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.

Tiffin Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Tiffin, OH Tiffin

Tiffin Zombie Run 1 Mile WalkTiffin Zombie Run 5K

From $35 Open

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The Amazing Grace Running Scared 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Reading, OH Reading

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KParty Only

From $20 Open

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TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

Canal Tavern 5K Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Monster Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Ravenna, OH Ravenna

Kid's Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Mentor Softball Home Run Hustle

Sun, Oct 18 · Mentor, OH Mentor

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K (Includes t-shirt)1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run (Includes t-shirt) +1

From $10 Open

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RePlay for Kids Halloween Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Medina, OH Medina

1 Mile Fun Walk5KVirtual Run

From $25 Open

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Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k

Fri, Oct 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K - Virtual5K - In Person

From $40 Open

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

1 Miler5k

From $25 Open

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Memorial Walk Only5K RunSpectator Only +3

From $0 Open

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

5K

From $25 Open

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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West Hill's 5K of Wonder

Sat, Oct 24 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Run For Remembrance 5K

From $30 Open

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $15 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

From $30 Open

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open

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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

1-Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Groveport, OH Groveport

One Mile Fun RunFinish Strong 5kT-Shirt Only (No Race)

From $15 Closed

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Construction Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

5K

From $30 Open

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

5K Race

From $25 Open

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Hometown Spear It 5K/1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 5K Run with DogHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk +2

From $15 Open

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color RunJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run - Virtual +4

From $5 Open

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

D2/3/4 Girls Elementary 6th grade & under: Teams and IndividualsD1 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Boys Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lima, OH Lima

Virtual Pet ContestHowl'oween Trick or Trot 1 Mile Fun RunHowl'oween Trick or Trot 5k +2

From $10 Open

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

5K Run1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)

From $0 Open

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open

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ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Xenia, OH Xenia

ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Closed

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Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

Tue, Oct 27 · Centerville, OH Centerville

ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

From $23 Open

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Haskins Hustle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Haskins, OH Haskins

Haskins Hustle 5K

From $25 Closed

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Hilliard ThankFULL 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

ThankFULL 5kKids Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Boos and Booze 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Green Springs, OH Green Springs

Kids Monster Mash DashBoos and Booze 5k

From $15 Closed

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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The Running Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dayton, OH Dayton

The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $42 Open

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SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Mason, OH Mason

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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Run for Justice

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Walk5K +1

From $35 Closed

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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

From $10 Open

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Mohican 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Loudonville, OH Loudonville

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

From $25 Open

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St. Peter Spooktacular 5k & Kids Pumpkin Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Huron, OH Huron

Spooktacular 5KKids Pumpkin Fun Run

From $10 Open

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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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