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.

Akron Pride 5K

Fri, Aug 21 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Classic Kickoff 6K

Sat, Aug 22 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual 6K - Virtual6K - Canton Running

From $35 Open

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Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Family Fun Run1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Cincinnati

Sat, Aug 22 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K1 Mile15k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Helping Hands Hero 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open

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NFNF 2026 Bike Ride to benefit Pelotonia

Sat, Aug 22 · Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green

Neither Fast nor Furious 2026

From $50 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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T-Strong Summer Dash and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Medina, OH Medina

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K RaceVirtual 5K Race

From $20 Open

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Phoenix Project for Frannie's House

Sat, Aug 22 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Walk/RunVirtual 5K / 1 Mile Walk (for those who cannot make it the day of the race)

From $30 Open

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Double Leg Dash 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Road Fun Run (1 Mile)5K

From $30 Open

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WALK WITH ME SUGAR 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST DIABETES presented by ELB Philanthropy

Sat, Aug 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Tammy's Walk

Sat, Aug 22 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Open

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Embrace the Pace

Sat, Aug 22 · Independence, OH Independence

Road Kids' Race (no shirt)Kids' Race (with shirt)One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll (non-chipped) +1

From $5 Open

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Patterson Park Church Good Neighbor 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Ninja 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Run for Water 5k Fundraiser

Sat, Aug 22 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Run for Water 5k

From $29 Open

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Powder Keg Trail Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Kings Mills, OH Kings Mills

Road WalkRun

From $23.5 Open

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Race for A Blessing

Sat, Aug 22 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Chateau Vineyard Wine Run 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Helena, OH Helena

Road 5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 8 spots left

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Stride for Pride 5k

Sat, Aug 22 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Road 1 mile5k

From $35 Open

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Jog with a Frog 5K & 1 Mile Walk presented by AQUA DOC Lake and Pond Management

Sat, Aug 22 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road 1 Mile WalkJog with a Frog 5K

From $20 Open

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BSR Summer Fun Mud Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

OCR Black Swamp Mud Run

From $40 Open

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Flight 2 Freedom Adventure Tri

Sat, Aug 22 · Belmont, OH Belmont

Triathlon Swim-Bike-Run TriathlonKayak-Bike-Run Triathlon

From $65 Open

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Ninja 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (34)

Sat, Aug 22 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Lake Community Hope 5k and Fun Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road Fun Run5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Rock Hall Half Marathon presented by INFINITI

Sun, Aug 23 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 5K10K3-Person Half Marathon Relay +4

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cleveland Metroparks Whiskey Island 5k Presented by CrossCounty Mortgage

Sun, Aug 23 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Whiskey Island 5k presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

From $30 Open

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Miamisburg Triathlon

Sun, Aug 23 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

Triathlon Solo Entry2-Person Team Entry

From $60 Open 57 spots left

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Wishing Flower Walk & 5k

Sun, Aug 23 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile5KSupporter +1

From $20 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Columbus

Sun, Aug 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Gift of Life Walk & Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Falls

Road 1 Mile5K

From $26 Open

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Nocterra Quitter's Run presented by Brooks

Sun, Aug 23 · Powell, OH Powell

Ultra 1/8 Marathon 12 pm start (1 lap 5k-ish)1/4 Marathon 11 am start (2 laps, 10k-ish)1/2 Marathon (4 laps) +3

From $0 Open

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Hall of Fame Half Marathon/Relay - Pro Football Hall of Fame Race Series

Sun, Aug 23 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Half Marathon - Canton3 Person Relay - CantonHalf Marathon - Virtual

From $40 Open

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Byesville Patriot 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Byesville, OH Byesville

Road 5k Race Walk5k Race Run

From $30 Open

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ORRRC *Members Only* Summer Picnic

Sun, Aug 23 · Dayton, OH Dayton

ORRRC Members Only Picnic - free for ORRRC members

From $0 Open

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Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile

Sun, Aug 23 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual Virtual 2-Mile2-Mile (Ages 11 & Up)2-Mile (Ages 10 & Under) +2

From $0 Open

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The 6.3

Sat, Aug 29 · Canton, OH Canton

Open

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The Hope Run for Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Sat, Aug 29 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Virtual 5k5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Lincoln Way Vineyards Wine Run 5k/10k

Sat, Aug 29 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5k +3

From $34.99 Open Closing Soon

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Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser

Sat, Aug 29 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual 5K1 Mile Walk

From $30 Open

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Race for Glory 5K Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Medina, OH Medina

Road 1-Mile Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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Zeta Omega 5K Run/Walk For Scholarship

Sat, Aug 29 · Bedford, OH Bedford

Road Zeta Omega Scholarship Fund 1-mile Run/WalkZeta Omega Scholarship Fund 5K Run

From $30 Open

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SCOUTING AMERICA HALF MARATHON & TENDERFOOT 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green

Virtual VIRTUAL 5KTENDERFOOT 5KHALF MARATHON +1

From $30 Open

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St Michael's Parish Knights of Columbus 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Family Fitness Fun WalkAdult 5K Run/WalkStudent 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Cincinnati Dragons 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual Kid's 1/4 Mile Dash1 Mile Fun Walk5K Run/Walk +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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The Shady City Race

Sat, Aug 29 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Sapling DashLeafy Loop 5KTree Line Trek 10K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hunger Heroes 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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Quarry Summer Challenge 1.55, 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Quarry Summer Challenge 1.55 Fun RunQuarry Summer Challenge 5kQuarry Summer Challenge 10k +1

From $15 Open

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OMA 5k/10K

Sat, Aug 29 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Road OMA 5K '26OMA 10K '26

From $25 Open

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Austinburg Country Days 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Austinburg, OH Austinburg

Road Austinburg Country Days 1 Mile WalkAustinburg Country Days 5K

From $10 Open

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Beats for a Cure

Sat, Aug 29 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual Virtual Run5k1 Mile Walk +1

From $12 Open

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