Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 707 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 272 cities. The next upcoming race is the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k in Dayton on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

Buckeye Career Center’s Biddy Race

Thu, Sep 3 · New Philadelphia, OH New Philadelphia

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Flusslauf

Fri, Sep 4 · Walton Hills, OH Walton Hills

Road 1 Mile Run/Hike1 Mile Ruck7 Mile +2

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Craig Kleiman 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 4 · Bexley, OH Bexley

Virtual IN-PERSON 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Heroes & Heritage 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile Family Walk5K Run / Walk - Community RegistrationStudent 5K Run / Walk

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Alicia's Closet 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

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Leave No Trace

Sat, Sep 5 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Leave No Trace 5kLeave No Trace Half MarathonLeave No Trace 15k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Zero Hour Endurance Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Road Four Hour ChallengeTwo Hour ChallengeOne Hour Challenge

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Goodyear Hts History 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 mile WalkHistoric Heights 5K Run

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Honor the Flame

Sat, Sep 5 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 5K

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Drea Memorial 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Drea Memorial 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Westerville Donut Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 1-Mile WalkVirtual 1-Mile Run or Walk5K Run or Walk +6

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cleveland

Sat, Sep 5 · North Royalton, OH North Royalton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Kim & Ashley Bergman Memorial 5K, 1.5 Mile Walk & Eagle Dash

Sat, Sep 5 · Lisbon, OH Lisbon

Road Virtual Eagle DashEagle Dash1.5 Mile Walk +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Millersport Sweet Corn Festival 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Millersport, OH Millersport

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $27.5 Open Closing Soon

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Putnam County Running Series

Sat, Sep 5 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

Road Glandorf ParkFest Turtle Trot (5K)SPPS Foundation Run (5K)Pioneer Friday Night 4 Miler +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ruth Woods Fun Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Richwood, OH Richwood

Road RW 5 k Fun Run1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Alter 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Kettering, OH Kettering

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hope in Every Step 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Lima, OH Lima

Road Hope in Every Step 5K

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis Food on the Run 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Kettering, OH Kettering

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Firelands 5K Road Race sponsored by Dr. Michael Collins

Sat, Sep 5 · New London, OH New London

Road Firelands 5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bite The Bullet 5k & 5 Miler

Sat, Sep 5 · Maineville, OH Maineville

Road 5k5 miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Dover, OH Dover

Road Memorial 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Bulldog 5K at Terrace Park

Sun, Sep 6 · Terrace Park, OH Terrace Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Rooster Run Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual Duckling DashRooster Run/Walk 5KVirtual 5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Hoot Half Marathon & 10k Trail Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 10kHoot Half Marathon

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Toledo

Sun, Sep 6 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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BuckeyeThon 5K

Sun, Sep 6 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road OSU Student 5K with Dance Marathon RegistrationOSU Student 5K Without Dance Marathon RegistrationYouth Philanthropy Community Registration +2

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5k

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Race at the Fair

Sun, Sep 6 · Burton, OH Burton

Road Fun Walk5k

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Running Raider 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Russia, OH Russia

Road Running Raider 5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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53rd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race

Mon, Sep 7 · Milan, OH Milan

Road Melon Festival 1M Fun RunMelon Festival 5K5K Watermelon Division (210+ lbs Men) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Newton Falls Labor Day 4-Miler

Mon, Sep 7 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Road

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Castle Run for Hope

Mon, Sep 7 · Alliance, OH Alliance

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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The Kilbourne Community 5k and Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk (All Ages)Kids Fun Run (10 Years and Under)

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Mental Health Matters 5k - Presented by Rotary Club of Cambridge Ohio

Mon, Sep 7 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 5k Race5k Fun Run - Non Timed

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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LifeWise 5K for Allen County

Mon, Sep 7 · Elida, OH Elida

Road Lewis Family McDonald's Restaurants 1K Fun RunLifeWise 5K for Allen County (Individual)

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Ridge & Repeat: A Pleasant Ridge Loop Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 1Mile Loop2 Mile Loop3 Mile Loop

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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4th Annual Live. Love. Thrive. RUN! 5K Run & 2.5K Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Munroe Falls, OH Munroe Falls

Virtual Ages 2-14 2.5K Family Fun WalkAges 15 & Up 2.5K Family Fun Walk- Children under Age 2 are free.5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Liberty Spirit 3 Miler

Mon, Sep 7 · West Liberty, OH West Liberty

Road Liberty Spirit 3 Miler

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Running of the Ox 5K, 2 Mile & 1 Mile

Mon, Sep 7 · West Jefferson, OH West Jefferson

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk2 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cedar Fest 5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Cedarville, OH Cedarville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Labor of Love Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 5K Run/WalkFun Run

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Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Berea, OH Berea

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Bier Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run For The Health Of It - Presented by Central Ohio Primary Care

Mon, Sep 7 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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5K Race 4 Grace 2026

Mon, Sep 7 · Lancaster, OH Lancaster

Road 5K Race 4 Grace 2026

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2026 Newton Falls Labor Day 4-Miler

Mon, Sep 7 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

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Wheelie Good Cause Ride at Funky Turtle

Fri, Sep 11 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Wheelie Good Cause Ride at Funky Turtle

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 25th Anniversary Stair Climb

Fri, Sep 11 · Akron, OH Akron

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb- Student9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2-person Relay9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Battle For The Bulge: 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 11 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Road Battle For The Bulge: 1 mile Walk OnlyBattle For The Bulge: 5K Run/WalkBattle For The Bulge: Kids Fun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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