5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 938 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the The Ridgewood Roadrunner Run in Hilliard on April 24. Ohio 5K races run primarily April.

Beechmont Bolt

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

1 MILE RUN/JOG/WALK

From $20 Open

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Firecracker 4-Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Firecracker 4-MilerFirecracker Kids Run

From $2 Open

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Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash

Sat, Jul 4 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Kids' Track Dash1 Mile Run1 Mile Ruck - Includes Patch +1

From $0 Open

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5K on the Lake

Sat, Jul 4 · Lakeview, OH Lakeview

5k on the Lake

From $30 Open

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Grove City Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Firecracker 5K"The Sparkler Sprint" - Kids RunMcDaniel's Construction presents "The Independence Dash" - For Athletes with Developmental and/or Physical Challenges

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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New Albany Independence Day 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Kids Fun RunVirtual 5k5K Run/Walk/Jog +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pray Hope Believe 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RunVirtual 5K5K Walk

From $25 Open

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West Milton Red, White & Run 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · West Milton, OH West Milton

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Hilltop U.S.A. 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

In-Person Standard 5K Run/WalkIn-Person 5K, Heavy 'Ruck Run' (Male: 35lb+ / Female: 20lb+ Rucksack/Backpack)Virtual 5K, Standard Run/Walk/Ruck

From $35 Open

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Ashtabula YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Stroller Derby/Fun Run 1 MileFirecracker 5KFirecracker 10K

From $16 Open

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Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

5k Walk/RunVeterans/Active Duty Military and First Responders 5KKids Fun Run (Ages 11 and Under)

From $10 Open

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Pace With Passion

Sat, Jul 4 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

1 Mile Kids Run5k

From $15 Open

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Four on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · HUDSON, OH HUDSON

Four on the 4th - 2 MileFour on the 4th - 4 Mile

From $20 Open

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Starr Spangled 5K Race & Walk 33rd Annual

Sat, Jul 4 · Oregon, OH Oregon

Starr Spangled 5K 33rd Annual In PersonVirtual Starr Spangled 5K

From $20 Open

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Festival of the Bells 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Hillsboro, OH Hillsboro

Kids Fun Run (Ages 11 & Under)5k

From $5 Closed

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North Canton YMCA July 4th Race

Sat, Jul 4 · North Canton, OH North Canton

2 Mile Run / Walk / Stroll2 Mile WheelchairCombo 2 Mile & 5 Mile Run / Walk / Stroll +2

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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The Firecracker 5000

Sat, Jul 4 · West Mansfield, OH West Mansfield

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Five at the Fort

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Loramie, OH Fort Loramie

5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Struthers School Foundation 4th of July Parade 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Struthers, OH Struthers

4th of July Parade 5KKristy Taaffe Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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TOLEDO FLAGS RIVER RUN 4 MILER at OSTRICH TOWNE

Sat, Jul 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

VIRTUAL 4 MilerRIVER RUN 4 MILER

From $35 Open

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Rocket to the Moon 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Americana Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Centerville, OH Centerville

5k Run

From $35 Open

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Old Glory 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Old Glory 5k Run/WalkLittle Sparkler Dash

From $0 Open

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Biasi - Shuma Memorial 5k Run / Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Toronto, OH Toronto

Untimed walk. Do as little or leisurely that you want5k walk5k run

From $25 Open

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Conquer the Hill 10k Run/4.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

4.5 Mile Walk10k Run10k Steps Challenge

From $25 Open

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Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

From $30 Open

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Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Fun Run5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

From $35 Open

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FIRECRACKER 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ansonia, OH Ansonia

5K

From $25 Open

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Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Roaming Shores, OH Roaming Shores

Roaming Shores 1 MileRoaming Shores 5K

From $10 Open

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July 4th Fun Run 1 Mile & 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Aurora, OH Aurora

1 Mile5KStars & Strides Combo

From $20 Closed

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Run4Home 5K and Kid’s Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Run4Home 5KKid’s Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Star Spangled Spectacular

Sat, Jul 4 · Lima, OH Lima

Freedom 5K

From $20 Open

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Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Boy with the Boot 5k Run/Walk

From $20.26 Open

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Captains Grand Slam 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Eastlake, OH Eastlake

Grand Slam 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run To Church 5K

Sun, Jul 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Redskin Classic 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · St. Henry, OH St. Henry

Redskin Classic 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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ORRRC Englewood 5k

Wed, Jul 8 · Dayton, OH Dayton

ORRRC Englewood 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Closed

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Flash in the Night

Wed, Jul 8 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual - Firefly 1-Mile Run/WalkFirefly 1-Mile Run/WalkFlash 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Broadview Heights Mayor Alai's

Thu, Jul 9 · Broadview Heights, OH Broadview Heights

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k & Fun Run

Fri, Jul 10 · Bascom, OH Bascom

Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k Run/WalkFun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $2 Open

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Stink Stank Stunk 5k

Fri, Jul 10 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Starry Night 5K & 1 Mile

Fri, Jul 10 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Starry Night 1 MileStarry Night 5k

From $15 Open

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Huron River Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Huron, OH Huron

River Run/Walk 5k

From $20 Open

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Ohio Hills Folk Festival 5k and 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Quaker City, OH Quaker City

5k Walk5k Run10k Run

From $25 Open

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Forest Frolic Trail Race & Hike

Sat, Jul 11 · Wellington, OH Wellington

1 Mile Fun Run5K Trail Hike5K Trail Run +1

From $25 Closed

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Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

From $25 Open

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Apritrot 0.5K at Apricot Fest

Sat, Jul 11 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Adult EntryKid Entry

From $15 Open

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Strut Your Mutt

Sat, Jul 11 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Strut Your Mutt 2kStrus Your Mutt 2k

From $25 Open

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Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, OH Rockford

Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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