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.

VEGA Americas Mason 5k

Fri, Oct 9 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road 5k

From $35 Open

Register →

Tails on the Trail

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Kid's WalkWalk/ Dog Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open

Register →

Mo Fall

Sat, Oct 10 · Perrysville, OH Perrysville

Trail Mo Fall Half MarathonMo Fall 15kMo Fall Marathon

From $50 Open

Register →

The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan

Sat, Oct 10 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 5KSaturday 10K +16

From $40 Open

Register →

Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Walk of Joints 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

Register →

Forward Together 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

Register →

Walt Sweeney Ford 5k Walk/Run supporting the Delhi Skirt Game

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Youth RegistrationAdult Registration

From $20 Open

Register →

Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $45 Open

Register →

The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

Zombie Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road Zombie Run 5K

From $40 Open

Register →

LifeWise Hilliard 5K and 1 Miler

Sat, Oct 10 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

From $30 Open

Register →

Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

Register →

Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 4 Miler

From $35 Open

Register →

P.A.I.L. Remembrance and Awareness Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

Register →

Pumpkin Spice 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Register →

Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Sat, Oct 10 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Road Fun WalkPedal to the Medal 5KFishing Derby

From $5 Open

Register →

Scouting's Meecheway 5K Trail Run - COLOR RUN VOL. 3 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Trail Scouting's Meecheway 5K - COLOR RUN Vol. 3 2026

From $30 Open

Register →

The Dupps Company 5k Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

Register →

Lakota Optimist Club’s Run for Youth’

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty Township, OH Liberty Township

Road 1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

Register →

BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual BE FAST 5k RUNVirtual 5kKids Fun Run- 100 yard dash +1

From $10 Open

Register →

Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Rootstown, OH Rootstown

Virtual 1-MileVirtual 1-MileVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

Register →

Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Northern Ohio 5KNorthern Ohio Half Marathon 2-Person RelayNorthern Ohio Half Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

Register →

The Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

Register →

Covered Bridge Festival 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road Covered Bridge Festival 5KCovered Bridge Festival 5K (14 & Under)

From $5 Open

Register →

Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

Register →

Brooklyn Heights On the Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Brooklyn Heights, OH Brooklyn Heights

Road 1 Mile Walk5k RunKids Dash 8 and Under

From $15 Open

Register →

LifeAct's Move for Mental Health 5K Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K TimedCheerleader

From $12 Open

Register →

Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

Road 1.5k5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

Register →

MACQUEEN'S RUN FOR YOUR LIFE presented by Phelan Orthodontics

Sun, Oct 11 · Holland, OH Holland

Road MACQUEEN'S KIDS RUNMACQUEEN'S 5KRun For Your Life CHALLENGE +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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

From $20 Open

Register →

Maple City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road 1/2 Marathon5K

From $35 Open

Register →

2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Open

Register →

HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Road RUN/WALK 21 and OverRUN/WALK Under 21

From $30 Open

Register →

Tiffin Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Tiffin, OH Tiffin

Road Tiffin Zombie Run 1 Mile WalkTiffin Zombie Run 5K

From $35 Open

Register →

Fall For Jesus 5k Run or Walk- Benefiting AHG Troop OH-3125

Sat, Oct 17 · Big Prairie, OH Big Prairie

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open

Register →

Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

Register →

Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJesse Owens 5K Fundraiser +10

From $0 Open

Register →

Cattle Drive

Sat, Oct 17 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Camp Washington Cattle Drive

From $40 Open

Register →

Germantown Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 10KSaturday 1/2 Marathon +3

From $40 Open

Register →

Donut Worry Run Happy

Sat, Oct 17 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walkb.a. Sweetie Candy Company Donut Dash

From $15 Open

Register →

ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

Register →

2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Road

Open

Register →

The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 12 Hour Endurance Run12 Hour Endurance Run Relay

From $30 Open Closing Soon

Register →

Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open

Register →

The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The Last Escape

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Zombie ExperienceThe Run For Your Life 5k10k

From $0 Open

Register →

Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

Register →

HalloWin 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · North Canton, OH North Canton

Road 1 Mile Fun RunHalloWin 5K

From $15 Open

Register →