Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1033 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 340 cities. The next upcoming race is the Shearer's Chip Chase in Brewster on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Forward for Hope 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $45 Open

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Saturday Night Lights -- Ottawa Hills Back to School 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Ottawa Hills, OH Ottawa Hills

Road Green Bear 1 Mile Kids RunSaturday Night Lights - Ottawa Hills Back to School 5K (Student/Staff 5K Registration)Saturday Night Lights - Ottawa Hills Back to School 5K

From $20 Open

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Greeneview Rams Athletics 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Aug 15 · Jamestown, OH Jamestown

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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St. John The Baptist 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 15 · Tipp City, OH Tipp City

Road The 2 miler

From $23 Open

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ORRRC Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Galloway, OH Galloway

Road ORRRC Darby Creek 10k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

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KWF FUN Run 5K & Recipient Celebration! Presented By: Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Electric

Sat, Aug 15 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Virtual KWF 5KKWF - Virtual 5kKWF 5K (Youth 1-18)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Countryside YMCA Healthy Kids Triathlon

Sat, Aug 15 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Triathlon 8 and Under9 to 1112 and Over

From $40 Open

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5k on the Fairway 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Waterville, OH Waterville

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $20 Open

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The Guantlet 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Aug 15 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail The Guantlet 5kThe Guantlet 10kThe Guantlet 15k

From $30 Open

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5k for Kelli

Sat, Aug 15 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Arthur E. Schumacher Memorial 5K Race

Sun, Aug 16 · Valley City, OH Valley City

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Another Dam 50k & 25k

Sun, Aug 16 · Englewood, OH Englewood

Ultra Another Dam 25kAnother Dam 50k

From $50 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Aug 16 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Outrace Epilepsy!- 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkOutrace Epilepsy!- 5K Run/WalkOutrace Epilepsy! -10K Run +1

From $25 Open

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The Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sun, Aug 16 · Waynesville, OH Waynesville

Triathlon 5K Open SwimSprint AquabikeSprint Aquathlon +18

From $45 Open

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AlterClinic Snip Sprint

Sun, Aug 16 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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She Runs Columbus 15K & 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 15K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Laps for Lewy 5K

Sun, Aug 16 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Tri CLE

Sun, Aug 16 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Triathlon Olympic DuathlonOlympic AquabikeSprint Triathlon +7

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Greater Cleveland XC 5K

Tue, Aug 18 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Road 5K Female5K Male

From $10 Open

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Akron Pride 5K

Fri, Aug 21 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Move Better. Live Better. 5K

Sat, Aug 22 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Road Move Better. Live Better. 5K

From $25 Open

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The Classic Kickoff 6K

Sat, Aug 22 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual 6K - Virtual6K - Canton Running

From $35 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Black Swamp Mud Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

OCR Black Swamp Mud Run

From $40 Open

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WALK WITH ME SUGAR 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST DIABETES presented by ELB Philanthropy

Sat, Aug 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Powder Keg Trail Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Kings Mills, OH Kings Mills

Road RunWalk

From $23.5 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Cincinnati

Sat, Aug 22 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5KVirtual15k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Flight 2 Freedom Adventure Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Belmont, OH Belmont

Triathlon Kayak-Bike-Run TriathlonSwim-Bike-Run Triathlon

From $65 Open

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Tammy's Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Open

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Jog with a Frog 5K & 1 Mile Walk presented by AQUA DOC Lake and Pond Management

Sat, Aug 22 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road 1 Mile WalkJog with a Frog 5K

From $20 Open

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Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Family Fun Run1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Patterson Park Church 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race for A Blessing

Sat, Aug 22 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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NFNF 2026 Bike Ride to benefit Pelotonia

Sat, Aug 22 · Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green

Neither Fast nor Furious 2026

From $50 Open 75 spots left

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Chateau Vineyard Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Helena, OH Helena

Road Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5k

From $15 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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T-Strong Summer Dash and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Medina, OH Medina

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Race

From $20 Open

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Miamisburg Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

Triathlon Solo Entry2-Person Team Entry

From $60 Open 50 spots left

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Gift of Life Walk & Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Falls

Road 1 Mile5K

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5KSupporter

From $20 Open

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Hall of Fame Half Marathon/Relay - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Sun, Aug 23 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Half Marathon - CantonHalf Marathon - Virtual3 Person Relay - Canton

From $40 Open

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Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile

Sun, Aug 23 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual 2-Mile (Ages 11 & Up)2-Mile (Ages 10 & Under)Virtual 2-Mile +2

From $0 Open

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Rock Hall Half Marathon presented by INFINITI

Sun, Aug 23 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 5K10KVirtual Half Marathon +4

From $30 Open

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Lake Community Hope 5k and Fun Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road Fun Run5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Columbus

Sun, Aug 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Nocterra Quitter's Run presented by Brooks

Sun, Aug 23 · Powell, OH Powell

Ultra 1/8 Marathon 12 pm start (1 lap 5k-ish)1/4 Marathon 11 am start (2 laps, 10k-ish)1/2 Marathon (4 laps) +3

From $0 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Whiskey Island 5k Presented by CrossCounty Mortgage

Sun, Aug 23 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Whiskey Island 5k presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

From $30 Open

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The Hope Run

Sat, Aug 29 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Virtual 5k5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Quarry Summer Challenge 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Quarry Summer Challenge 5kQuarry Summer Challenge 10kQuarry Summer Challenge 15k

From $30 Open

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