2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

The race.

The 2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited takes place on September 12, 2026, in Milford, OH, benefiting RAPTOR Inc., a bird of prey conservation and rehabilitation organization. Participants run a 5K distance on flat paved trails at Miami Meadows Park. Race check-in opens at 7:30 a.m., with the race starting at 9:00 a.m. rain or shine. Registrations received by August 28 include a t-shirt and collectible medal featuring a red-tailed hawk; later registrations receive these items while supplies last. Awards go to the top three male and top three female finishers, with results posted at TimingSpot.com. A family-friendly celebration follows the race with refreshments, raffle prizes, and visits from RAPTOR Inc.'s avian ambassadors. Packet pickup is available Friday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at RAPTOR Inc. headquarters, or on race morning before 8:30 a.m. at the park.