Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1159 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 348 cities. The next upcoming race is the Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Columbus in Columbus on April 12. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

5K on the Lake

Sat, Jul 4 · Lakeview, OH Lakeview

Road 5k on the Lake

From $30 Open

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Captains Grand Slam 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Eastlake, OH Eastlake

Road Grand Slam 5K

From $30 Open

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Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road Boy with the Boot 5k Run/Walk

From $20.26 Open

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Hilltop U.S.A. 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Virtual 5K, Standard Run/Walk/RuckIn-Person 5K, Heavy 'Ruck Run' (Male: 35lb+ / Female: 20lb+ Rucksack/Backpack)In-Person Standard 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Conquer the Hill 10k Run/4.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 4.5 Mile Walk10k Run10k Steps Challenge

From $25 Open

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Run4Home 5K and Kid’s Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road Run4Home 5KKid’s Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Roaming Shores, OH Roaming Shores

Road Roaming Shores 1 MileRoaming Shores 5K

From $10 Open

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Five at the Fort

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Loramie, OH Fort Loramie

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Pace With Passion

Sat, Jul 4 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5k

From $15 Open

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New Albany Independence Day 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Virtual Kids Fun RunVirtual 5k5k Competitive Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Ashtabula YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Stroller Derby/Fun Run 1 MileFirecracker 5KFirecracker 10K

From $16 Open

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Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

From $30 Open

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Struthers School Foundation 4th of July Parade 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Struthers, OH Struthers

Road 4th of July Parade 5KKristy Taaffe Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Rocket to the Moon 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $20 Open

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Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Veterans/Active Duty Military and First Responders 5K5k Walk/RunKids Fun Run (Ages 11 and Under)

From $10 Open

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TOLEDO FLAGS RIVER RUN 4 MILER at OSTRICH TOWNE

Sat, Jul 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual RIVER RUN 4 MILERVIRTUAL 4 Miler

From $35 Open

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Biasi - Shuma Memorial 5k Run / Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Toronto, OH Toronto

Road 5k walk5k runUntimed walk. Do as little or leisurely that you want

From $25 Open

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Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Road Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

From $35 Open

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Americana Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open

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Four on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · HUDSON, OH HUDSON

Road Four on the 4th - 2 MileFour on the 4th - 4 Mile

From $20 Open

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Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road Fun Run5K

From $10 Open

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FIRECRACKER 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ansonia, OH Ansonia

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Freedom Race 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Jul 4 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Freedom Race 5kFreedom Race 10kFreedom Race 15k

From $30 Open

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Grove City Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Road Firecracker 5K"The Sparkler Sprint" - Kids RunMcDaniel's Construction presents "The Independence Dash" - For Athletes with Developmental and/or Physical Challenges

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Star Spangled Spectacular

Sat, Jul 4 · Lima, OH Lima

Road Freedom 5K

From $20 Open

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Redskin Classic 5k

Sun, Jul 5 · St. Henry, OH St. Henry

Road Redskin Classic 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Run To Church 5K

Sun, Jul 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Flash in the Night

Wed, Jul 8 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual Firefly 1-Mile Run/WalkVirtual - Firefly 1-Mile Run/WalkFlash 5K Run/Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Broadview Heights Mayor Alai's

Thu, Jul 9 · Broadview Heights, OH Broadview Heights

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Myers Running Camp

Thu, Jul 9 · South Bloomingville, OH South Bloomingville

Individual Camper RegistrationTeam Camper Registration

From $335 Open

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Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k & Fun Run

Fri, Jul 10 · Bascom, OH Bascom

Road Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k Run/WalkFun Run (1/2 Mile)

From $2 Open

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Starry Night 5K & 1 Mile

Fri, Jul 10 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Starry Night 1 MileStarry Night 5k

From $15 Open

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Stink Stank Stunk 5k

Fri, Jul 10 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

Road 1 Mile5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Huron 5k challenge race series

Sat, Jul 11 · Huron, OH Huron

Road Huron 5k Challenge Series

From $100 Open

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Rock the Monument Four Miler

Sat, Jul 11 · Urbana, OH Urbana

Road Four Miler

From $30 Open

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Strut Your Mutt

Sat, Jul 11 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Strut Your Mutt 2kStrus Your Mutt 2k

From $25 Open

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Huron River Run/Walk 5K AND RELAY

Sat, Jul 11 · Huron, OH Huron

Road River Run/Walk 5k

From $20 Open

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Dawg Gone Long Run 50k/50 Miler

Sat, Jul 11 · Waynesville, OH Waynesville

Road 50k Ultra50 Mile Ultra

From $50 Open 47 spots left

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Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

From $25 Open

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Ohio Hills Folk Festival 5k and 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Quaker City, OH Quaker City

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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We Above Me Alex Switzer Memorial Fund 2 Mile Bacon Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 2 Mile Bacon Run

From $25 Open

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Delta Chicken Run 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Delta, OH Delta

Road 5K Run

From $22 Open

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The Darby Creek Trail Run - Supporting FLIP

Sat, Jul 11 · Galloway, OH Galloway

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $35 Open

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2026 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank

Sat, Jul 11 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Little Ladies LoopPink Division 6k Run/Walk **This division is for breast cancer survivors**Adult - Community 6k Run - Women Only +3

From $15 Open

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Kerstetter 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Virtual Kerstetter K5 Memorial RunLEO Formation RunVirtual Memorial Run

From $20 Open

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CRC Mile Dash

Sat, Jul 11 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Adult Open MileBoys Grasshoppers Kids Mile - for ages 13 and underGirls Grasshoppers Kids Mile - for ages 13 and under +2

From $25 Open

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Wreath's Across America: Ride to Remember

Sat, Jul 11 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Wreath's Across America: Ride to Remember--Double RiderWreath's Across America: Ride to Remember--Single Rider

From $20 Open

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5K on the Runway

Sat, Jul 11 · Vienna, OH Vienna

Virtual 5K Run or Walk (Virtual Option)5K Run or Walk

From $35 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cleveland

Sat, Jul 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Loving Life 5K Fun Run - Presented by Elizabeth's New Life Center

Sat, Jul 11 · Englewood, OH Englewood

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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