5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 294 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k in Cincinnati on October 23. Ohio 5K races run primarily October.

SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Mason, OH Mason

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

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The Running Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dayton, OH Dayton

The Running Pumpkin 5K

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Fall Fun 5K and Trick or Treat Trot!

Sat, Oct 31 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Fall Fun 5K RaceTrick or Treat Trot

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Standing Up to POTS

Sat, Oct 31 · Springfield, OH Springfield

2k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Mohican 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Loudonville, OH Loudonville

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K (17 & under)5K (Adult)

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R.I.P. Run 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Piqua, OH Piqua

R.I.P. Run 5k Run/Walk

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CORE 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

CORE 5k

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Halloween Run for Justice

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Walk5 Mile +1

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Team Nepal - APTRC 2026 - Fund Raiser 5k Virtual/In-person Walk or Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Team Nepal - APTRC 2026 - Fund Raiser

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Footprints for Fatima

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

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Zombie 3 Miler for Brylee

Sat, Oct 31 · Rockford, OH Rockford

Zombie 3 Miler for BryleeZombie 1.5 Miler for Brylee

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Total HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s

Sun, Nov 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Pumpkin Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Pumpkin Run 5K

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The FORT 5k

Sun, Nov 1 · Kettering, OH Kettering

5k Run

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Make A Way 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Westerville, OH Westerville

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Rabbit Hole Romp

Sun, Nov 1 · Dayton, OH Dayton

5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Closed

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Howl-o-ween Paws For A Cause

Sun, Nov 1 · Buckeye Lake, OH Buckeye Lake

5k

From $45 Open

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Crow's Nest Run for the Rescues 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Run for the Rescues 5K

From $25 Open

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Because You Can 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Because You Can 5KT-Shirt Only (No Race)

From $20 Open

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Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run

Sun, Nov 1 · TOLEDO, OH TOLEDO

3K5K

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Fall Back 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Fall Back 5K Walk OnlyFall Back 5K Run

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North Royalton Bear Run

Sat, Nov 7 · North Royalton, OH North Royalton

5k1 Mile Walk

From $20 Open

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Claws Out 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

NV Wildcat 1 Miler Kids Run (includes a t-shirt)NV Wildcat 1 Miler (includes a t-shirt)NV Wildcat 1 Miler (without a t-shirt) +2

From $10 Open

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Run, Run Rudolph 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

5k Fun Run/Walk5k Race

From $30 Open

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Ohio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Sat, Nov 7 · Macedonia, OH Macedonia

5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Girls on the Run Fall 2026 5K Celebration

Sat, Nov 7 · Massillon, OH Massillon

Girls on the Run Fall 2026 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Dr. O Memorial 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Akron, OH Akron

Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5KApex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k - UNTIMEDVETERAN Apex Skin Towpath Freedom 5k

From $30 Open

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Columbus Classical Academy's Race for Virtue 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Race for Virtue 5KKids Run

From $15 Open

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Viking Relays & Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

6 Hour Relay3 Hour Run6 Hour Run +2

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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Canton Run Ruck 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Canton, OH Canton

Memorial Mile WalkStudent 5K Run/WalkAdult 5K Run/Walk +2

From $20 Open

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Gem of the Highlands 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Norwood, OH Norwood

Gem of the Highlands 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Super Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

5k Run/Walk (Virtual)5K Run/Walk (In-Person)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hero Hustle 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Kids' RunHero Hustle 5KVirtual Run +1

From $5 Open

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Cooper Farms Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · St. Henry, OH St. Henry

5k Run

From $20 Open

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Autumn Leaves Fall 4 Miler

Sun, Nov 8 · Kirtland, OH Kirtland

Fall 4 Miler

From $25 Open

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Stay Alive 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Painesville, OH Painesville

1 Mile5K5K Run/1 Mile Walk Virtual

From $30 Open

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Plain City Impact 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Plain City, OH Plain City

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Dillon's Place 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Westlake, OH Westlake

Half-Murph5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Good Grief of NW Ohio - Memory Run/Walk 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Adult 5k Run / WalkYouth 5k Run/WalkSpectator Option

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Let Me Run Columbus FallFest 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Let Me Run FallFest 5K - Program Boys & CoachesLet Me Run FallFest 5K - Community Member

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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LMMS Panther Prowl 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Morrow, OH Morrow

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Bulldogs In Green 5k for Parker

Sun, Nov 8 · Celina, OH Celina

Bulldogs in Green 5k for Parker

From $20 Open

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Ohio Hope Builders 5K Sponsored by The Solomon Group with Coldwell Banker Heritage

Sun, Nov 8 · Springfield, OH Springfield

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Cleveland Metroparks Veterans Day 5k presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sun, Nov 8 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Veterans Day 5k presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

From $30 Open

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The AmFam Impact 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Plain City, OH Plain City

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Big Nut Strut

Sun, Nov 8 · Sunbury, OH Sunbury

IN-PERSON 1 Mile Walk (Untimed)Virtual 1 Mile WalkIN-PERSON 5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open

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Ichabod Headless 1 Mile

Sun, Nov 8 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Ichabod Headless 1 Mile

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Fury 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Franklin, OH Franklin

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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