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.

Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron

Sun, Oct 4 · Norton, OH Norton

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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Monday Night Mile 9

Mon, Oct 5 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Women's Masters MileMen's Elite MileWomen's Elite Mile +10

From $15 Open 17 spots left

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VEGA Mason 5K

Fri, Oct 9 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

VEGA Mason 5K

From $35 Open

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Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

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Lakota Optimist Club’s Run for Youth’

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty Township, OH Liberty Township

1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Pumpkin Spice 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Zombie Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Zombie Run 5K

From $40 Open

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LifeWise Hilliard 5K and 1 Miler

Sat, Oct 10 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

1 Miler5k

From $30 Open

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Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Jewett, OH Jewett

5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Tri-C Autumn Blaze 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile or 5K Walk1 Mile or 5K Walk - Tri-C Student5K Race - Tri-C Student +4

From $25 Open

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Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Sat, Oct 10 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Fun WalkPedal to the Medal 5KFishing Derby

From $5 Open

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The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Hale Harvest 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Akron, OH Akron

5KKids Dash

From $5 Open

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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Rootstown, OH Rootstown

1-MileVirtual 1-Mile5K +1

From $30 Open

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The Dupps Company Paws for Wellness 5k & Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Germantown, OH Germantown

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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Tails on the Trail

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Kid's WalkWalk/ Dog Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Walt Sweeney Ford 5k Walk/Run supporting the Delhi Skirt Game

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Youth RegistrationAdult Registration

From $20 Open

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Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

4 Miler

From $35 Open

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Run with Heart

Sat, Oct 10 · Urbana, OH Urbana

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K - Run with HeartVirtual Participant

From $30 Closed

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The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot

Sat, Oct 10 · Kent, OH Kent

The Brat TrotThe Wurst 5K

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Get Your Rear in Gear

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RunVirtual5K Walk

From $25 Closed

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Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Minutemen Mile Family Fun Event

Sun, Oct 11 · Richfield, OH Richfield

Minutemen Mile Family Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Enon 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Enon, OH Enon

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Oak Harbor Apple Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

1 Mile Kids Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Rekindle's Inaugural Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5K

From $25 Closed

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Firestone Park YMCA Tread Together 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Zombie Run and Lurch

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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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OUPA Annual 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Dublin, OH Dublin

5K Run

From $35 Open

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LifeAct's Move for Mental Health 5K Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K TimedCheerleader

From $12 Open

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Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

1.5k5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Open

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Run for Education 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Marysville, OH Marysville

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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HalloWin 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · North Canton, OH North Canton

1 Mile Fun RunHalloWin 5K

From $15 Open

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HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

RUN/WALK Under 21RUN/WALK 21 and Over

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cattle Drive

Sat, Oct 17 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Camp Washington Cattle Drive

From $40 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Night of the Dead Mud Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Night of the Dead Mud Run

From $40 Open

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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open

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SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Centerville, OH Centerville

ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

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Rainbow Weekend 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Kent, OH Kent

Rainbow Weekend 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fall For Jesus 5k Run or Walk- Benefiting AHG Troop OH-3125

Sat, Oct 17 · Big Prairie, OH Big Prairie

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Chugs For Jugs Pub Crawl

Sat, Oct 17 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Pub Crawl

From $20 Open

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Spooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk, and Paw

Sat, Oct 17 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

5KMonster Mash Dash - Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Race to the Monument

Sat, Oct 17 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Race to the Monument 5K Run/Walk

From $27 Closed

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