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.

Night of the Dead Mud Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

OCR Night of the Dead Mud Run

From $40 Open

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SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Walk7K Run/Walk7K Virtual

From $25 Open

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TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

Road Canal Tavern 5K Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Youngstown Peace Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual 2-Mile Run/Walk11K25K +1

From $25 Open

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Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout

Sun, Oct 18 · North Bend, OH North Bend

Trail Trail Run

From $23.5 Open

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UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K (Includes t-shirt)UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K1 Mile Fun Run +1

From $10 Open

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Mentor Softball Home Run Hustle

Sun, Oct 18 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The Final Stand

Sat, Oct 24 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5k10kThe Zombie Experience

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M +2

From $30 Open

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Chippewa Creek Challenge

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Trail Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

From $70 Open

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $15 Open

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Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 24 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Hueston Woods Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Hueston Woods State Park, OH Hueston Woods State Park

Trail Sunday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5K +17

From $40 Open

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Virtual Memorial Walk Only5K Run1 Mile Walk +2

From $0 Open

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Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road FOP 5K Run/WalkFOP 10K Run/WalkFOP Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Walk. Run. Bike. for Remember Nhu.

Sat, Oct 24 · Warren, OH Warren

Road 5KBike - 15 MilesBike - 30 Miles +3

From $25 Open

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

From $25 Open

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Mad Maple Trail Races @ Hueston Woods

Sat, Oct 24 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Trail The Mad Maple 5KThe Mad Maple 5KThe Mad Maple 6 Hours of Power +13

From $40 Open

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Road Run For Remembrance 5K

From $30 Open

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open

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Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Bridge 2 Bridge 5KBridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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TWO RUN SIX

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile WalkTWO RUN SIXKid's Dash - 8 and Under +1

From $0 Open

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D1 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Girls Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open

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The Haunted Forest Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Virtual 5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon +2

From $35 Open

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

Road 5K Run1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)

From $0 Open

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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk With DogHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Run With Dog +2

From $15 Open

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

Virtual 1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Race For Hope Derriere Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1-Mile Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $0 Open

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Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkey, OH Berkey

Road 5K8 miler

From $35 Open

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Road T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color RunJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run - Virtual +4

From $5 Open

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Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail 27K50K

From $30 Open

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Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

Tue, Oct 27 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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740 Games 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Logan, OH Logan

Road 740 Games 5k

From $30 Open

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Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Haunted Trail Run 5KHaunted Trail Run 10K

From $40 Open

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The Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k (3.1 Miles)Little Gremlins

From $0 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile (Special Olympian)1 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open 40 spots left

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