Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 871 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 313 cities. The next upcoming race is the Troy Kids Triathlon in Troy on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

15th Annual Patrick Joyce Fund 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkPJ 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TOUGH COOKIE 2026

Sat, Jul 18 · Mc Comb, OH Mc Comb

Road Tough Cookie 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cincinnati

Sat, Jul 18 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +6

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Recovery, OH Fort Recovery

Road St Clair Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Roundtown Classic 5 Mile/5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5 Mile +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Dragons 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TBDBITL 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual TBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - IN-PERSONTBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - VIRTUAL

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

Road The 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Parrot Head Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 MileVirtual Run5K

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi

Sat, Jul 18 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rhythm Race 5K & Neon Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run (No Shirt, Donate My Entire Registration to the Bands!)Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Kingsville, OH Kingsville

Road A Run for the Books 1 Mile WalkA Run for the Books 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Run the Galaxy 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Kent, OH Kent

Road Kids Fun Run/Walk5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Beulah Beach 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Vermilion, OH Vermilion

Road Beulah Beach 5KBeulah Beach Kids Fun Run

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Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon5K Run To The Moon10K Run To The Moon +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Splash and Dash 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - Presented by Grow & Cambridge Developmental Center

Sat, Jul 18 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mutts

Sat, Jul 18 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road 5k

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The Gauntlet Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Gibsonburg, OH Gibsonburg

Road The Gauntlet Run

From $25 Open

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Ali Held Herman Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Bryan, OH Bryan

Virtual Virtual Run/Walk3.26 Run/Walk3.26 Run/Walk participant w/ Dog +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Greenville XC's Midnight Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Ohio

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Full Field RegistrationPlayer Registration with Game JerseyVeterans Game Only +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Bad Dog 5000

Sat, Jul 18 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

Bad Dog 5000

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Cincinnati Black Men's Wellness Day 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Un-Timed 5K WalkTimed 5K Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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Run of the Ox

Sat, Jul 18 · Mantua, OH Mantua

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run to Jesus 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Family 1 Mile Walk/RollYouth 5K Run/Walk/RollAdult 5K Run/Walk/Roll +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Dr Bender 5K Classic

Sat, Jul 18 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

Virtual Boys 1 Mile Fun Run - IN-PERSON (suggested for ages 12 & under)Girls 1 Mile Fun Run - IN-PERSON (suggested for ages 12 & under)5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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CASTALIA COLD CREEK 5K RACE

Sat, Jul 18 · Castalia, OH Castalia

Road Castalia Cold Creek 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Woodland Eels 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 1/2-Mile Kids' Run1-Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Stars and Strides Race 1.55, 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Stars and Strides Race 1.55Stars and Strides Race 5kStars and Strides Race 10k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Elgin Local Lifewise Walk/Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Prospect, OH Prospect

Road Elgin Lifewise 5K walk Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Parma, OH Parma

Virtual 1 MileCombo 1 Mile and 5K5K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon 21 spots left

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Project 222 Watch Party

Sat, Jul 18 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Open

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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Newark, OH Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Waffle Iron Youth Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run & WalkMeltdown 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Troy Kids Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Troy, OH Troy

Triathlon Ages 9-10Ages 4-6Ages 7-8 +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Virtual 5k5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Primitive Trail 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Springboro, OH Springboro

Road ORRRC Primitive Trail 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 19 · Grand Rapids, OH Grand Rapids

Road 10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $36 Open Closing Soon 86 spots left

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Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Sun, Jul 19 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

Road Run for the Hills 1-Mile Family Walk (The price is for the entire family to participate)Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Diabetes Dash 5K Run/Walk with Virtual Option

Sun, Jul 19 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUALKids Run - recommended for kids age 8 and under - IN-PERSON

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Columbus

Sun, Jul 19 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Six Weeks of Summer Miles Virtual Challenge

Mon, Jul 20 · Anywhere, OH Anywhere

Virtual Six Weeks of Summer Miles

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Tue, Jul 21 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K1 Mile Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Greater Cleveland XC Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road GCXC CAMP

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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Tuesday Time Trials Marysville #2

Tue, Jul 21 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Open Closing Soon

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Clipper XC Series

Wed, Jul 22 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Road Clipper XC Series - All Four Weeks

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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DAVE'S OH-MI 8K & 5K presented by Whetro Wealth Management

Thu, Jul 23 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road KIDS RUNOH-MI 5KOH-MI 8K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Northeast Region Classic

Thu, Jul 23 · Akron, OH Akron

Tandem Category: Team #2 FRIDAYRelay Category: Team #1: FRIDAYRelay Category: Team #2: FRIDAY +4

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Wine & Walleye 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Guppy Run 1 MileWine & Walleye 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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