Cincinnati Law Hosts Inaugural Annual Bearcat Dash and Bash
Seasoned runners or first-timers, walkers or trotters, are invited to join a tradition in the making, the first annual Bearcat Dash and Bash.
The race will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, at 8:30 a.m., and encompasses two events: a 5K (3.1 miles), winding through the architectural highlights of the universitys award-winning campus, and an 18.19K, taking runners through the universitys campus, the Clifton gaslight district and Mt. Storm Park.
Unique to the 5K Race will be the 5K Exoneree Freedom Walk, where the Ohio Innocence Project exonerees will walk the course, greeting and encouraging participants along the way. All 5K walkers are invited to join in this special event. Note: the 5K race begins at 9 a.m.
After the Dash, participants can celebrate their success at the Bash, which will be held by the finish line. Music will be provided by Dueling DJs, DJ Clear v. Scott Ruckus with special guest drummer, KMF.
All Dash & Bash participants will be able to exchange tear-away tickets on their race bibs for a free Skyline Cheese Coney, Dominos pizza and beer. Additional refreshments will be available for purchase.
Online registration closes Sept. 30, at 11:59 p.m., however, same-day registration will be available near the starting line at Sigma Sigma Commons on Main Campus. Participants can claim their race numbers and free Under Armour shirts on:
- Sept. 30, at Fleet Feet from 36 p.m.
- Oct, 1, at Fleet Feet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Oct, 1, at the Sigma Sigma Commons on Campus Green from 46 p.m.
- On raced day near the start line from 7-8 a.m.
Race awards will be given to all finishers, in addition to the following:
Overall female and male winners of the 18.19K and 5K will receive the Under Armour Band (fitness tracker) and winners medal
Second and third place female and male finishers of both races will receive a winners medal
Top three female/male UC Alumni in both races will receive a winners medal
Top three age-group finishers (male/female) of both races will receive an age-group winners medal: 10 and under (5K only), 11-14 (5K only), 14 and under (18.19K only), 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70 and over.?
Sign up by visiting the race website at: BearcatsDash.com.
All proceeds benefit the Ohio Innocence Project and UCs Athletics Department Scholarship Fund.
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