Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 693 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 270 cities. The next upcoming race is the ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k in Dayton on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

New Paris Applefest 5k

Fri, Sep 11 · New Paris, OH New Paris

Road 5k Run

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9/11 25th Anniversary Stair Climb

Fri, Sep 11 · Akron, OH Akron

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb- Student9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2-person Relay9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Cleveland, Ohio

Fri, Sep 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K - PUSHER +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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YOUNGSTOWN ULTRA TRAIL CLASSIC

Sat, Sep 12 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Road 25K50K

From $65 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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2026 East Fork Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Bethel, OH Bethel

6 Hour Race12 Hour Race

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Mansfield Martial Arts Center Black Belt 5K and Dog Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road Mansfield Martial Arts Center Black Belt 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Sprint For Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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September 11 Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Memorial 5k

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Suicide Awareness Prevention/Postvention Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Brookfield, OH Brookfield

Open Closing Soon

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Germantown 50k and 50k Relay (2026)

Sat, Sep 12 · Germantown, OH Germantown

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

From $50 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

Road 1 Mile5K

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Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Eaton, OH Eaton

Road Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sugarcreek Township, OH

Sat, Sep 12 · Sugarcreek Township, OH Sugarcreek Township

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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FIT FEST 2026 DREAM HUGE GIVES & ONTARIO COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sat, Sep 12 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 5K RUN/WALKCOMMUNITY YOGAGAUNTLET RACE +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Open Closing Soon

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aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center

Sat, Sep 12 · Lewisburg, OH Lewisburg

Road 5k Trail Run

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Teal to Toe 5K Run/Walk for Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, Sep 12 · Fremont, OH Fremont

Road Teal to Toe 5K

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Zane's Trace 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road 5k Run10k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

Road 5k Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Marion Popcorn Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, OH Marion

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Crops & Cows 5K Challenge Course

Sat, Sep 12 · Washington Court House, OH Washington Court House

OCR 1 Mile Kids Challenge Course5k Challenge Course - Competitive5k Challenge Course - Non Competitive

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Gates Mills Fox Trot

Sat, Sep 12 · Gates Mills, OH Gates Mills

Road The 1826 - 1 Mile5KFoxtrot Kids 50 Yard Dash

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Perrysburg Township 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Road Perrysburg Township 5K- WalkKIDS- Perrysburg Township 5K Run/WalkPerrysburg Township 5K -Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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City of Westlake Community Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Westlake, OH Westlake

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk5k Race Walk (Timed Speed Walk) +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 15th Annual HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Mount Vernon

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

Virtual Cere-bration 1-Mile Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration Virtual 5K Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration 5K Walk, Roll, Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Tomato Show 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Fredericktown, OH Fredericktown

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Stars & Strides 5k

Sat, Sep 12 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Stars & Strides 1 Mile WalkStars & Strides 1 Mile Walk - VeteranStars & Strides 5k - Veteran +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Ashtabula County One Life Community Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Austinburg, OH Austinburg

Road One Life Community- 1 Mile WalkOne Life Community 5K

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Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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WILDWOODS

Sun, Sep 13 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

Road 1 Mile Youth Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Zoom RedHawk Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Triathlon Duathlon - Beginner1/3 Iron TriathlonOlympic Aquathlon +18

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Norwalk, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road PreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Beavercreek, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Oak Clinic Acorn Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 5k Run1K Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cleveland, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Upper Arlington, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Brunswick, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Brunswick, OH Brunswick

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road ADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike1-2 Mile Botany Hike1 Mile Run/Walk +5

From $22.5 Open Closing Soon 25 spots left

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Medina, OH Medina

Road First Responders and Military RegistrationAdult RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Massillon, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · North Lawrence, OH North Lawrence

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

OCR Paved 5k Run/WalkObstacle 5k - Team of 2Obstacle 5k Individual

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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STINGER 5K AT THE 180TH

Sun, Sep 13 · Swanton, OH Swanton

Virtual STINGER 5KVIRTUAL 5KStroller / Wagon Rider +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Oak Openings Stampede

Sun, Sep 13 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Trail 5K Run or Walk25K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Great Miami Riverway Half

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

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

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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