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.

Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Cleveland

Sun, Sep 20 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

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

From $20 Open

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Hartford Apple Festival Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Hartford, OH Hartford

Road 1-Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Space Race

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Moon Walk 1 MileRocket Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run Through History 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 2 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lima, OH

Sun, Sep 20 · Lima, OH Lima

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

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Love of Languages 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Steps for Sarcoma

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Steps for Sarcoma Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mentor, OH

Sun, Sep 20 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 5 +21

From $15 Open

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5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness

Sun, Sep 20 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Road 5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Field: Land That I Love 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Brookfield, OH Brookfield

Road 5K Run or WalkFun RunDecathlon (Competive) +4

From $5 Open

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Delphos Canal Days 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Delphos, OH Delphos

Road Fun RunStudent & XC Alumni 5K5K

From $1 Open Closing Soon

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Kirtland Shamrock Shuffle & Shenanigans

Sun, Sep 20 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Road Kirtland Shamrock Shuffle & Shenanigans

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hobart Hustle 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Hobart Hustle 5K

From $25 Open

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Love A Nurse RuN

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Jog for Dogs

Sun, Sep 20 · Valley View, OH Valley View

Road 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K/1Mile Walk

From $40 Open

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Garmin Marathon Toledo

Sun, Sep 20 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Garmin Marathon Toledo -- 5KGarmin Marathon Toledo -- 10KGarmin Marathon Toledo -- Half Marathon +1

From $26 Open

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Cleveland Heroes Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 2 mile5 mile

From $25 Open

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OCAO Strides for Hope 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkSurvivor 1 Mile Run/WalkSurvivor 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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KWF Cleveland Chapter's 2nd Annual 5k FUN Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Strongsville, OH Strongsville

Road 1 Mile5k FUN Run/Walk5K Youth (18 and Under)

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Troy Opfer Toledo Half

Sun, Sep 20 · Huron, OH Huron

Road Toledo half

From $110 Open

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5K for K9s

Thu, Sep 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Mercy Health - Fifth Annual Pink Honor Walk and After Party Celebration

Fri, Sep 25 · Springfield, OH Springfield

1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack

Fri, Sep 25 · Shawnee, OH Shawnee

Road 5K Run/Walk10K10 Mile Hike +2

From $20 Open 12 spots left

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One Step At A Time

Sat, Sep 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Open

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Pioneer 5K Adult Cross Country

Sat, Sep 26 · Canton, OH Canton

Open

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Zanesville City Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Step Into Autism - Stark

Sat, Sep 26 · Canton, OH Canton

Open

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Miami Valley School Run for the Rams 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Run for the Mums 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Tipp City, OH Tipp City

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road YOUTH 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK10K RUN +2

From $20 Open

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The Edna House For Women

Sat, Sep 26 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Movimiento con Sazón - Latinos for Health

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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The Sink or Swim @ Caesar Creek State Park

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, OH Wilmington

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 6 Hours of Power +10

From $40 Open

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Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALKKIDS ROOT BEER FUN RUNSIP & SUPPORT

From $10 Open

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Meaningful Miles 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road Meaningful Miles 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the Refuge

Sat, Sep 26 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Road 5K Run/Walk for the Refuge

From $20 Open

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Malone XC Night Invitational

Sat, Sep 26 · Canton, OH Canton

Open

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Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Road 5K Run/WalkKids' Run1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunVirtual +1

From $25 Open

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MSJ 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K Run/WalkNo Sweat Option

From $30 Open

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Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Maplewood, OH Maplewood

Road Country Fun 5K

From $20 Open

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Just A Pair Of Shoes Golf Scramble

Sat, Sep 26 · Xenia, OH Xenia

Breakfast Sponsor4 Person TeamCart Sponsor +5

From $100 Open Closing Soon 1 spots left

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Halo Hustle

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Walk5K RunParty-Only Option

From $0 Open

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Pumpkin Festival 5k Run & Walk (and Kids Run)

Sat, Sep 26 · Barnesville, OH Barnesville

Road 5k Handcycle/Wheelchair5k WalkKing/Queen 5k (210 lbs/170 lbs) +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Voices for Recovery

Sat, Sep 26 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Raiders Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Road 1 Mile SRS Students1 Mile5k - SRS Students +1

From $25 Open

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RHEMA YES 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $30 Open

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