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.

Race for Grace 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

5k Race

From $30 Open

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Powell Turkey Trot 4 Miler 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Powell, OH Powell

Wobble 'till You Gobble Fun Run Ages 3-6Wobble 'till You Gobble Fun Run Ages 7-10Powell Turkey Trot 4 Miler

From $13 Open 60 spots left

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Gennesaret’s Home Run for the Homeless

Thu, Nov 26 · Akron, OH Akron

1 Mile Run/Walk VIRTUAL1 Mile Run/Walk IN PERSON4 Mile Run/Walk IN PERSON +1

From $5 Open

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Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CHILLICOTHE, OH CHILLICOTHE

5k

From $25 Closed

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Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Dover, OH Dover

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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17th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 27th, 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Athens, OH Athens

18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot

From $20 Closed

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Turkey-Wanis 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Wellington, OH Wellington

Turkey-Wanis 5K

From $30 Open

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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 - Wiliams County YMCA

Thu, Nov 26 · Bryan, OH Bryan

1k Gobble Wobble Fun Run / Walk / Roll5K Turkey Trot Run / Walk / Roll

From $8 Open

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11th Annual T-Town Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Toronto, OH Toronto

5k run or walk

Closed

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Turkey Burner 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

1 Mile Fun run5K RunVirtual

From $30 Open 5 spots left

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The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Avon, OH Avon

Turkey Dash 5KTurkey Dash 5k ( 12 and under)Kids Dash

From $0 Open

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YMCA Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Painesville, OH Painesville

YMCA Turkey Day 5K VIRTUALYMCA Turkey Day 5K

From $30 Open

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Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Aurora, OH Aurora

1 Mile5KGobble & Go Combo

From $20 Closed

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Delaware Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Delaware, OH Delaware

Little Gobbler Kid's Fun Run1.5 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $17 Open

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Miamisburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

1 Mile Run/WalkVirtual Event5 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Green Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Green, OH Green

1 mile5K

From $15 Open

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28th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

VIRTUAL OPTION - 29th Annual Turkey Trot29th Annual Turkey Trot - 4 Mile Run29th Annual Turkey Trot - Fun Walk

From $25 Closed

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Circleville Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

5K

From $30 Open

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Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Springfield, OH Springfield

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5K, presented by First Solar

Thu, Nov 26 · Toledo, OH Toledo

1 MILE WALKTURKEY CHASE 5KKIDS TURKEY CHASE +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Eastside Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Oregon, OH Oregon

1K Kids Run (12 & Under)Eastside Turkey Trot 5K VirtualEastside Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $0 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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Leftover Run

Fri, Nov 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Leftover Run (3.11 miles) - IN-PERSON

From $20 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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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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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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Twas the Night Before 5K

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Virtual Participant5K Run/Walk

From $30 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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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

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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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Jingle Bell 3 Mile Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Jingle Bell 3 Mile

From $20 Open

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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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile5K Untimed5K Timed +1

From $35 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cleveland, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Highland Hills, OH Highland Hills

1 Mile Walk5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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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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Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5K Run

From $30 Open

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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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Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest

Sun, Dec 6 · Westerville, OH Westerville

In-Person 5K Run/WalkIn-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under)

From $30 Closed

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Santas in Tremont

Sat, Dec 12 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Run/Jog/Walk/Crawl

From $25 Closed

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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

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Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic

Sun, Dec 13 · Canton, OH Canton

Spirit of the Season Adult 5K Run / WalkFrosty Frolic Youth 5K Run / WalkFrosty Frolic Adult 5K Run / Walk +3

From $20 Open

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Christmas in the Valley

Sun, Dec 13 · Valley City, OH Valley City

Fun Walk5K

From $30 Closed

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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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Egg Nog Jog

Sat, Dec 19 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RunVirtual 5K5K Walk +1

From $0 Closed

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Run Santa Run 5K - Westlake

Sat, Dec 19 · Westlake, OH Westlake

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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