4TH ANNUAL DDR DASH CINCINNATI

4TH ANNUAL DDR DASH CINCINNATI

Sun October 26, 2025

Cincinnati, OH 45231 US

This year’s theme, "Life is a puzzle, solve it drug-free"

The Cincinnati Young Marines are hosting their Fourth Annual Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) 5k to spread awareness. This is a time where schools, businesses, the faith community, media, families, and community coalitions join together to celebrate the value of a drug-free, healthy lifestyle. As a program for the youth of our nation ages 8-18, our primary focus is on Anti-Drug education followed by character & leadership development, community service, volunteerism, and veterans' service. As a program we strive to teach the youth how the use of drugs socially or under peer pressure can lead to bigger issues. The youth are given the opportunity to provide drug education to the community, participate in community events, and empower other youth and families to say "No." The proceeds from this race will be used to continue and enhance community efforts/outreach as well as continue education programs for the Youth in our unit and community. The run kicks off the annual Nationally recognized Red Ribbon Week where more than 80 million people participate in Red Ribbon events each year. The campaign is a unified way for Young Marines and communities to take a stand against drugs and show intolerance for illicit drug use and the consequences that these illegal substances cause to all Americans.

ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION

Parking: There is ample parking at the Kestrel Point Shelter in Winton Woods Park

Event Day Timeline:

• 9:30 AM: Race day registration begins
• 10:40 AM: DASH KICKOFF
• 11:00 AM: DDR Dash Start

Location: 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231, US