Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1187 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 352 cities. The next upcoming race is the Donot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k)- Cincinnati in Fairfield on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

ORRRC 200K NO WAY! 300K GRAND SLAM!

Sat, May 16 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual 200k NO WAY! 300k GRAND SLAM!

From $35 Open

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Superhero 5k, Vol. XIII

Sat, May 16 · Athens, OH Athens

OCR Youth Superhero Course-includes Superhero 5kSuperhero 5k

From $10 Open

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Silverton Color Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 1.5 Mile Color Fun Run/Walk - Adult1.5 Mile Color Fun Run/Walk - Youth

From $10 Open

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LCC Donut Dash 5K

Sat, May 16 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $22 Open

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Rails-to-Trails 5k

Sat, May 16 · Barnesville, OH Barnesville

Road Clydesdale/Lady Athena 5k Run5k WalkK9 Team Walk +2

From $27 Open

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Coopers Troopers Foundation 5k

Sat, May 16 · Carroll, OH Carroll

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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FUTURE-0POLY

Sat, May 16 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road Time slot 2:00-2:15 PMTime slot 2:15-2:30 PMTime slot 1:45-2:00 PM +5

From $10 Open 30 spots left

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Guernsey County Crossroads Marathon & Half-marathon

Sat, May 16 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 5k RaceHalf-marathonMarathon

From $40 Open

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Ryan Johnson Memorial 5K

Sat, May 16 · Beloit, OH Beloit

Virtual 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Findlay Cystic Fibrosis 5K/Walk to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Road Findlay Cystic Fibrosis 5K to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis FoundationFindlay Cystic Fibrosis Walk to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

From $30 Open

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Westwood 5K Color Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Wellington, OH Wellington

Road Westwood 5K Color Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Gilead Fitness 5k & Fun Run

Sat, May 16 · Mount Gilead, OH Mount Gilead

Road 1/4 Mile Fun Run5k

From $0 Open

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51st Annual Oakwood's That Day in May Fun Run, 5k, 10k and Virtual Run

Sat, May 16 · Oakwood, OH Oakwood

Virtual 1k Family Fun Run5k RunVirtual 5k Run +2

From $0 Open

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14th Annual Race for Case

Sat, May 16 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Reagan's Fun Run 5k

Sat, May 16 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Road Reagan's Fun Run 5K(Under 18) Reagan's Fun Run 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hospital Heroes Against Hunger 5K

Sat, May 16 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile Fun WalkAdult 5K Run/WalkStudent 5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Furry Skurry 5K

Sat, May 16 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k RegistrationVIPP 5K Registration

From $35 Open

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Girl Can Cook Memorial Run

Sat, May 16 · Lima, OH Lima

Virtual 1 Mile-no shirtVirtual 1 Mile-no shirtVirtual 5k-no shirt +5

From $25 Open

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5K Run/ Walk against Human Trafficking

Sat, May 16 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road 5K Run/ Walk against Human TraffickingYouth 1/4 Mile Kids Run (Run Only/ No Shirt)Youth 1/4 Mile Run (Run and Youth Tech Shirt)

From $5 Open

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Bulldog Color Run

Sun, May 17 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road Fun Run/Walk5K5K & Fun Run

From $20 Open

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DLM Good Neighbor 5k

Sun, May 17 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run

From $20 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Upper Arlington, OH

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashPreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +10

From $15 Open

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East Palestine PTO Color Run

Sun, May 17 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

Road East Palestine PTO Color Run

From $25 Open

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Virtual Surgeon General's 5K

Sun, May 17 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual Remote 2026 Surgeon General's 5K WITH SHIRT

From $25 Open

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Toby Trot

Sun, May 17 · Windsor, OH Windsor

Road Toby Trot 1 Mile Fun RunToby Trot 5K

From $10 Open

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Private School Pups 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk - IN-PERSONVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $40 Open

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Running Laps with Lions

Sun, May 17 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road Running Laps with Lions

From $25 Open

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Madison Kiwanis Red Bird Run

Sun, May 17 · Madison, OH Madison

Road Red Bird Run 5kRed Bird Kids Race

From $15 Open

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Trails and Tails Virtual 5k

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Run/Walk Virtual Challenge

From $35 Open

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Girls on the Run Central Ohio Spring 5K

Sun, May 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K (SPRING)5K - FAMILY MEMBER OF CURRENT SEASON PARTICIPANT (SPRING)

From $35 Open

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Steps to Keep the Beat Alive 5K - Run/Walk

Sun, May 17 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Steps to Keep the Beat Alive 5K

From $40 Open

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Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run

Sun, May 17 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail 5.4 Mile5.4 Mile Trekker10.6 Mile +1

From $23.5 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Westerville, OH

Sun, May 17 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderChild Registration 13 to 17 yrs +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Surgeon General's 5K

Mon, May 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Open

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FRANTIC FINISH 5K

Tue, May 19 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road Frantic Finish 5K

From $18 Open

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2FGR Run for Inclusion

Thu, May 21 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Virtual 3K Run/WalkIn-Person 3K Run/WalkIn-Person 5K Run/Walk +5

From $20 Open

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DAVE'S BREW SERIES

Thu, May 21 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road Dave's Brew Series (GROWLER ME)

From $15 Open

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Community Trail Runs

Thu, May 21 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

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Adopt America Network Home for Good Race

Fri, May 22 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Road Adopt America Network Home for Good Kids Fun RunAdopt America Network Home for Good 5K

From $0 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Toledo

Sat, May 23 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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28th Annual Olmsted Spirit 5k

Sat, May 23 · Olmsted Falls, OH Olmsted Falls

Road 5k RunYouth Fun Runs1 Mile Walk

From $10 Open

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Fools

Sat, May 23 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Fools 10kFools Half MarathonFools Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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May in Bay 5K

Sat, May 23 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Fayette Thistle Run 5K

Sat, May 23 · Fayette, OH Fayette

Road Thistle Run 5K

From $25 Open

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The Candy Race 5k Cincinnati

Sat, May 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5k Run/WalkLittle Jelly Tot Dash

From $15 Open

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Just Run Lake County

Sat, May 23 · Fairport Harbor, OH Fairport Harbor

Road Friends and Family 5k Registration2026 Just Run Program Registration & 5K

From $20 Open

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Catch The Wave 5K

Sat, May 23 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road 5k - Student Athlete5K

From $5 Open

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Columbus Pet Run and Walk

Sat, May 23 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5k +5

From $0 Open

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Habitat for Humanity, Knox County 5K and 1Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 23 · Gambier, OH Gambier

Road 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Samuel F Pearson Memorial Day Event

Sat, May 23 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Road Samuel F Pearson Memorial Day Scholarship Event

From $25 Open

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