5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 439 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.

New Year's Eve 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Mentor, OH Mentor

New Year's Eve 5K

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2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Stow, OH Stow

5K

From $35 Open

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New to You - Baltimore 2-Miler

Fri, Jan 1 · Baltimore, OH Baltimore

2 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Chili Bowl Classic 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K5KSpectator Package +1

From $15 Closed

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Cabin Fever Trail Race

Sat, Feb 20 · Richfield, OH Richfield

5k Ruck - Includes PatchVirtual 5 MilerVirtual 5k +9

From $35 Closed

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Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 6 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

Sun, Mar 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

March 7th Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 1 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO HAT)March 1 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 1 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO HAT)March 22 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT) +3

From $45 Closed

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The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Toronto, OH Toronto

The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K WalkThe Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K RunThe Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Dukes 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Wellington, OH Wellington

5k Run/Walk5k Run/WalkFun Run +1

From $25 Closed

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Canalway Classic Spring Peeper

Sat, Mar 27 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

YOUTH (0-18) 2 MILE2 Miler (Adult)2 Miler (Adult) +9

From $15 Closed

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Beethoven's Fifth 5K - April 3, 2027

Sat, Apr 3 · Ashland, OH Ashland

Virtual 5K Run WalkVirtual 5K Run Walk5K Run Walk +1

From $25 Closed

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WES Wellness 5K 2026

Sat, Apr 10 · Worthington, OH Worthington

WES Wellness 5KWES Wellness 5K 2026PreK - K Half Mile Challenge +1

From $15 Closed

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Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk

Sat, Apr 10 · Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green

5K student5k - Nonstudent5K non-student +5

From $15 Closed

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2027 15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll & 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Apr 10 · Kent, OH Kent

2027 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll2026 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Roll/Run2026 14th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Monroe County Jr Fairboard 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Woodsfield, OH Woodsfield

5K Run5K Walk5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Baileys & Bacon 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Closed

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Hathaway Brown's 38th Annual Carnival 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Apr 18 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Run for Rainbows 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Run for Rainbows 5KRun for Rainbows 5KRun for Rainbows 5K +1

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Killing Tree Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 25 · Dresden, OH Dresden

5k5k

From $25 Open

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Band on the Run GLOW RUN 2027

Sat, May 1 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Band on the Run 5K Glow Run/Walk 2027Band on the Run 5K Glow Run/Walk 2026

From $30 Closed

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Forest Hills 5K

Sat, May 8 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Adult 5K Run/WalkStudent (18 and under) 5K Run/WalkStudent (18 and under) 5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Run Rock Run!

Sat, May 8 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1-Mile Walk1-Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!

Sat, May 22 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Steps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run - VirtualSteps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run

From $35 Open

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2027 Pony Wagon Days Giddy Up & Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 22 · Saint Paris, OH Saint Paris

Pony Wagon Days Giddy Up & Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk

Sat, May 29 · Marietta, OH Marietta

5K Walk5K Walk5K Run +1

From $16 Open Closing Soon

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Hollywood Casino 5K

Fri, Jun 11 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Hollywood Casino 5kHollywood Casino 5k

From $35 Closed

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Training Camp 5K - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Sun, Jun 13 · Canton, OH Canton

5K - Canton Running5K - Canton Running5K - Virtual +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Moonlight Glow 5K

Sat, Jun 19 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

1-mile Twinkle Trot1-mile Twinkle Trot5K run - finisher medal only +4

From $30 Closed

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Strides for Life 5K

Sat, Jun 26 · Kettering, OH Kettering

Virtual 5K Run/WalkIn-person 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk +3

From $5 Closed

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Tomahawk Trot 5k

Fri, Jul 2 · Gnadenhutten, OH Gnadenhutten

No T-Shirt Option Tomahawk Trot 5kTomahawk Trot 5kTomahawk Trot 5k

From $15 Closed

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Beechmont Bolt

Sat, Jul 3 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

1 MILE RUN/JOG/WALK1 MILE RUN/JOG/WALK

From $20 Open

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Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Fun RunFun Run5K +1

From $10 Open

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The Fourth of July Stampede

Sun, Jul 4 · Wooster, OH Wooster

1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $30 Closed

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Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

Sun, Jul 4 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5kStar Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

From $35 Closed

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Stink Stank Stunk 5k

Fri, Jul 9 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

1 Mile1 Mile1 Mile - No Medal & No Shirt +3

From $20 Closed

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2027 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank

Sat, Jul 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Little Ladies LoopLittle Ladies LoopPink Division 6k Run/Walk **This division is for breast cancer survivors** +9

From $15 Open

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St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 17 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

The 2miler at St. ChrisThe 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Closed

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Dragons 5KDragons 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $25 Closed

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The Classic Kickoff 6K

Sat, Aug 28 · Canton, OH Canton

6K - Canton Running6K - Canton Running6K - Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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