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.

Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 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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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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Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $45 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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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 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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Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Northern Ohio 5KNorthern Ohio Half MarathonNorthern Ohio Half Marathon 2-Person Relay

From $30 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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Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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The Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 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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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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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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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 12 Hour Endurance Run Relay12 Hour Endurance Run

From $30 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/WalkJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserJesse 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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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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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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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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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The Last Escape

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Zombie ExperienceThe Run For Your Life 5k

From $0 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

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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 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $25 Open

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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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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 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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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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Haunted 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 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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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 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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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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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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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 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $15 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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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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The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The Final Stand

Sat, Oct 24 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 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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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D1 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD1 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD1 Boys Elementary 6th grade and under +7

From $25 Open

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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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The Haunted Forest Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Virtual 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +2

From $35 Open

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 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 Run With DogHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk With Dog +2

From $15 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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