Race day kids run registration is $20. Every participant of the run will receive a t-shirt and after race snack. Registrations made after June 12 are not guaranteed shirt size. T-shirts are only guaranteed if you pick them up at packet pick up.

Estimated race length:

2-3 Year Olds (.1 Mile)
4-6 Year Olds (.2 Mile)
7-9 Year Olds (.5 Mile)
10-13 Year Olds (.7 Mile)

Register


Cycling & Elite Race

Cycling Registration

Join us for the Elite 5K Run on the Criterium Bike Course!

Please apply for entry at www.cincinnatustrackclub.com/hyde-park-blast before registering. Acceptance will be communicated by TBD.

Time Qualifications:
Men: 17:00
Women: 21:00


Packet Pickup Information

Fleet Feet (3235 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209)

Thursday June 25th from 10:00AM-8:00PM

Friday June 26th from 10:00AM-6:00PM


2026 Sponsors

We couldn't make the Hyde Park Blast happen without our sponsors! Thank you for your continued support!

Interested in becoming a sponsor this year?

Download the form

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Contact Us

The Blast is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and is run by a volunteer board:

Cheryl Neiheisel
Dan Lee
Kyndal Michel Marks
Scott Bihl
Kylene Utah
Doug Huff
Lori Salzarulo
Dan Podratsky
Zak Lewis
Emily Hensler
Rose Kaplan Kappen
Jack Randall
Kyle Klingler 




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If you’d like to get involved, have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at:

Mail:

Hyde Park Blast
PO Box 8485
Cincinnati, OH 45208


Email:

[email protected]