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.

Lake Community Hope 5k and Fun Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Fun Run5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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MVOC Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt

Fri, Aug 28 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Sturgeon Moon Hydrant Hunt Challenge

From $8 Closed

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Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Medina, OH Medina

1-Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Hunger Heroes 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Westerville, OH Westerville

5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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CYO Toledo Color Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Toledo, OH Toledo

5k Fun Run/WalkKids Color 1 mile

From $10 Closed

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Hell on Hogsback: Endurance Challenge

Sat, Aug 29 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Solo (3-Hour Endurance Challenge)Solo (12-Hour Endurance Challenge)Team of 2 (12-Hour Endurance Challenge) +2

From $40 Closed

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SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green

TENDERFOOT 5KVIRTUAL 5KHALF MARATHON +1

From $30 Open

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Lincoln Way Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 29 · Wooster, OH Wooster

1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5k +3

From $34.99 Open

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Bob Schul Invitational

Sat, Aug 29 · West Milton, OH West Milton

Elementary 1-Mile RunJH BoysJH Girls +4

Closed

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Beats for a Cure

Sat, Aug 29 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5kVirtual Run1 Mile Walk +1

From $12 Open

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GAF BEER MILE

Sun, Aug 30 · Oregon, OH Oregon

MINI MILEBEER MILE

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Pals In Motion

Sun, Aug 30 · Beachwood, OH Beachwood

1 Mile Walk5K Walk5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run

Sun, Aug 30 · Westerville, OH Westerville

5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUALKids Fun Run (approx. 100 meters and untimed) - IN-PERSON

From $0 Open

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Kona Kids 5k

Sun, Aug 30 · Powell, OH Powell

Kona Kids Virtual 5kKona Kids In-Person 5k

From $27.5 Closed

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ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

Thu, Sep 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

ORRRC Lou Cox 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Closed

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Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Elyria, OH Elyria

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cleveland

Sat, Sep 5 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Kim & Ashley Bergman Memorial 5K, 1.5 Mile Walk & Eagle Dash

Sat, Sep 5 · Lisbon, OH Lisbon

Eagle DashVirtual Eagle Dash1.5 Mile Walk +3

From $20 Open

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Westerville Donut Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Westerville, OH Westerville

1-Mile WalkVirtual 1-Mile Run or Walk5K Run or Walk +6

From $0 Open

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Millersport Sweet Corn Festival 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Millersport, OH Millersport

5k Run/Walk

From $27.5 Open

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Drea Memorial 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Drea Memorial 5k

From $30 Open

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LifeAct's Move for Mental Health 5K Run

Sun, Sep 6 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K TimedCheerleader

From $12 Closed

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Toledo

Sun, Sep 6 · Toledo, OH Toledo

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Rooster Run Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Duckling DashRooster Run/Walk 5KVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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Running Raider 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Russia, OH Russia

Running Raider 5k

From $15 Open

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Castle Run for Hope

Mon, Sep 7 · Alliance, OH Alliance

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Cedar Fest 5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Cedarville, OH Cedarville

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Berea, OH Berea

1 Mile Walk5K Bier Run

From $25 Closed

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LifeWise 5K for Allen County

Mon, Sep 7 · Elida, OH Elida

Lewis Family McDonald's Restaurants 1K Fun RunLifeWise 5K for Allen County (Individual)

From $5 Closed

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4th Annual Live. Love. Thrive. RUN! 5K Run & 2.5K Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Munroe Falls, OH Munroe Falls

2.5K Family Fun Walk- Not Timed (1.5 Mile)-Ages 15 & Up Children under Age 2 are free and may be added to your registration here.2.5K Family Fun Walk- Not Timed (1.5 Mile) Ages 2-14 Children under Age 2 are free and may be added to your registration here.5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles) +1

From $15 Open

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Run For The Health Of It - Presented by Central Ohio Primary Care

Mon, Sep 7 · Westerville, OH Westerville

1 Mile Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Cleveland, Ohio

Thu, Sep 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K Run - Individual5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Ruck - Individual +2

From $28 Closed

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Family Fun Run 1/2 MilerAdult Run/Walk 4 MilerStudent Run/Walk 4 Miler

From $10 Open

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2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Milford, OH Milford

Sleep-In/Virtual Option2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

From $40 Open

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OH1 Lions STEPS Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Third Annual Lions Pediatric Cancer STEPS 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sprint For Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Marysville, OH Marysville

1 Mile5k10k

From $30 Open

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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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City of Westlake Community Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Westlake, OH Westlake

1 Mile Walk5k Race Walk (Timed Speed Walk)5k Run/Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center

Sat, Sep 12 · Lewisburg, OH Lewisburg

5k Trail Run

From $30 Open

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Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Shaker Historical HikeADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike +5

From $22.5 Open 25 spots left

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Hobart Hustle 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Hobart Hustle 5K

From $25 Open

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5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness

Sun, Sep 13 · Findlay, OH Findlay

5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness

From $25 Closed

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14th Annual Downtown Willoughby 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Standard 5k Registration

From $35 Closed

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Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

Obstacle 5k IndividualObstacle 5k - Team of 2Paved 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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STINGER 5K AT THE 180TH

Sun, Sep 13 · Swanton, OH Swanton

STINGER 5KVIRTUAL 5KStroller / Wagon Rider +2

From $0 Closed

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20th Annual Cat Caper 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Cat Caper 5K - WalkerCat Caper 5KCat Caper Kids Run +1

From $10 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Empower Sports 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5KSupporter

From $20 Closed

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