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.

Monster Mash Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorain, OH Lorain

Road Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile WalkMonster Mash Dash 5K RunMini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run

From $15 Open

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The Towpath Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual The Towpath Marathon - 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual Half Marathon +4

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Alum Creek Trail Races

Sat, Oct 3 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail Saturday Trail 5KSaturday Trail 5KSaturday Trail 10K +9

From $40 Open

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2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance RUCK2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance Run

From $60 Open

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Steps to Safety 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Steps to Safety 5k

From $25 Open

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Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase

Sat, Oct 3 · Sugarcreek, OH Sugarcreek

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Charm Field & Trail Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Road Timed Kids Fun Run5k

From $5 Open

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17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Loveland, OH Loveland

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KVirtual - Carolina Beach

From $15 Open

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United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Valley Vineyards Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Morrow, OH Morrow

Road Help with Check-in 10:00-11:30amHelp with Check-in 10:00-11:30am5k +3

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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WQMX 5KAY - 8th Annual

Sat, Oct 3 · Mogadore, OH Mogadore

Road 1 mile5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Spirit of Freedom 5K Run, Walk, Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Virtual VIRTUAL 2026 Spirit of Freedom - 5K Run, Walk, Ruck2026 Spirit of Freedom - 5K Run, Walk, Ruck

From $30 Open

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event

Sat, Oct 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA

Sat, Oct 3 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5k Race

From $20 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The City Collapsed

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5k10kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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L'Arche Rock the Boat 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Celebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Oregon, OH Oregon

Road Celebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5KCelebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5K (ALUMNI, SCHOOL STAFF, & STUDENTS)

From $25 Open

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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Bikes & Beers Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 3 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Sardis Fire and Rescue Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Sardis, OH Sardis

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Head For The Hills

Sat, Oct 3 · Moreland Hills, OH Moreland Hills

Road 1.5 Mile Hike5K Run

From $30 Open

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2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Geauga Park District's Space Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Montville Township, OH Montville Township

Road Geauga Park District "Space Race"

From $20 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Cleveland

Sat, Oct 3 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k - Individual5k - Family Team

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pickle Fest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Columbus Race for Global Water 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 5k Registration5k Team Registration

From $30 Open

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Shaker Raider 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Northeast Ohio Race for Global Water

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Latin Hispanic Friends Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 5KKids Race

From $20 Open

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Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Minster, OH Minster

Virtual 10k Classic"No Frills" 10k ClassicVirtual 10k Classic

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint - Toledo

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $10 Open

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Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Dog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile) - VIRTUALDog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile - Untimed) - IN-PERSONDog Jog 5K - VIRTUAL +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run Like a Girl 5K 10K 10-Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Run Like a Girl 5KRun Like a Girl 10KRun Like a Girl 10-Mile

From $50 Open

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Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Leetonia, OH Leetonia

Virtual 5K10KVirtual +1

From $30 Open

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5KforJK: Moving Together to Change Parkinson's

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

Road 5K Run/Walk (chipped/timed)2026 5KFORJK T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/WalkCCYA Bolton Field 5K and LuncheonCCYA Luncheon (No 5K)

From $16 Open

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Sue Harder Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K In-Person5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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FLOW Stormwater Runoff 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

Road One Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 5k

From $30 Open

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Pink Lights the Way Cupcake Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Niles, OH Niles

Cupcake WalkCupcake Walk - Kids 2 & Under FREECupcake Walk - Kids 3-12

From $0 Open

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15th Annual Green Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and 200 Meter Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k200 Meter Dash Family Fun Run +1

From $20 Open

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Stormwater RUN-Off

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Nickel Dash 05 K

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Nickel Dash 05K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run

From $35 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron

Sun, Oct 4 · Norton, OH Norton

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

From $20 Open

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CAK5K on the Runway

Sun, Oct 4 · Green, OH Green

Road Adult Run/WalkYouth Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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