Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1033 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 340 cities. The next upcoming race is the Shearer's Chip Chase in Brewster on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k - Individual5k - Family Team

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint- Cleveland

Sat, Oct 3 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Open

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Monster Mash Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorain, OH Lorain

Road Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile WalkMonster Mash Dash 5K RunMini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run

From $15 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Sardis Fire and Rescue Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Sardis, OH Sardis

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The City Collapsed

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5k10kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance Run2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance RUCK

From $60 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron

Sun, Oct 4 · Norton, OH Norton

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

From $20 Open

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15th Annual Green Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and 200 Meter Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k200 Meter Dash Family Fun Run +1

From $20 Open

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Run Like a Girl 5K 10K 10-Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Run Like a Girl 5KRun Like a Girl 10KRun Like a Girl 10-Mile

From $50 Open

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CAK5K on the Runway

Sun, Oct 4 · Green, OH Green

Road Adult Run/WalkYouth Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Nickel Dash 05 K

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Nickel Dash 05K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Minster, OH Minster

Virtual 10k ClassicVirtual 10k Classic"No Frills" 10k Classic

From $20 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Toledo

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Leetonia, OH Leetonia

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Sue Harder Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K In-Person5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 5k

From $30 Open

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Stormwater RUN-Off

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Rootstown, OH Rootstown

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile1-Mile5K +1

From $30 Open

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Forward Together 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

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

From $20 Open

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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Walk of Joints 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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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

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

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Youth RegistrationAdult Registration

From $20 Open

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Mo Fall

Sat, Oct 10 · Perrysville, OH Perrysville

Trail Mo Fall Half MarathonMo Fall 15kMo Fall Marathon

From $50 Open

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Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 4 Miler

From $35 Open

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Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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LifeWise Hilliard 5K and 1 Miler

Sat, Oct 10 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

From $30 Open

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Lakota Optimist Club’s Run for Youth’

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty Township, OH Liberty Township

Road 1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

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Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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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

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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

From $20 Open

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The Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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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

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Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

Road 1.5k5K

From $25 Open 35 spots left

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Maple City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road 1/2 Marathon5K

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Covered Bridge Festival 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Geneva, OH Geneva

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

From $5 Open

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Road 4-Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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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

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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

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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 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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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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