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.

Yeti Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon/30K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Yeti Trail Run 5KYeti Trail Run 10KYeti Trail Run Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Baddow Pass Firefighter 5K-10K-9.11 mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Glenmont, OH Glenmont

Road Baddow Pass Firefighter Traditional 5KBaddow Pass Firefighter 5K "Gear Grind"Baddow Pass Firefighter 5k "Gear Grind" 4 Person Team +2

From $35 Open

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OHIOGUIDESTONE Promise Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual 1 Mile WalkOGS Employee 1 Mile5k Run/Walk +5

From $0 Open

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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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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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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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Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Virtual Heart Healthy 1.4 Mile Fun Walk (UF Student with valid UF ID)Heart Healthy 1.4 Mile Fun Walk (non-UF Student)Heart Healthy 5K (UF Student with valid UF ID) +2

From $15 Open

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Mind over Miles

Sun, Sep 27 · Avon, OH Avon

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road The 20th Annual Lesley E. Smith Memorial 5K

From $15 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Cincinnati

Sun, Sep 27 · Blue Ash, OH Blue Ash

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

From $20 Open

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Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Upper Arlington, OH Upper Arlington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run/WalkKids in Capes 5K +1

From $8 Open

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Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace

Sun, Sep 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k

From $35 Open

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Run for Sewa

Sun, Sep 27 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road Student 1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $15 Open

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Nicholas Cayton Legacy 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Geneva Rotary 5K Run for the Grapes

Sun, Sep 27 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road Run for the Grapes 5K

From $25 Open

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The Run For Your Life 1Mile/ 5k/10k / 15k Series- The Outbreak

Sun, Sep 27 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 1 Mile DashThe Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience +3

From $0 Open 2 spots left

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Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint

Sun, Sep 27 · Rocky River, OH Rocky River

Road 5kKids Sprint

From $15 Open

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Tom Madzy 5K & Dog Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Berea, OH Berea

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Arnold Air Society Strides for Service 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Kent, OH Kent

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fall Running Series

Tue, Sep 29 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Fall Running Series #5Fall Running Series PackageFall Running Series #4 +3

From $30 Open

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Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Deshler, OH Deshler

Virtual One Mile Remembrance Walk With T-shirtRace for Grace 5K Virtual 5K RunTimed Runners: Race for Grace 5K Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk presented by Genoa Middle School PTSA

Fri, Oct 2 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 MILE WALK ONLY (untimed)5K RUN/WALK (chip-timed)

From $35 Open

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STADIUMTREK - Nippert Stadium 2026

Fri, Oct 2 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road STADIUMTREK - RelaySTADIUMTREK - Individual

From $49.99 Open

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Walking With The Dead 5K, 1 Mile

Fri, Oct 2 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 1-MileRun Club Sign-Up (Medal and Race Only) (No-Shirt or Drink Ticket)5k +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Open

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2026 Spirit of Freedom 5K Run, Walk, Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Virtual 2026 Spirit of Freedom - 5K Run, Walk, RuckVIRTUAL 2026 Spirit of Freedom - 5K Run, Walk, Ruck

From $30 Open

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Steps to Safety 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Steps to Safety 5k

From $25 Open

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Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Domestic Violence Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Road Walk A Mile in Her Shoes-Domestic Violence Awareness Walk

From $35 Open

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Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k - Family Team5k - Individual

From $20 Open

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Bikes & Beers Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 3 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)

From $30 Open

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Head For The Hills

Sat, Oct 3 · Moreland Hills, OH Moreland Hills

Road 1.5 Mile Hike5K Run

From $30 Open

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Valley Vineyards Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Morrow, OH Morrow

Road Help with Check-in 10:00-11:30amHelp with Check-in 10:00-11:30am5k +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Monster Mash Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorain, OH Lorain

Road Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile WalkMonster Mash Dash 5K RunMini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run

From $15 Open

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Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase

Sat, Oct 3 · Sugarcreek, OH Sugarcreek

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $15 Open

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United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Whitehouse Primary 5K & 1K Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Road Whitehouse Primary 1K (Kids grades K-4)Whitehouse Primary 5k

From $10 Open

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The Run For Your Life 1 Mile /5k/10k/15k Series - The City Collapsed

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 1 Mile DashThe Run For Your Life 5kThe Run For Your Life 10k +2

From $0 Open

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Spooky Sprint 5k & 1 Mile - Presented by Muskingum County Family YMCA

Sat, Oct 3 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk5k Race

From $20 Open

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WQMX 5KAY - 8th Annual

Sat, Oct 3 · Mogadore, OH Mogadore

Road 1 mile5K

From $30 Open

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Geauga Park District's Space Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Montville Township, OH Montville Township

Road Geauga Park District "Space Race"

From $20 Open

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L'Arche Rock the Boat 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Cleveland

Sat, Oct 3 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Loveland, OH Loveland

Virtual Virtual - Carolina BeachVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue

Sat, Oct 3 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 10th Annual KJ's 5k Run/Walk for Mental Health and Animal RescueVirtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Charm Field & Trail Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Road Timed Kids Fun Run5k

From $5 Open

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event

Sat, Oct 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Harvest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · New Knoxville, OH New Knoxville

Road Harvest 5K

From $20 Open

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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance RUCK2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance Run

From $60 Open

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