Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 871 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 313 cities. The next upcoming race is the Troy Kids Triathlon in Troy on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

2026 SARC Summit Athletic Running Club Youth Cross Country

Thu, Aug 6 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Falls

Road Special Needs Cross Country TeamCross Country Team Member

From $65 Open

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Swanton Corn Festival Family Fun Color Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Swanton, OH Swanton

Road Swanton Corn Festival 5KSwanton Corn Festival Family Fun Color Run

From $12 Open

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Swanton Corn Festival Family Fun Color Run

Thu, Aug 6 · Swanton, OH Swanton

Road Swanton Corn Festival Family Fun Color Run

From $15 Open

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Run to Educate 5k

Fri, Aug 7 · Bellefontaine, OH Bellefontaine

Road 5k Run/Walk - Adult (19 and Older)5k Run/Walk - Youth (18 and Under)

From $15 Open

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Strikes Against Cancer

Fri, Aug 7 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Strikes Against Cancer

From $0 Open

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Wabash Cannonball 5K/1K

Fri, Aug 7 · Monclova, OH Monclova

Road Wabash Cannonball Kids 1KWabash Cannonball 5K

From $5 Open

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Verso I'Alto Summer XC Challenge

Fri, Aug 7 · Mason, OH Mason

Road High School GirlsHigh School BoysOpen Men/Women

From $15 Open

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Leesburg Glow Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Leesburg, OH Leesburg

Road The Leesburg Glow Run/Walk 1 MileThe Leesburg Glow Run/Walk 1 MileThe 12th Annual Leesburg Glow Run 5k +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Dash at Dusk

Fri, Aug 7 · Mount Gilead, OH Mount Gilead

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/WalkXC and Track Team Member 5k-No Shirt5k

From $0 Open

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Falcon Glow Fest 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Fri, Aug 7 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Road Falcon Glow Fest 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkFalcon Glow Fest 5K

From $25 Open

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Paige Russell Memorial 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Fremont, OH Fremont

Road Paige Russell Memorial 5kFun RunPaige Russell Mile Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Guardian Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Stroller MileElite Men - InvitationalElite Women - Invitational +6

From $0 Open 25 spots left

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Karis' Cause 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Newark, OH Newark

Virtual 5K Fun Run/Walk - Non Timed Event5K Race - Timed Event5K Virtual Event

From $30 Open

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Doylestown Doughboy 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Doylestown, OH Doylestown

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Women's Decathlon World Championships

Sat, Aug 8 · Oberlin, OH Oberlin

Open Day 2 "Try"-athlon (PV, JAV, 200m)Open Girls & Women's DecathlonOpen Day 1 "Try"-athlon (LJ, SP, 100m)

From $30 Open 32 spots left

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TAC Color for a Cause Race

Sat, Aug 8 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

Road 1-Mile5KKids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Blessed Father McGivney's Way* Novena & Walk 2026 BFMW

Sat, Aug 8 · Anderson Township, OH Anderson Township

Blessed Father McGivney's Way Novena & Walk 2026

From $40 Open

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Englewood Festival 5k Classic

Sat, Aug 8 · Englewood, OH Englewood

Road Englewood Festival 5k Classic

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Ridge

Sat, Aug 8 · North Ridgeville, OH North Ridgeville

Road 5KKid's Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Columbus Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sat, Aug 8 · New Holland, OH New Holland

Virtual 3k Open Swim5k6k Open Swim +21

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Richwood Summerfest 5k Run / Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Richwood, OH Richwood

Road 2 Mile Fun Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Cincinnatus Track Fest

Sat, Aug 8 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Men's Elite MileMasters MileOpen Mile (Mixed Gender) +13

From $5 Open 18 spots left

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The Belpre Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Belpre, OH Belpre

Road The Belpre Mile-WalkThe Belpre Mile-Run

From $20 Open

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Stars and Strides 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · New Concord, OH New Concord

Road 1-Mile Family Fun Run5k Race

From $20 Open

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Dash 2 Flash 3

Sat, Aug 8 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Open

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Rock & Run 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Willard, OH Willard

Open

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5k for J Run. Walk. Remember.

Sat, Aug 8 · Jamestown, OH Jamestown

Road 5k Run / Walk

From $35 Open

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Newtown 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $30 Open

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Baltimore Festival 5k

Sat, Aug 8 · Baltimore, OH Baltimore

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Wheelers

From $30 Open

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NIGHT NATION RUN - CINCINNATI

Sat, Aug 8 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road STANDARD REGISTRATIONVIP REGISTRATIONPREMIUM REGISTRATION

From $39.99 Open Closing Soon

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Black Men's Wellness Day 5k Running Race - Columbus, Ohio

Sat, Aug 8 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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For The One Bubble Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Celina, OH Celina

Road 5k Bubble Run

From $35 Open

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LifeWise Belmont County 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · St. Clairsville, OH St. Clairsville

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Derby Days 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Lewisburg, OH Lewisburg

Road Derby Days 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Race for Potters Kids' One Mile

Sat, Aug 8 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Race for Potter's Kids 1 Mile

From $20 Open

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LouAnn Burchfield/Kathy Hannan Hale Colors of Cancer Memorial 5K Color Run/Walk and 1k Kids Fun Runo

Sat, Aug 8 · Toronto, OH Toronto

Virtual Kids Rainbow Dash (ages 12 and under)VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk5K Run +2

From $10 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Cleveland

Sat, Aug 8 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 MileKids Dash10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Swanton Corn Festival 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Swanton, OH Swanton

Road Swanton Corn Festival 5K

From $25 Open

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Paulding County Fall Festival 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Paulding, OH Paulding

Road Paulding Co Fall Festival 5K & Fun RunPaulding County Fall Festival 5K and Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Abbey Rose Foundation 5K Color Run & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Huron, OH Huron

Road Abbey Rose Foundation Kids Fun RunAbbey Rose Foundation 5K Color Run

From $10 Open

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MARR

Sat, Aug 8 · Waterville, OH Waterville

Open

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Down & Dirty

Sat, Aug 8 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Down and Dirty 5 MileDown and Dirty 10 Mile

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hawkins Hustle

Sat, Aug 8 · Georgetown, OH Georgetown

Virtual Hawkins Hustle 2026 - Kids Fun Run (10 & Under, No Race Shirt)Hawkins Hustle 2026 - 5k run/walkHawkins Hustle 2026 - Virtual Option

From $10 Open

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Run with the Raiders 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road Kids Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Garfield's Ice Cream Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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TOLEDO JEEP® FEST 4-MILER

Sun, Aug 9 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual FAMILY WALKJEEP 4-MILERVIRTUAL 4-MILER

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Twins Days 5k

Sun, Aug 9 · Twinsburg, OH Twinsburg

Road 1/4 Mile Kids Fun RunTwins, Triplets, or Quadruplets (2-4 Runners) - 5K Run/WalkIndividual Runner - 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Akron Pickle Fest 5K

Sun, Aug 9 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Run with Your DogAdult 5K Run/WalkYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $20.26 Open

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"5K Run & Walk for a Great Cause" organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Sun, Aug 9 · Mason, OH Mason

Virtual "IACC Community 5K Run & Walk for a Great Cause" Virtual event organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky"IACC Community 5K Run & Walk for a Great Cause" organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

From $40 Open

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Lost Creek Reserve 5k (Miami County Parks Trail Run Challenge)

Sun, Aug 9 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Lost Creek Reserve 5k

From $30 Open

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