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.

Cheeky Monkey 24

Sat, Sep 19 · Plain Township, OH Plain Township

Road 4 Person Team Relay8 Person Team RelayThe Lone Ape

From $35 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Road 5k Individual Run/Walk5k Team Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run Through History 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 2 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Garmin Marathon Toledo

Sun, Sep 20 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Garmin Marathon Toledo -- 5KGarmin Marathon Toledo -- 10KGarmin Marathon Toledo -- Half Marathon +1

From $26 Open

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DSAV Buddy Walk of Eastern OH/Western PA

Sun, Sep 20 · Niles, OH Niles

2026 Buddy Walk of Eastern OH/Western PA

From $16 Open

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OCAO Strides for Hope 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Survivor 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/WalkSurvivor 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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KWF Cleveland Chapter's 2nd Annual 5k FUN Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Strongsville, OH Strongsville

Road 1 Mile5k FUN Run/Walk5K Youth (18 and Under)

From $30 Open

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Jog for Dogs

Sun, Sep 20 · Valley View, OH Valley View

Road 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K/1Mile Walk

From $40 Open

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Steps for Sarcoma

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Steps for Sarcoma Walk

From $30 Open

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5K for K9s

Thu, Sep 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Mercy Health - Fifth Annual Pink Honor Walk and After Party Celebration

Fri, Sep 25 · Springfield, OH Springfield

1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack

Fri, Sep 25 · Shawnee, OH Shawnee

Road 5K Run/Walk10K10 Mile Hike +2

From $20 Open 12 spots left

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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunVirtual +1

From $25 Open

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Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Road 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkKids' Run

From $10 Open

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Yeti Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon/30K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Yeti Trail Run 5KYeti Trail Run 10KYeti Trail Run Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Anderson 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALKKIDS ROOT BEER FUN RUNSIP & SUPPORT

From $10 Open

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Meaningful Miles 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road Meaningful Miles 5K

From $25 Open

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MSJ 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K Run/WalkNo Sweat Option

From $30 Open

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One Step At A Time

Sat, Sep 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Maplewood, OH Maplewood

Road Country Fun 5K

From $20 Open

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The Edna House For Women

Sat, Sep 26 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace

Sun, Sep 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k Series- The Outbreak

Sun, Sep 27 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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Nicholas Cayton Legacy 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Tom Madzy 5K & Dog Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Berea, OH Berea

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Fall Running Series

Tue, Sep 29 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Fall Running Series #5Fall Running Series #3Fall Running Series #4 +3

From $30 Open

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Steps to Safety 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Steps to Safety 5k

From $25 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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Charm Field & Trail Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Road Timed Kids Fun Run5k

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Cleveland

Sat, Oct 3 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k - Family Team5k - Individual

From $20 Open

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The Towpath Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual The Towpath Marathon - 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Half Marathon +4

From $50 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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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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3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Clevelend, OH Clevelend

Road Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)

From $30 Open

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Bikes & Beers Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 3 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event

Sat, Oct 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $35 Open

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Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Minster, OH Minster

Virtual Virtual 10k Classic10k Classic"No Frills" 10k Classic

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 Youth Run/WalkAdult Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Leetonia, OH Leetonia

Virtual 5K10KVirtual +1

From $30 Open

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 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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Spooky Sprint - Toledo

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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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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