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.

The Hoot Half Marathon & 10k Trail Race

Sun, Sep 6 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 10kHoot Half Marathon

From $45 Open

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Running Raider 5k

Sun, Sep 6 · Russia, OH Russia

Road Running Raider 5k

From $15 Open

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Rooster Run Walk

Sun, Sep 6 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual Duckling DashRooster Run/Walk 5KVirtual 5K

From $10 Open

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Run For The Health Of It - Presented by Central Ohio Primary Care

Mon, Sep 7 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5K Walk/Run

From $25 Open

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Liberty Spirit 3 Miler

Mon, Sep 7 · West Liberty, OH West Liberty

Road Liberty Spirit 3 Miler

From $25 Open

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Castle Run for Hope

Mon, Sep 7 · Alliance, OH Alliance

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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4th Annual Live. Love. Thrive. RUN! 5K Run & 2.5K Walk

Mon, Sep 7 · Munroe Falls, OH Munroe Falls

Virtual 2.5K Family Fun Walk- Not Timed (1.5 Mile)-Ages 15 & Up Children under Age 2 are free and may be added to your registration here.2.5K Family Fun Walk- Not Timed (1.5 Mile) Ages 2-14 Children under Age 2 are free and may be added to your registration here.5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles) +1

From $15 Open

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Cedar Fest 5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Cedarville, OH Cedarville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Kilbourne Community 5k and Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk (All Ages)Kids Fun Run (10 Years and Under)

From $0 Open

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Labor of Love Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 5K Run/WalkFun Run

From $10 Open

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Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center

Sat, Sep 12 · Lewisburg, OH Lewisburg

Road 5k Trail Run

From $35 Open

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2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Milford, OH Milford

Road Sleep-In/Virtual Option2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

From $40 Open

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YOUNGSTOWN ULTRA TRAIL CLASSIC

Sat, Sep 12 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Road 25K50K

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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OH1 Lions STEPS Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Road Third Annual Lions Pediatric Cancer STEPS 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Sprint For Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $30 Open

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Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Eaton, OH Eaton

Road Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

From $20 Open

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Germantown 50k and 50k Relay (2026)

Sat, Sep 12 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Ultra Germantown 50k Relay (2026)32nd Germantown 50K (2026)

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Family Fun Run 1/2 MilerAdult Run/Walk 4 MilerStudent Run/Walk 4 Miler

From $10 Open

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26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Open

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2026 East Fork Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Bethel, OH Bethel

12 Hour Race6 Hour Race

From $70 Open

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Hobart Hustle 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Hobart Hustle 5K

From $25 Open

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Bee a Friend

Sun, Sep 13 · Niles, OH Niles

Best Friends Parade

From $0 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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River Run Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual River Run HalfVirtual Half MarathonRiver Run Half - Walk Division

From $70 Open

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Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

OCR Obstacle 5k - Team of 2Obstacle 5k IndividualPaved 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike2 Mile Shaker Historical Hike +5

From $22.5 Open 25 spots left

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The Zoom RedHawk Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Triathlon Sprint DuathlonOlympic AquathlonOlympic Aquabike +18

From $55 Open

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Healthy New Albany Walking Classic

Sun, Sep 13 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Virtual Virtual 5k Walk5k Walk10k Walk +1

From $60 Open

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Oak Openings Stampede

Sun, Sep 13 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Trail 5K Run or Walk25K Run

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Medina, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Medina, OH Medina

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders and Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Great Miami Riverway Half

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Early Half Marathon Start (Walkers Only)Great Miami Riverway Half

From $60 Open

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20th Annual Cat Caper 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual Cat Caper 5KCat Caper 5K - WalkerCat Caper Kids Run +1

From $10 Open

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3 Pits 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Put-In-Bay 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Put In Bay, OH Put In Bay

Road 1 Mile5K Run

From $30 Open

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Sunshine 5K or 1-Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run - 400 meters

From $0 Open

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6th Annual Pete Leneghan Entrepreneurship Foundation Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Barberton, OH Barberton

Road 5KRun Run

From $15 Open

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Redhead Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Road Redhead Run 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Great Grape Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Dundee, OH Dundee

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Bubble Blast Kathleen DePiero Memorial 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · North Royalton, OH North Royalton

Road 1 Mile5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Best of the West

Sat, Sep 19 · Ravenna, OH Ravenna

Trail Best of the West 10kBest of the West Half MarathonBest of the West Marathon

From $40 Open

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Heal Together: Race For Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Heal Together: Race For Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Empower Sports Thru to Zoo 5k and 1-mile

Sat, Sep 19 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5KSupporter

From $20 Open

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Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Night Lights WalkNight Lights Run

From $23.5 Open

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Teal Power 5K Run and 3K Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Summit Park, Blue Ash, OH Summit Park, Blue Ash

Virtual 3K Charity WalkVirtual 3KVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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FCA 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road FCA 1 MileFCA 5K

From $30 Open

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