CINCINNATI, OH – Girls on the Run is a transformational learning program for 8- to 13-year-old girls that teaches life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The program culminates with the girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5k running event. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.  The Girls on the Run will hold their spring race this Saturday, May 10, 2025.  In order for this race to be held, the following streets will close at 830AM and remain closed until approximately 1200PM:

• Central Avenue- closed from W Pete Rose Way to Mehring Way (Closes at 600AM)
• Central Avenue- closed to through traffic between Third Street and Mehring Way
• W Pete Rose Way- closed between Gest Street and Central Avenue
• Gest Street- closed between Mehring Way and Third Street
• Mehring Way- closed between Freeman Avenue and E Pete Rose Way
• Elm Street- closed south of Freedom Way
• Joe Nuxhall Way- closed south of Second Street
• Ramp LL- closed
• Johnny Bench Way- closed
• E Pete Rose Way- closed between Broadway and Johnny Bench Way

Local and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.  Motorists not destined for the event area are encouraged to use alternate routes.           

For more information about this event, please visit:

Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati (gotrcincinnati.org)