Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 499 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 209 cities. The next upcoming race is the The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2 in Columbus on October 22. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, trail runs.

Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkey, OH Berkey

Road 5K8 miler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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For Gaza 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Virtual Virtual For Gaza 5kFor Gaza 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

Road 5K Run1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 5K Run with DogHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Run +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch

Sun, Oct 25 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Orienteering Map & Compass

From $8 Open Closing Soon

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Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail 27K50K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

Virtual 1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color RunJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run - Virtual +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Road T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Race For Hope Derriere Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1-Mile WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lima, OH Lima

Virtual Howl'oween Trick or Trot 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Pet ContestHowl'oween Trick or Trot 5k +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

Tue, Oct 27 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Your Life! Free Halloween Group Run!

Wed, Oct 28 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Open Closing Soon

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Bluffsview Spooky Bear Run

Wed, Oct 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open Closing Soon

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Hermes Dead Sprint

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5Kb.a. Sweetie Candy Company Little Monsters Candy Dash

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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OUTLAST CLEVELAND

Sat, Oct 31 · Garrettsville, OH Garrettsville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge6 Hour Challenge - Saturday6 Hour Challenge - Sunday

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Team Nepal - APTRC 2026 - Fund Raiser 5k Virtual/In-person Walk or Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Team Nepal - APTRC 2026 - Fund Raiser

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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740 Games 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Logan, OH Logan

Road 740 Games 5k

From $30 Open

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The Running Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Halloween Run for Justice

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Walk5K +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk & Paddle

Sat, Oct 31 · Tiffin, OH Tiffin

Road Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk 1 MileSandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk 5KKayaking +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Oberlin Monster Mash Dash 5k Fun Run (2026)

Sat, Oct 31 · Oberlin, OH Oberlin

Open Closing Soon

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Zombie 3 Miler for Brylee

Sat, Oct 31 · Rockford, OH Rockford

Road Zombie 3 Miler for BryleeZombie 1.5 Miler for Brylee

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Scare-A-Thon Marathon and 10K

Sat, Oct 31 · Grafton, OH Grafton

Road 10 KFull Marathon

From $50 Open 3 spots left

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R.I.P. Run 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Road R.I.P. Run 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k (3.1 Miles)Little Gremlins

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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CORE 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road CORE 5k

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The Great Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile (Special Olympian)1 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile (Special Olympian) +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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BIRCHWOOD 5k + COSTUME RUN

Sat, Oct 31 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

Road 1-Mile WalkBirchwood 5k RunSeedlings & Sprouts 1/4-mile Shuffle (5 and under) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Hilliard ThankFULL 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road ThankFULL 5kKids Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Haunted Trail Run 5KHaunted Trail Run 10KHaunted Trail Run Half-Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Barkcamp Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Belmont, OH Belmont

Trail BARKCAMP ROAD 5KBARKCAMP ROAD 10KBARKCAMP TRAIL HALF MARATHON +3

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Mohican 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Loudonville, OH Loudonville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K (17 & under)5K (Adult)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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St. Peter Spooktacular 5k & Kids Pumpkin Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Huron, OH Huron

Road Spooktacular 5KKids Pumpkin Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Fun 5K and Trick or Treat Trot!

Sat, Oct 31 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Road Fall Fun 5K RaceTrick or Treat Trot

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Footprints for Fatima

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K

Sun, Nov 1 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail 10K20K50K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Howl-o-ween Paws For A Cause

Sun, Nov 1 · Buckeye Lake, OH Buckeye Lake

Road 5k

From $45 Open

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Run the Rock

Sun, Nov 1 · Kelleys, OH Kelleys

Road Run the Rock 5kRun the Rock Half Marathon

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Back 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Road Fall Back 5K Walk OnlyFall Back 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Because You Can 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Because You Can 5KT-Shirt Only (No Race)

From $20 Open

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Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run

Sun, Nov 1 · TOLEDO, OH TOLEDO

Road 3K5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Crow's Nest Run for the Rescues 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Run for the Rescues 5K

From $25 Open

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Beta Iota Health & Wellness 5K Initiative

Sun, Nov 1 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Open

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