5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 444 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k in Dayton on September 3. Ohio 5K races run primarily September through August.

Tom Madzy 5K & Dog Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Berea, OH Berea

1 Mile Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Cincinnati

Sun, Sep 27 · Blue Ash, OH Blue Ash

Cere-bration 1-Mile Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration Virtual 5K Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration 5K Walk, Roll, Run +1

From $20 Open

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The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Dayton, OH Dayton

The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K

From $15 Open

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Geneva Rotary 5K Run for the Grapes

Sun, Sep 27 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Run for the Grapes 5K

From $25 Open

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Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Deshler, OH Deshler

One Mile Remembrance Walk With T-shirtUntimed Runners/Walkers: Race for Grace PAIL 5K Run/WalkTimed Runners: Race for Grace 5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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CU4K Virtual 4K

Thu, Oct 1 · Anytown, OH Anytown

CU4K Virtual 4K

From $54 Open Closing Soon

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Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA

Fri, Oct 2 · Westerville, OH Westerville

1 MILE WALK ONLY (untimed)5K RUN/WALK (chip-timed)

From $35 Open

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Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile

Fri, Oct 2 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1-MileRun Club Sign-Up (Medal and Race Only) (No-Shirt or Drink Ticket)5k +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Celebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Oregon, OH Oregon

Celebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5KCelebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5K (ALUMNI, SCHOOL STAFF, & STUDENTS)

From $25 Open

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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Piqua, OH Piqua

5k

From $25 Open

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Charm Field & Trail Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Timed Kids Fun Run5k

From $5 Open

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Green Heartfulness 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Green Heartfulness 5K WalkVirtualGreen Heartfulness 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Shaker Raider 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

1-Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Northeast Ohio Race for Global Water

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hattie's Day 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Athens, OH Athens

Hattie's Day 5K (Ages 16 AND UNDER)Hattie's Day 5K (Ages 17 and OLDER)Hattie's Day VIRTUAL 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

Sat, Oct 3 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 5k10th Annual KJ's 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

From $25 Open

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Monster Mash Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorain, OH Lorain

Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile WalkMonster Mash Dash 5K RunMini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run

From $15 Open

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2026 Spirit of Freedom 5K Run, Walk, Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Findlay, OH Findlay

2026 Spirit of Freedom - 5K Run, Walk, RuckVIRTUAL 2026 Spirit of Freedom - 5K Run, Walk, Ruck

From $30 Open

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Pickle Fest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K

From $40 Open

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2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Loveland, OH Loveland

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KVirtual - Carolina Beach

From $15 Open

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L'Arche Rock the Boat 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA

Sat, Oct 3 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5k Race

From $20 Open

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3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)

From $30 Open

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Steps to Safety 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Steps to Safety 5k

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Liver Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Zoo 5K Walk or Fun 1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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Sardis Fire and Rescue Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Sardis, OH Sardis

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Domestic Violence Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes-Domestic Violence Awareness Walk

From $35 Open

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event

Sat, Oct 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Harvest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · New Knoxville, OH New Knoxville

Harvest 5K

From $20 Open

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Head For The Hills

Sat, Oct 3 · Moreland Hills, OH Moreland Hills

1.5 Mile Hike5K Run

From $30 Open

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WQMX 5KAY - 8th Annual

Sat, Oct 3 · Mogadore, OH Mogadore

1 mile5K

From $30 Open

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Columbus Race for Global Water 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

5k Team Registration5k Registration

From $30 Open

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Whitehouse Primary 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Whitehouse Primary 1K (Kids grades K-4)Whitehouse Primary 5k

From $10 Open

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Valley Vineyards Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Morrow, OH Morrow

Help with Check-in 10:00-11:30amHelp with Check-in 10:00-11:30am5k +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

5k - Family Team5k - Individual

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Gregg and Farah Orthodontics Pink Out 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Kids Fun Run5K

From $5 Closed

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Adoption Possibilities 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Groveport, OH Groveport

5KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CAK5K on the Runway

Sun, Oct 4 · Green, OH Green

Youth Run/WalkAdult Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Dog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile) - VIRTUALDog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile - Untimed) - IN-PERSONDog Jog 5K - IN-PERSON +1

From $40 Open

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CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/WalkCCYA Luncheon (No 5K)CCYA Bolton Field 5K and Luncheon

From $16 Open

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Sue Harder Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K In-Person5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 5k

From $30 Open

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Nickel Dash 05 K

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Nickel Dash 05K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run

From $35 Open

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5KforJK: Moving Together to Change Parkinson's

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

5K Run/Walk (chipped/timed)2026 5KFORJK T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Stormwater RUN-Off

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Lights the Way Cupcake Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Niles, OH Niles

Cupcake WalkCupcake Walk - Kids 2 & Under FREECupcake Walk - Kids 3-12

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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