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.

Explorer Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hudson, OH Hudson

Fun Run 1 Mile5k RunKids Dash

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble Wobble Kids 1k

Thu, Nov 26 · Bryan, OH Bryan

1k Kids Fun Run, Walk, or Roll (not timed)5K Turkey Trot Run, Walk, or Roll (timed)

From $8 Open

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Turkey-Wanis 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Wellington, OH Wellington

Turkey-Wanis 5K

From $30 Open

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17th Annual Harmony for Ohio Foundation Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Minster, OH Minster

17th Annual Harmony for Ohio Foundation Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Gobble Til We Wobble 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Clairsville, OH Saint Clairsville

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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East Palestine Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

5K Run or Walk

From $29 Open

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Thanksgiving "Run to Remember" 5k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Logan, OH Logan

Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/WalkVirtual Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Gennesaret’s Home Run for the Homeless

Thu, Nov 26 · Akron, OH Akron

1 Mile Run/Walk IN PERSON1 Mile Run/Walk VIRTUAL4 Mile Run/Walk VIRTUAL +1

From $5 Open

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2026 Chagrin Falls Booster Club 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chagrin Falls, OH Chagrin Falls

2026 Chagrin Falls Booster Club 5K Turkey Trot

From $25 Open

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Burn Boot Camp Worthington's Turkey Trot and Little Gobblers Kids Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Worthington, OH Worthington

1 Mile Turkey DashBurn Boot Camp Worthington Turkey Trot 5KLittle Gobblers Kids Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 26th, 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Athens, OH Athens

18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Leftover Run

Fri, Nov 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Leftover Run (3.11 miles) - IN-PERSON

From $20 Open

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Project Forward Heroes Gobble Gallop

Fri, Nov 27 · Martins Ferry, OH Martins Ferry

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk

From $35 Open

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The Race before The Game

Sat, Nov 28 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

The Big O 1-mile walk/runBlock the MDot the i +1

From $25 Open

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Dash Before the Game Day Bash

Sat, Nov 28 · West Liberty, OH West Liberty

Dash Before the Game Day Bash 5K

From $25 Open

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Pigskin Classic 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K Run

From $30 Open

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Rivalry Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Rivalry Run 1 Mile WalkRivalry Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Maumee Holiday Hustle 5K, Walk, and Elf FUN RUN

Sun, Nov 29 · Maumee, OH Maumee

1K Elf Fun Run1.5 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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Twas the Night Before 5K

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Virtual Participant5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O

Sat, Dec 5 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Cricket Holler Night-O

From $8 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cleveland, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Highland Hills, OH Highland Hills

1 Mile Walk5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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WhoVillage Holiday Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Fairport Harbor, OH Fairport Harbor

WhoVillage Holiday Dash

From $25 Open

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The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog

Sat, Dec 5 · Fremont, OH Fremont

The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog

From $15 Closed

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Jingle Bell 3 Mile Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Jingle Bell 3 Mile

From $20 Open

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Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 5 · The Plains, OH The Plains

Fun Run/Walk AdultFun Run/Walk YouthZero K

From $10 Open

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Zoar Merry Miles

Sat, Dec 5 · Zoar, OH Zoar

Zoar Merry Miles - 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Brunswick's Only 5k Til' Christmas

Sat, Dec 5 · Brunswick, OH Brunswick

Brunswick's ONLY 5k Til' Christmas

From $30 Open

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Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Massillon, OH Massillon

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Miracle On Erie Street 5K and Miracle Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Miracle Mile (One Mile Walk)Miracle on Erie Street 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

5KREINDEER DASH

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Das Holiday 5k at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt

Sat, Dec 5 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RUN/WALK

From $35 Closed

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Run Run Reindeer

Sat, Dec 5 · Newark, OH Newark

1 Mile Fun Walk5k

From $35 Open

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Santa's Spirit Sprint 5k & 1 Mile Run or Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Barnesville, OH Barnesville

1 Mile Run ONLY1 Mile Handcycle/Wheelchair Division ONLY1 Mile Walk ONLY +6

From $19 Open

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Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest

Sun, Dec 6 · Westerville, OH Westerville

In-Person Middle School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Ages 11 through 14 who are in middle school)In-Person 5K Run/WalkIn-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under who are in elementary school)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Santa Run 5K - Medina

Sun, Dec 6 · Medina, OH Medina

Run Santa Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5K Run

From $30 Open

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The Winter Sunset Mile

Fri, Dec 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Sub-9 min heat12+ minute mileSub-11 min heat +9

From $10 Open

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C3's 3rd Annual Santa Trot - 5k!

Sat, Dec 12 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Youth 1-Mile (timed)Santa Trot 5K (untimed)Santa Trot 5K (timed)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Newtown Winterfest 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $12 Open

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Santa Run 1 mile and 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Middletown, OH Middletown

1 miler5k

From $25 Open

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The Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Strasburg, OH Strasburg

1 Mile Fun Run Take Off5K Run/WalkShirt Only

From $20 Open

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OH WHAT FUN HOLIDAY RUN

Sat, Dec 12 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run The Lights - Sandusky

Sat, Dec 12 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

2 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Santas in Tremont

Sat, Dec 12 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Run/Jog/Walk/Crawl

From $25 Open

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Ugly Sweater Run - Burton

Sat, Dec 12 · Burton, OH Burton

1 Mile Penguin Waddle5k Run/WalkVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Christmas in the Valley

Sun, Dec 13 · Valley City, OH Valley City

Fun Walk5K

From $35 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Mentor

Sun, Dec 13 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Run Santa Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Louisville

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, OH Louisville

Reindeer RambleVirtual 5K/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k by Toledo Zoo

Sun, Dec 13 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Polar Paws Kids Cub RunPolar Paws & Santa Claws 5K with Swag

From $15 Open

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