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.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mentor, OH

Sun, Sep 20 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Love A Nurse RuN

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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5K for K9s

Thu, Sep 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Mercy Health - Fifth Annual Pink Honor Walk and After Party Celebration

Fri, Sep 25 · Springfield, OH Springfield

1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack

Fri, Sep 25 · Shawnee, OH Shawnee

Road 5K Run/Walk10K10 Mile Hike +2

From $20 Open 12 spots left

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OHIOGUIDESTONE Promise Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual 1 Mile WalkOGS Employee 1 MileOGS Employee 5k +5

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Road 5K Run/WalkKids' Run1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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MSJ 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K Run/WalkNo Sweat Option

From $30 Open

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Meaningful Miles 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road Meaningful Miles 5K

From $25 Open

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The Edna House For Women

Sat, Sep 26 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Yeti Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon/30K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Yeti Trail Run 5KYeti Trail Run 10KYeti Trail Run Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunVirtual +1

From $25 Open

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Voices for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Halo Hustle

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run5K WalkParty-Only Option

From $0 Open

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Step Into Autism - Stark

Sat, Sep 26 · Canton, OH Canton

Open

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Movimiento con Sazón - Latinos for Health

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Run for the Refuge

Sat, Sep 26 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Road 5K Run/Walk for the Refuge

From $20 Open

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One Step At A Time

Sat, Sep 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Open

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Zanesville City Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Virtual Heart Healthy 1.4 Mile Fun Walk (non-UF Student)Heart Healthy 1.4 Mile Fun Walk (UF Student with valid UF ID)Heart Healthy 5K (non-UF Student) +2

From $15 Open

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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Sink or Swim @ Caesar Creek State Park

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, OH Wilmington

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 6 Hours of Power +9

From $40 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALKKIDS ROOT BEER FUN RUNSIP & SUPPORT

From $10 Open

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Bob Alvarez Run For Your Health Prediction 5K and the Lyle Smith Fun Runs (half mile and mile)

Sat, Sep 26 · Sherwood, OH Sherwood

Road Lyle Smith Mile GLOW Run with shirtLyle Smith Mile GLOW Run without shirtBob Alvarez Run For Your Health Prediction 5K without shirt +4

From $7 Open

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Just A Pair Of Shoes Golf Scramble

Sat, Sep 26 · Xenia, OH Xenia

Gold SponsorCart SponsorSilver Sponsor +5

From $100 Open 1 spots left

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Ohio Trail Series-Fall 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Waynesville, OH Waynesville

Trail The Wildcat @ General Butler 5KAlum Creek 6 Hours of PowerAlum Creek 5K +41

From $40 Open

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Anderson 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Maplewood, OH Maplewood

Road Country Fun 5K

From $20 Open

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Baddow Pass Firefighter 5K-10K-9.11 mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Glenmont, OH Glenmont

Road Baddow Pass Firefighter Traditional 5KBaddow Pass Firefighter 5K "Gear Grind"Baddow Pass Firefighter 5k "Gear Grind" 4 Person Team +2

From $35 Open

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Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road 5K RUN/WALKYOUTH 5K RUN/WALK10K RUN +2

From $20 Open

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Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace

Sun, Sep 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k

From $35 Open

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Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint

Sun, Sep 27 · Rocky River, OH Rocky River

Road 5kKids Sprint

From $15 Open

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Geneva Rotary 5K Run for the Grapes

Sun, Sep 27 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road Run for the Grapes 5K

From $25 Open

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Tom Madzy 5K & Dog Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Berea, OH Berea

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Cincinnati

Sun, Sep 27 · Blue Ash, OH Blue Ash

Virtual Cere-bration 1-Mile Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration Virtual 5K Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration 5K Walk, Roll, Run +1

From $20 Open

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Mind over Miles

Sun, Sep 27 · Avon, OH Avon

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak

Sun, Sep 27 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie ExperienceThe Run For Your Life 10k +1

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Upper Arlington, OH Upper Arlington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunKids in Capes 5KVirtual Run/Walk +1

From $8 Open

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The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K

From $15 Open

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Nicholas Cayton Legacy 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run for Sewa

Sun, Sep 27 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road 1 MileStudent 1 MileStudent 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Fall Running Series

Tue, Sep 29 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Fall Running Series #5Fall Running Series #3Fall Running Series #4 +3

From $30 Open

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Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Deshler, OH Deshler

Virtual One Mile Remembrance Walk With T-shirtRace for Grace 5K Virtual 5K RunUntimed Runners/Walkers: Race for Grace PAIL 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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STADIUMTREK - Nippert Stadium 2026

Fri, Oct 2 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road STADIUMTREK - IndividualSTADIUMTREK - Relay

From $49.99 Open

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Harvest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · New Knoxville, OH New Knoxville

Road Harvest 5K

From $20 Open

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10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

Sat, Oct 3 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual Virtual 5k10th Annual KJ's 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

From $25 Open

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9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Open

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Cleveland Liver Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Road Zoo 5K Walk or Fun 1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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