Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 707 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 272 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.

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 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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Shaker Raider 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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Celebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Oregon, OH Oregon

Road Celebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5KCelebrating 65 Years: Cardinal Stritch 5K (ALUMNI, SCHOOL STAFF, & STUDENTS)

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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Green Heartfulness 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual VirtualGreen Heartfulness 5K Run/WalkGreen Heartfulness 5K Walk

From $10 Open

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Pickle Fest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Open

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Hattie's Day 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Athens, OH Athens

Virtual Hattie's Day 5K (Ages 17 and OLDER)Hattie's Day VIRTUAL 5KHattie's Day 5K (Ages 16 AND UNDER)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Alum Creek Trail Races

Sat, Oct 3 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail Saturday Trail 5KSaturday Trail 5KSaturday Trail 10K +9

From $40 Open

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The Towpath Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual The Towpath Marathon - 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual Half Marathon +4

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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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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Adoption Possibilities 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Groveport, OH Groveport

Road 5KKids Fun Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Cleveland Liver Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, OH Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Road Zoo 5K Walk or Fun 1 Mile Walk

From $35 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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Steps to Safety 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Steps to Safety 5k

From $25 Open

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UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run

From $35 Open

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Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Leetonia, OH Leetonia

Virtual 5K10KVirtual +1

From $30 Open

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Pink Lights the Way Cupcake Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Niles, OH Niles

Cupcake WalkCupcake Walk - Kids 2 & Under FREECupcake Walk - Kids 3-12

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Latin Hispanic Friends Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 5KKids Race

From $0 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron

Sun, Oct 4 · Norton, OH Norton

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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Nickel Dash 05 K

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Nickel Dash 05K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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CAK5K on the Runway

Sun, Oct 4 · Green, OH Green

Road Adult Run/WalkYouth Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sue Harder Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K In-Person5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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Run Like a Girl 5K 10K 10-Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Run Like a Girl 5KRun Like a Girl 10KRun Like a Girl 10-Mile

From $50 Open

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5KforJK: Moving Together to Change Parkinson's

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

Road 5K Run/Walk (chipped/timed)2026 5KFORJK T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 5k

From $30 Open

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Stormwater RUN-Off

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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15th Annual Green Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and 200 Meter Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k200 Meter Dash Family Fun Run +1

From $20 Open

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CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/WalkCCYA Bolton Field 5K and LuncheonCCYA Luncheon (No 5K)

From $16 Open

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Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Dog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile - Untimed) - IN-PERSONDog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile) - VIRTUALDog Jog 5K - VIRTUAL +1

From $40 Open

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Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Minster, OH Minster

Virtual 10k ClassicVirtual 10k Classic"No Frills" 10k Classic

From $20 Open

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Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $10 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Toledo

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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FLOW Stormwater Run-off 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

Road 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $15 Open

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Monday Night Mile 9

Mon, Oct 5 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Road Women's Elite MileMen's Elite MileSponsors Relay +10

From $15 Open 17 spots left

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VEGA Mason 5K

Fri, Oct 9 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road VEGA Mason 5K

From $35 Open

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Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

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Little Colorado

Sat, Oct 10 · Northfield, OH Northfield

Road Short Course (2 Loops)Mountain Climber Challenge

From $35 Open

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Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Sat, Oct 10 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Road Fun WalkPedal to the Medal 5KFishing Derby

From $5 Open

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Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Jewett, OH Jewett

Road 5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot

Sat, Oct 10 · Kent, OH Kent

Road The Brat TrotThe Wurst 5K

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan

Sat, Oct 10 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 5KSaturday 10K +16

From $40 Open

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P.A.I.L. Remembrance and Awareness Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tails on the Trail

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Kid's WalkWalk/ Dog Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual BE FAST 5k RUNVirtual 5kKids Fun Run- 100 yard dash +1

From $10 Open

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Hale Harvest 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5KKids Dash

From $5 Open

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Lakota Optimist Club’s Run for Youth’

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty Township, OH Liberty Township

Road 1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 4 Miler

From $35 Open

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