Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 693 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 270 cities. The next upcoming race is the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k in Dayton on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

Winter Thorn Trail Race

Sat, Dec 12 · Wellington, OH Wellington

Road 10 Mile Race10 Mile Hike10 Mile Hike (Early Start)

From $45 Open

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The Candy Cane Classic 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Dec 12 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail The Candy Cane Classic 1.55 fun runThe Candy Cane Classic 5kThe Candy Cane Classic 10k +1

From $15 Open

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NC4K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Santa Stroll 1-Mile WalkNC4K Reindeer Run 5KVirtual 5K Participant +1

From $5 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Mentor

Sun, Dec 13 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Run Santa Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Road Merry MileMerry Mile5K Run/Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic

Sun, Dec 13 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Spirit of the Season Youth 5K Run / WalkFrosty Frolic Youth 5K Run / WalkFrosty Frolic Adult 5K Run / Walk +3

From $20 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Louisville

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, OH Louisville

Virtual Reindeer RambleVirtual 5K/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Candy Cane Course-Columbus

Sun, Dec 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10K15K +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run Santa Run 5K - Westlake

Sat, Dec 19 · Westlake, OH Westlake

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Selfless Elf 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Competitive Walk

From $40 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Perrysburg

Sun, Dec 20 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Winter Solstice Run/Walk

Mon, Dec 21 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 2026 Winter Solstice Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Frosty 5 & Mistletoe Mile

Thu, Dec 24 · Hudson, OH Hudson

Road Mistletoe MileFrosty 5

From $15 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Run Ohio Races Christmas 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Dec 26 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Run Ohio Races Christmas 1.55 fun runRun Ohio Races Christmas 5kRun Ohio Races Christmas 10k +1

From $15 Open

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Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls

Sun, Dec 27 · Olmsted Falls, OH Olmsted Falls

Virtual Virtual Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Last Chance Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Last Chance Mile

From $10 Open

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2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Stow, OH Stow

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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DAVE'S 10-MILER & YETI 10K Presented by North Star Bluescope

Sun, Jan 17 · Delta, OH Delta

Road 10-MILER10-MILER • 11:30AM STARTYETI 10K

From $35 Open

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Rocks and Roots Winter Series

Sun, Jan 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail Winter Series (INCLUDES BOTH RACE DATES AND TRAIL PACKAGE)January Race Only (INCLUDES JANUARY RACE ONLY. NO TRAIL PACKAGE)February Race Only (INCLUDES FEBRUARY RACE ONLY. NO TRAIL PACKAGE)

From $65 Open

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Warm Up Columbus

Sun, Feb 7 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road FREE Kids 1/4 Mile Race5k10k +4

From $0 Open

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2027 Hot Cocoa Races

Sat, Feb 27 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road 1 MileKids 1 Mile Race1 Mile Walk/Run +5

From $0 Open

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Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 6 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Toronto, OH Toronto

Road The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K RunThe Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K RunThe Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K Walk +1

From $20 Open

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The Muddy Duck

Sat, Apr 3 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 10k10k20K +5

From $45 Open

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2027 15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll & 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Apr 10 · Kent, OH Kent

Road 2026 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Roll/Run2027 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll2027 15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll +1

From $15 Open

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Athens Ohio Marathon

Sun, Apr 11 · Athens, OH Athens

Virtual Athens Half MarathonAthens Half MarathonAthens Marathon +5

From $45 Open 5 spots left

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Run for Rainbows 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Run for Rainbows 5KRun for Rainbows 5KVirtual Run for Rainbows 5K +1

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Slay The Dragon 5K Memorial Trail Run

Sun, Apr 18 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Slay The Dragon 5K Memorial Trail Run

From $30 Open

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MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

Sat, Apr 24 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S - TOLEDO KIDS RUNNATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S - TOLEDO KIDS RUNVIRTUAL 5K +21

From $0 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Sat, Apr 24 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Training Camp 5KKickoff 6KDraft Day 10K +5

From $30 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Draft Day 10K - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Sat, Apr 24 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual 10K - Canton10K - Canton10K - Virtual

From $40 Open Closing Soon 33 spots left

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Killing Tree Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 25 · Dresden, OH Dresden

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!

Sat, May 22 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual Steps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run - VirtualSteps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run

From $35 Open

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High Lea 6/12/24 Hour and 100 miler

Sat, May 22 · Richfield, OH Richfield

Ultra 100 Mile6 Hour12 Hour Night +2

From $60 Open

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Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk

Sat, May 29 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Road 5K Walk5K Run5K Walk +1

From $16 Open Closing Soon

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Training Camp 5K - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Sun, Jun 13 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K - Canton Running5K - Canton Running +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Beechmont Bolt

Sat, Jul 3 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 1 MILE RUN/JOG/WALK1 MILE RUN/JOG/WALK

From $20 Open

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Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Jul 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road Fun RunFun Run5K +1

From $10 Open

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2027 Women's 6k Festival Presented by PNC Bank

Sat, Jul 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Little Ladies LoopLittle Ladies LoopPink Division 6k Run/Walk **This division is for breast cancer survivors** +9

From $15 Open

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Wreath's Across America: Ride to Remember

Sat, Jul 10 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Wreath's Across America: Ride to Remember--Single RiderWreath's Across America: Ride to Remember--Single RiderWreath's Across America: Ride to Remember--Double Rider +1

From $20 Open

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The Classic Kickoff 6K

Sat, Aug 28 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual 6K - Canton Running6K - Canton Running6K - Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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

Sun, Aug 29 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual 3 Person Relay - CantonHalf Marathon - CantonHalf Marathon - Virtual +2

From $35 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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