Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1033 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 340 cities. The next upcoming race is the Shearer's Chip Chase in Brewster on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Point 5K (only 1,640 feet) to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

Sat, Jul 11 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road Point 5k (only1,640 feet) to benefit Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley

From $5 Open

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Apritrot 0.5K at Apricot Fest

Sat, Jul 11 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Road Kid EntryAdult Entry

From $15 Open

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Ohio MCC Run 4 Relief 5K & 1K

Sat, Jul 11 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Road Ohio MCC Run 4 Relief 1K EventOhio MCC Run 4 Relief 5K Event

From $25 Open

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Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

From $25 Open

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Huron River Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Huron, OH Huron

Road River Run/Walk 5k

From $20 Open

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Dash for Donation

Sat, Jul 11 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1-Mile Family Fun Walk5KVirtual Event +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Women's Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road 5K Run/5KWalk Age Group EventMother/Daughter Team event

From $12 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cleveland

Sat, Jul 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Darby Creek Trail Run - Supporting FLIP

Sat, Jul 11 · Galloway, OH Galloway

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Ohio Hills Folk Festival 5k and 10k

Sat, Jul 11 · Quaker City, OH Quaker City

Road 5k Run5k Walk10k Run

From $25 Open

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Ohio Mennonite Central Committee Run 4 Relief 1K & 5K Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Mt Hope, OH Mt Hope

Road 1K Run or Walk5k Run or Walk

From $20 Open

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Kerstetter 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Virtual Virtual Memorial RunKerstetter K5 Memorial RunLEO Formation Run

From $20 Open

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5K on the Runway

Sat, Jul 11 · Vienna, OH Vienna

Virtual 5K Run or Walk (Virtual Option)5K Run or Walk

From $35 Open

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Loving Life 5K Fun Run - Presented by Elizabeth's New Life Center

Sat, Jul 11 · Englewood, OH Englewood

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Rockford, OH Rockford

Road Shane's Crossing 5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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We Above Me Alex Switzer Memorial Fund 2 Mile Bacon Run

Sat, Jul 11 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 2 Mile Bacon Run

From $25 Open

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Stillwater Prairie Reserve 5k (Miami County Parks Trail Run Challenge)

Sun, Jul 12 · Covington, OH Covington

Road Stillwater Prairie Reserve 5k

From $30 Open

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Soap Box Derby 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run / WalkThe 989 Dash

From $9.89 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Toledo

Sun, Jul 12 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)

Sun, Jul 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Live 5KLive Half Marathon

From $30.99 Open Closing Soon

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TRILLIUM — A WOMEN'S ONLY EVENT

Sun, Jul 12 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Triathlon Triathlon RelayTRIATHLONDUATHLON +1

From $35 Open

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Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K

Sun, Jul 12 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road 5 Mile Run5K Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run

Sun, Jul 12 · North Olmsted, OH North Olmsted

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Ice Cream Run

Wed, Jul 15 · Salem, OH Salem

Virtual Kids Run (1/2 Mile)Virtual 2-Mile2-Mile Run/Walk

From $12 Open

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Friday Night Lights 5K

Fri, Jul 17 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 17 · Minerva, OH Minerva

Road 1 Mile5K

From $5 Open

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Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k

Fri, Jul 17 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5kSHIRT ONLY (AFTER RACE)

From $20 Open

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Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon5K Run To The Moon10K Run To The Moon +2

From $30 Open

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Stars and Strides Race 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Stars and Strides Race 5k, 10k, 15kStars and Strides Race 5k, 10k, 15kFreedom Race 15k

From $30 Open

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St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

Road The 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Open

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Run to Jesus 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Family 1 Mile Walk/RollAdult 5K Run/Walk/RollStudent 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $15 Open

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Woodland Eels 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 1/2-Mile Kids' Run1-Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cincinnati

Sat, Jul 18 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 Run the Galaxy 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Kent, OH Kent

Road Kids Fun Run/Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Dragons 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Miles for Mutts

Sat, Jul 18 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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The Gauntlet Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Gibsonburg, OH Gibsonburg

Road The Gauntlet Run

From $25 Open

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15th Annual Patrick Joyce Fund 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkPJ 5K

From $25 Open

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A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Kingsville, OH Kingsville

Road A Run for the Books 1 Mile WalkA Run for the Books 5K

From $30 Open

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Waffle Iron Youth Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division

From $22 Open

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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Newark, OH Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $15 Open

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Bad Dog 5000

Sat, Jul 18 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

Bad Dog 5000

From $35 Open

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The Lemon Trails 5K Run/Walk - Hybrid Event

Sat, Jul 18 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Virtual 5k - Adult In Person5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - In Person5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - Virtual +3

From $0 Open

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Flight of the Heron 5k, 10k, & 1mi

Sat, Jul 18 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $20 Open

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St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Recovery, OH Fort Recovery

Road St Clair Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open

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TBDBITL 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual TBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - VIRTUALTBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - IN-PERSON

From $35 Open

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CASTALIA COLD CREEK 5K RACE

Sat, Jul 18 · Castalia, OH Castalia

Road Castalia Cold Creek 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Roundtown Classic 5 Mile/5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5 Mile5KVirtual 5 Mile +1

From $10 Open

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Run of the Ox

Sat, Jul 18 · Mantua, OH Mantua

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mogadore Summer Festival 5k Run & 1 mile walk/run

Sat, Jul 18 · Mogadore, OH Mogadore

Road 5k Race

From $0 Open

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