Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 500 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 209 cities. The next upcoming race is the The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2 in Columbus on October 22. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, trail runs.

The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k

Fri, Oct 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K - In Person5K - Virtual

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cincinnati Pride 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Hometown Spear It 5K/1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

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10th Annual Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Bridge 2 Bridge 5KBridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon

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Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 24 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road FOP 5K Run/WalkFOP 10K Run/WalkFOP Half Marathon +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Construction Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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RACING FOR RECOVERY 5K + FAMILY WALK

Sat, Oct 24 · Rossford, OH Rossford

Virtual 5KFAMILY WALKVIRTUAL 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

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Hueston Woods Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Hueston Woods State Park, OH Hueston Woods State Park

Trail Saturday 5KSunday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of Power +17

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 World Run Day Virtual 5K - Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K

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The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash 5k/10k/15k Series - The Final Stand

Sat, Oct 24 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 1 Mile DashThe Run For Your Life 5kThe Run For Your Life 10k +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon 15 spots left

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Vito 5k for Heroes Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Virtual Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Kids)Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Adults)VIRTUAL Vito's 5k for Heroes Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

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Zombie Dogz 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5KKids Dash (80 Yards)

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West Hill's 5K of Wonder

Sat, Oct 24 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run/Walk

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual Virtual 5k5K

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Road Run For Remembrance 5K

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TWO RUN SIX Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile WalkTWO RUN SIX RaceKid's Dash - 8 and Under +1

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Mad Maple Trail Races @ Hueston Woods

Sat, Oct 24 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Trail The Mad Maple 5KThe Mad Maple 6 Hours of PowerThe Mad Maple 5K +13

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Virtual Memorial Walk Only5K Run1 Mile Walk +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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I Pink I Can 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Lima, OH Lima

Road 5k Run/Walk

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Living with Epilepsy Conference

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Living with Epilepsy Conference - With CEUsLiving with Epilepsy Conference - No CEUs

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Walk. Run. Bike. for Remember Nhu.

Sat, Oct 24 · Warren, OH Warren

Road 5KBike - 15 MilesBike - 30 Miles +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open

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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Groveport, OH Groveport

Road One Mile Fun RunFinish Strong 5kT-Shirt Only (No Race) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

Road 5K Race

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Chippewa Creek Challenge

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Trail Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Road T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run/Walk

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

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ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Xenia, OH Xenia

Road ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k RunHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

Road 5K Run1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Boo Bash Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D1 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD1 Girls Elementary 6th grade & under: Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkey, OH Berkey

Road 5K8 miler

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MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch

Sun, Oct 25 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Orienteering Map & Compass

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color Run - VirtualJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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