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.

ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k

Thu, Sep 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

ORRRC Lou Cox 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Closed

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Craig Kleiman 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Sep 4 · Bexley, OH Bexley

Virtual 5K Run/WalkIN-PERSON 5K Run/Walk

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Heroes & Heritage 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Canton, OH Canton

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

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Drea Memorial 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Drea Memorial 5k

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Honor the Flame

Sat, Sep 5 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

5K

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Goodyear Hts History 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Akron, OH Akron

1 mile WalkHistoric Heights 5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Early American Days 5k/Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Killbuck, OH Killbuck

Early American Days Fun WalkEarly American Days 5k

From $15 Closed

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Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Elyria, OH Elyria

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Lisbon, OH Lisbon

Eagle DashVirtual Eagle DashVirtual 1.5 Mile Walk +3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Millersport Sweet Corn Festival 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Millersport, OH Millersport

5k Run/Walk

From $27.5 Open Closing Soon

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Putnam County Running Series

Sat, Sep 5 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

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

RW 5 k Fun Run1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Royalty Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile Run2 Mile Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Alter 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Kettering, OH Kettering

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hope in Every Step 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Lima, OH Lima

Hope in Every Step 5K

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Kettering, OH Kettering

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Bite The Bullet 5k & 5 Miler

Sat, Sep 5 · Maineville, OH Maineville

5k5 miler

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Dover, OH Dover

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

5K Run/Walk

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Race at the Fair

Sun, Sep 6 · Burton, OH Burton

Fun Walk5k

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Rooster Run Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Duckling DashRooster Run/Walk 5KVirtual 5K

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Running Raider 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Russia, OH Russia

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

Melon Festival 1M Fun Run5K Watermelon Division (210+ lbs Men)Melon Festival 5K +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

Open Closing Soon

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Castle Run for Hope

Mon, Sep 7 · Alliance, OH Alliance

5K Run/Walk

From $35 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

Ages 15 & Up 2.5K Family Fun Walk- Children under Age 2 are free.Ages 2-14 2.5K Family Fun Walk5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Mon, Sep 7 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

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

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

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Liberty Spirit 3 Miler

Mon, Sep 7 · West Liberty, OH West Liberty

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

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

5k Run/Walk

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Labor of Love Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

5K Run/WalkFun Run

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Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Bier Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Berea, OH Berea

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

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

5K Race 4 Grace 2026

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ridge & Repeat: A Pleasant Ridge Loop Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

1Mile Loop2 Mile Loop3 Mile Loop

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Cleveland, Ohio

Fri, Sep 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K - PUSHER5K Ruck5K Run +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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New Paris Applefest 5k

Fri, Sep 11 · New Paris, OH New Paris

5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tomato Show 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Fredericktown, OH Fredericktown

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

1 Mile5K

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sugarcreek Township, OH

Sat, Sep 12 · Sugarcreek Township, OH Sugarcreek Township

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Ashtabula County One Life Community Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Austinburg, OH Austinburg

One Life Community- 1 Mile WalkOne Life Community 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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OH1 Lions STEPS Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Third Annual Lions Pediatric Cancer STEPS 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Eaton, OH Eaton

Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Perrysburg Township 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Perrysburg Township 5K -RunPerrysburg Township 5K- WalkKIDS- Perrysburg Township 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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FIT FEST 2026 DREAM HUGE GIVES & ONTARIO COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sat, Sep 12 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

5K RUN/WALKGAUNTLET RACEWEIGHTLIFTING COMPETITION +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Marion Popcorn Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, OH Marion

5K

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Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Westerville, OH Westerville

1 Mile5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Stars & Strides 1 Mile WalkStars & Strides 1 Mile Walk - VeteranStars & Strides 5k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

15th Annual HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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