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.

Ohio Mennonite Central Committee Run 4 Relief 1k & 5k Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt Hope, OH Mt Hope

Road 1K Run or Walk5k Run or Walk

From $25 Open

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17th Annual Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Virtual 17th Annual Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk(Virtual Run) Bob Mikolajewski Memorial Progress Piqua 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Point 5K (only 1,640 feet) to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

Sat, Jul 11 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road Point 5k (only1,640 feet) to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

From $5 Open

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Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, OH Rockford

Road Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Dash for Donation

Sat, Jul 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1-Mile Family Fun Walk5KVirtual Event +1

From $10 Open

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Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road 5 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Toledo

Sun, Jul 12 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)

Sun, Jul 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Live 5KLive Half Marathon

From $30.99 Open Closing Soon

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Soap Box Derby 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run / WalkThe 989 Dash

From $9.89 Open

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TRILLIUM — A WOMEN'S ONLY EVENT

Sun, Jul 12 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Triathlon Triathlon RelayTRIATHLONDUATHLON +1

From $35 Open

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Stillwater Prairie Reserve 5k (Miami County Parks Trail Run Challenge)

Sun, Jul 12 · Covington, OH Covington

Road Stillwater Prairie Reserve 5k

From $30 Open

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Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run

Sun, Jul 12 · North Olmsted, OH North Olmsted

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ice Cream Run

Wed, Jul 15 · Salem, OH Salem

Virtual Kids Run (1/2 Mile)Virtual 2-Mile2-Mile Run/Walk

From $12 Open

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Friday Night Lights 5K

Fri, Jul 17 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Minerva, OH Minerva

Road 1 Mile5K

From $5 Open

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Run to Jesus 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Family 1 Mile Walk/RollAdult 5K Run/Walk/RollStudent 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $15 Open

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Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon5K Run To The Moon10K Run To The Moon +2

From $30 Open

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St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Recovery, OH Fort Recovery

Road St Clair Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open

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The Lemon Trails 5K Run/Walk - Hybrid Event

Sat, Jul 18 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Virtual 5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - In Person5k - Adult (18 and Older) - Virtual5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - Virtual +3

From $0 Open

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Roundtown Classic 5 Mile/5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual Virtual 5 MileVirtual 5K5 Mile +1

From $10 Open

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Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run & WalkMeltdown 5K

From $15 Open

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Miles for Mutts

Sat, Jul 18 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Bad Dog 5000

Sat, Jul 18 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

Bad Dog 5000

From $35 Open

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CASTALIA COLD CREEK 5K RACE

Sat, Jul 18 · Castalia, OH Castalia

Road Castalia Cold Creek 5K Race

From $30 Open

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St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

Road The 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Open

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Rhythm Race 5K & Neon Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run (No Shirt, Donate My Entire Registration to the Bands!)Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run

From $20 Open

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Parrot Head Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual Run

From $33 Open Closing Soon

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A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Kingsville, OH Kingsville

Road A Run for the Books 1 Mile WalkA Run for the Books 5K

From $30 Open

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2025 Run That Shall Not Be Named 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Kent, OH Kent

Road Kids Fun Run/Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Ohio

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Player Registration with Game JerseyTeam RegistrationVeterans Game Only +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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The Beulah Beach 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Vermilion, OH Vermilion

Road Beulah Beach 5KBeulah Beach Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Dragons 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Newark, OH Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $15 Open

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The Gauntlet Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Gibsonburg, OH Gibsonburg

Road The Gauntlet Run

From $25 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cincinnati

Sat, Jul 18 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Parma, OH Parma

Virtual 1 MileCombo 1 Mile and 5KYouth Division 5K +2

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Sun, Jul 19 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

Road Run for the Hills 1-Mile Family Walk (The price is for the entire family to participate)Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K

From $30 Open

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Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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Troy Kids Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Troy, OH Troy

Triathlon Ages 7-8Ages 13-14Ages 11-12 +2

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Columbus

Sun, Jul 19 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 19 · Grand Rapids, OH Grand Rapids

Road 10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $36 Open 85 spots left

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Chase the Light

Mon, Jul 20 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Chase the Light 5k

From $25 Open

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Greater Cleveland XC Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road GCXC CAMP

From $85 Open

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Clipper XC Series

Wed, Jul 22 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Road Clipper XC Series - All Four Weeks

From $40 Open

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2026 Northeast Region Classic

Thu, Jul 23 · Akron, OH Akron

Tandem Category: Run #3: FRIDAYIndividual Category Qualifying Run: THURSDAYTandem Category: Run #1: FRIDAY +4

From $60 Open

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DAVE'S OH-MI 8K & 5K presented by Whetro Wealth Management

Thu, Jul 23 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road KIDS RUNOH-MI 5KOH-MI 8K +1

From $0 Open

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ORRRC Wingman 10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road ORRRC WingMan 10k - Free for ORRRC Members and Military/Veterans

From $10 Open

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Hospice of Guernsey Flamingo Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Memorial Walk5k Race Run5k Race Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Sunflower 5k RunYouth 1/4 mile Run (RUN ONLY)Youth 1/4 Mile Run (Run and Tech Shirt)

From $5 Open

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Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1-Mile5K

From $20 Open

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