Annual race at Union Terminal will honor upstanders, community action, and introduce the new Dr. Al Miller Resilience Award
CINCINNATI, OH (March 10, 2025) — The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center announces that legendary athlete and social advocate Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon, will serve as Race Marshal for the Upstander 5K on June 29, 2025, at historic Union Terminal. Switzer, whose groundbreaking 1967 Boston Marathon run helped spark a global movement for women in sports, will lead participants in this special race focused on resilience, action, and community.
The Upstander 5K kicks off a full day dedicated to standing up for others and honoring individuals who persevere in the face of adversity. The race begins at 8:30 a.m., taking runners and walkers on a scenic route through Cincinnati’s West End, with Kathrine Switzer at the helm.
New this year, the Upstander 5K Dr. Al Miller Resilience Award will honor a runner or walker who exemplifies determination, perseverance, and a passion for physical fitness. Named in memory of Dr. Al Miller z’l”, a Holocaust survivor, U.S. Army veteran, and lifelong advocate for movement, the award recognizes individuals who, like Miller, have overcome significant challenges yet continue to move forward. Dr. Miller believed deeply in the power of physical activity to build resilience, walking several miles a day until the age of 100. The recipient of the Dr. Al Miller Resilience Award will be announced on May 15 and honored before the start of the race.
Nominate someone for the Upstander 5K Dr. Al Miller Resilience Award.
Following the 5K, participants are invited to join a community celebration outside Union Terminal, including live music, family activities, breakfast, and a pickleball tournament. All 5K participants will also receive free admission to Union Terminal museums, including the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center, the Cincinnati History Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, and the Children’s Museum, where they can explore upstander activities and experiences throughout the day.
The Upstander 5K and Family Day, as part of the Cohen Family Upstander Month, is sponsored by the Mayerson Family Foundation, Duke Energy, Fleet Feet, FC Cincinnati, Cincinnati Music Accelerator.
About the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center exists to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust inspire action today. Located at Cincinnati’s historic Union Terminal, HHC impacts more than 2.5 million people every year through digital and in-person events, museum tours, educational experiences, social media and virtual content. From Australia to India, individuals from more than 25 countries and 30 states engage with our mission. For more information, visit. www.holocaustandhumanity.org.
