Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1187 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 352 cities. The next upcoming race is the Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k)- Cincinnati in Fairfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Dirty Dash 10k & Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 18 · Bentleyville, OH Bentleyville

Trail Dirty Dash 10kDirty Dash Half Marathon

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Monroe County Jr Fairboard 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Woodsfield, OH Woodsfield

Road 5K Walk5K Run

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Alum Creek Trail Races

Sat, Apr 18 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

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

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2026 Wolf Pack Spring Trail Series

Sat, Apr 18 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail Caesar Creek 5KHueston Woods 5KHueston Woods 5K +10

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Step Up 5k Run/Walk presented by Brethren Care Foundation

Sat, Apr 18 · Ashland, OH Ashland

Road 5k Run/Walk - Child (18 & Under)5k Run/Walk - Adult Entry

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Rollhouse Birthday Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Road Rollhouse Birthday Run

From $35 Open

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Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road 1.5 Mile Dog Walk (not timed)Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K

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Rock the Quarry 5k, 10k, 15k Trail Race

Sat, Apr 18 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail 5k Trail Run10k Trail Run15k Trail Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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JuJu's Dino Dash

Sat, Apr 18 · North Olmsted, OH North Olmsted

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

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Vantage 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Van Wert, OH Van Wert

Road Vantage Youth Fun RunVantage 5K

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Saint Joe's Incline to the Finish Line 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Adult 5k Run/Walk/RollHigh School Team Group SignupUnder 18 Run/Walk/Roll

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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LifeWise Plymouth-Shiloh 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Plymouth, OH Plymouth

Road 5K Student5K

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Apr 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Earth Day 1 Mile Walk Presented by CrossCountry MortgageCleveland Metroparks Earth Day 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Gary Seibert Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Half Mile Fun Run

Sat, Apr 18 · Sherwood, OH Sherwood

Road 5K without shirt5K with shirtHalf Mile without shirt +1

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Florence Scott Libbey 419 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual Virtual Florence Scott Libbey 419 DAY 5K (Virtual Race)Florence Scott Libbey 419 DAY 5K (Walkers Welcome)

From $14.19 Open Closing Soon

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Combustion Anniversary Beer Mile

Sat, Apr 18 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Road Beer Mile, Heat 1 - 10:00AMRelay Team (4 person) Beer MileBeer Mile, Heat 4 - 11:30AM +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon 16 spots left

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Matthew 25: Ministries' Hunger 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Blue Ash, OH Blue Ash

Virtual Hunger 5KVirtual Hunger 5K

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SVA 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Open Closing Soon

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Geared to Hear Annual 5k

Sat, Apr 18 · Kent, OH Kent

Geared to Hear 5K

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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The Spring Fling @ Alum Creek

Sat, Apr 18 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

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

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HYROX Sprint

Sat, Apr 18 · Springboro, OH Springboro

HYROX Sprint

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Apple Blossom 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Road Apple Blossom 5K

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2026 Manion WOD - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Hockey

Sat, Apr 18 · Edgerton, OH Edgerton

Manion WOD Ruck Workout

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Bearcadet Nation Norwegian Foot March

Sat, Apr 18 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Open Closing Soon

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RUN TOGETHER: 419 RUN CLUB RALLY

Sun, Apr 19 · Toledo, OH Toledo

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Rails to Trails

Sun, Apr 19 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road 10 Miler15 Miler20 Miler

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Run for Rainbows 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Run for Rainbows 5KVirtual Run for Rainbows 5K

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Mentor, OH

Sun, Apr 19 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 32nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Shot Heard Around the World 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Hebron, OH Hebron

Road 1 Mile5K

From $17.75 Open Closing Soon

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Treat Yo Self

Sun, Apr 19 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walkb.a. Sweetie Candy Company Donut Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Medina, OH

Sun, Apr 19 · Medina, OH Medina

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Fast Feet Youngstown

Sun, Apr 19 · Boardman, OH Boardman

Road LEVEL 2 - Session 1: Five Weeks 12:00pm-1:00pmVolunteer 12:00pm-1:00pmVolunteer 1:30pm-2:30pm +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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We Run

Sun, Apr 19 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Road KIDS FUN RUN for ages 8 and under5K RUN5K RUN for ages 17 and under

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Finley's Smile 5K and Smile Mile

Sun, Apr 19 · Powell, OH Powell

Virtual Kids Smile Mile (12 & Younger)Adult Smile Mile(ish)2.5K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dirt Days Trail Series - Ault Park Switchback

Sun, Apr 19 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Trail Run

From $23.5 Open Closing Soon

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OSU Indoor Triathlon

Sun, Apr 19 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Triathlon OSU Indoor Triathlon (Open)OSU Indoor Triathlon (Collegiate/HS)

From $45 Open Closing Soon 51 spots left

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Spring into Health 5k

Sun, Apr 19 · Kettering, OH Kettering

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Beavercreek, OH

Sun, Apr 19 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road High School - 2 MilesPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +10

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Friends of CASA 5K Teddy Bear Trot

Sun, Apr 19 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Athens Ohio Marathon

Sun, Apr 19 · Athens, OH Athens

Virtual Athens Half MarathonVirtual Athens MarathonAthens Marathon +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Hathaway Brown's 38th Annual Carnival 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Apr 19 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Kicks for Kids 5K

Sun, Apr 19 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

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Race Judicata 5K

Tue, Apr 21 · Akron, OH Akron

Road University of Akron Law Student 5K Run/WalkCommunity 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Ridgewood Roadrunner Run

Fri, Apr 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Mile Fun Run (Recommended for Ages 12 and under) - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

From $25 Open

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Keyed Up 5K - GLOW MODE

Fri, Apr 24 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Fun Run5k Adult Run/Walk5k Student Run/Walk (high school seniors and younger)

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Manion WOD - PSKC MetFix

Fri, Apr 24 · Portsmouth, OH Portsmouth

Manion WOD Ruck WorkoutManion WOD Workout

From $34 Open

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Hoffman Trailblazer 5K

Fri, Apr 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkT-Shirt Purchase Only (no running or walking!)

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Be the One for Suicide Awareness 5k Run/Walk and Resource Fair

Sat, Apr 25 · Tipp City, OH Tipp City

Virtual Be the One 5kVirtual Option (Donation)

From $25 Open

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Big Foot Trail Run 5K/10K/Half Marathon/30K

Sat, Apr 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Big Foot Trail Run 5KBig Foot Trail Run 10kBig Foot Trail Run 30K +1

From $30 Open

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2026 Manion WOD - F3 Toledo

Sat, Apr 25 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Manion WOD Ruck Workout

From $40 Open

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