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.

Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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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

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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

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Germantown Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Germantown, OH Germantown

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

From $40 Open

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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

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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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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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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 (Includes t-shirt) +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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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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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 Closing Soon

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

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 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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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 5K

From $25 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 Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

From $15 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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Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 24 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Road Run For Remembrance 5K

From $30 Open

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Virtual Memorial Walk Only5K Walk/RunKids Dash +2

From $0 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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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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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 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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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

From $0 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

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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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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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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D1 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD3/4 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD3/4 Boys Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 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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Halloween Dash 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · Lisbon, OH Lisbon

Virtual 1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 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 WalkHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Run With Dog +2

From $15 Open

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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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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SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile (Special Olympian)4 Mile Run/Walk +2

From $10 Open 40 spots left

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740 Games 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Logan, OH Logan

Road 740 Games 5k

From $30 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 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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Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run

Sun, Nov 1 · TOLEDO, OH TOLEDO

Road 3K5K

From $10 Open

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Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K

Sun, Nov 1 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail 10K20K50K

From $45 Open

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Rabbit Hole Romp

Sun, Nov 1 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Virtual 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Got Chocolate 5k/10k

Sun, Nov 1 · Xenia, OH Xenia

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Total HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s

Sun, Nov 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Howl-o-ween Paws For A Cause

Sun, Nov 1 · Buckeye Lake, OH Buckeye Lake

Road 5k

From $45 Open

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North Royalton Bear Run

Sat, Nov 7 · North Royalton, OH North Royalton

Road 5k1 Mile Walk

From $20 Open

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Viking Relays & Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 6 Hour Run6 Hour Relay3 Hour Run +2

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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