5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 866 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shamrock Run - Willoughby in Willoughby on March 8. Ohio 5K races run primarily March through February.

Grove City Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Firecracker 5KMcDaniel's Construction presents "The Independence Dash" - For Athletes with Developmental and/or Physical Challenges"The Sparkler Sprint" - Kids Run

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

From $35 Open

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FIRECRACKER 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ansonia, OH Ansonia

5K

From $25 Open

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Rocket to the Moon 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $20 Closed

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Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Roaming Shores, OH Roaming Shores

Roaming Shores 1 MileRoaming Shores 5K

From $10 Open

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July 4th Fun Run 1 Mile & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Aurora, OH Aurora

1 Mile5KStars & Strides Combo

From $20 Closed

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Run4Home 5K and Kid’s Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Run4Home 5KKid’s Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Star Spangled Spectacular

Sat, Jul 4 · Lima, OH Lima

Freedom 5K

From $20 Open

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Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Boy with the Boot 5k Run/Walk

From $20.26 Open

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Captains Grand Slam 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Eastlake, OH Eastlake

Grand Slam 5K

From $30 Open

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Redskin Classic 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · St. Henry, OH St. Henry

Redskin Classic 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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ORRRC Englewood 5k

Wed, Jul 8 · Dayton, OH Dayton

ORRRC Englewood 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Closed

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Flash in the Night

Wed, Jul 8 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual - Firefly 1-Mile Run/WalkFirefly 1-Mile Run/WalkFlash 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Broadview Heights Mayor Alai's

Thu, Jul 9 · Broadview Heights, OH Broadview Heights

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k & Fun Run

Fri, Jul 10 · Bascom, OH Bascom

Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k Run/WalkFun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $2 Open

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Stink Stank Stunk 5k

Fri, Jul 10 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Ohio Hills Folk Festival 5k and 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Quaker City, OH Quaker City

5k Walk5k Run10k Run

From $25 Open

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Huron River Run/Walk 5K AND RELAY

Sat, Jul 11 · Huron, OH Huron

River Run/Walk 5k

From $20 Open

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Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

From $25 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cleveland

Sat, Jul 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, OH Rockford

Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Loving Life 5K Fun Run - Presented by Elizabeth's New Life Center

Sat, Jul 11 · Englewood, OH Englewood

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Huron 5k challenge race series

Sat, Jul 11 · Huron, OH Huron

Huron 5k Challenge Series

From $100 Open

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Miles for Migraine Ohio

Sat, Jul 11 · Willoughby Hills, OH Willoughby Hills

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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CRC Mile Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Adult Open MileMen's Elite Mile - faster than 6:00 min/miWomen's Elite Mile - faster than 6:30 min/mi +2

From $25 Open

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Dash for Donation

Sat, Jul 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1-Mile Family Fun Walk5KVirtual Event +1

From $10 Closed

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17th Annual Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Piqua, OH Piqua

17th Annual Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk(Virtual Run) Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Kerstetter 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Virtual Memorial RunKerstetter K5 Memorial RunLEO Formation Run

From $20 Closed

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Rock the Monument Four Miler

Sat, Jul 11 · Urbana, OH Urbana

Four Miler

From $30 Open

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2026 Women's 6k Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Canton, OH Canton

Little Ladies LoopAdult - Community 6k Run - Women OnlyPink Division 6k Run/Walk **This division is for breast cancer survivors** +3

From $12 Open

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Delta Chicken Run 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Delta, OH Delta

5K Run

From $22 Open

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Point 5K (only 1,640 feet) to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

Sat, Jul 11 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Point 5k (only1,640 feet) to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

From $5 Open

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The Darby Creek Trail Run - Supporting FLIP

Sat, Jul 11 · Galloway, OH Galloway

5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $35 Open

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5K on the Runway

Sat, Jul 11 · Vienna, OH Vienna

5K Run or Walk (Virtual Option)5K Run or Walk

From $35 Open

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Ohio Mennonite Central Committee Run 4 Relief 1k & 5k Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt Hope, OH Mt Hope

1K Run or Walk5k Run or Walk

From $25 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Toledo

Sun, Jul 12 · Toledo, OH Toledo

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run

Sun, Jul 12 · North Olmsted, OH North Olmsted

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)

Sun, Jul 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Live 5KLive Half Marathon

From $30.99 Open

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Soap Box Derby 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run / WalkThe 989 Dash

From $9.89 Open

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Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Painesville, OH Painesville

5 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Ice Cream Run

Wed, Jul 15 · Salem, OH Salem

Kids Run (1/2 Mile)Virtual 2-Mile2-Mile Run/Walk

From $12 Open

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Friday Night Lights 5K

Fri, Jul 17 · Mentor, OH Mentor

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Minerva, OH Minerva

Kids 1/4 Mile Run1 Mile5K

Closed

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2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Minerva, OH Minerva

Kids 1/4 Mile Run1 Mile5K

Closed

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TOUGH COOKIE 2026

Sat, Jul 18 · Mc Comb, OH Mc Comb

Tough Cookie 5K

From $20 Closed

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A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Kingsville, OH Kingsville

A Run for the Books 1 Mile WalkA Run for the Books 5K

From $30 Open

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Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Parma, OH Parma

1 MileCombo 1 Mile and 5KScholastic Division 5K +2

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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Rhythm Race 5K & Neon Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run

From $20 Open

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Dragons 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

The 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Open

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