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.

Hale Harvest 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5KKids Dash

From $5 Open

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Forward Together 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Rootstown, OH Rootstown

Virtual Virtual 1-Mile1-Mile5K +1

From $30 Open

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The Dupps Company Paws for Wellness 5k & Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $25 Open

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Tails on the Trail

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Walk/ Dog WalkKid's Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Walt Sweeney Ford 5k Walk/Run supporting the Delhi Skirt Game

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration

From $20 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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Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 4 Miler

From $35 Open

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Scouting's Meecheway 5K Trail Run - COLOR RUN VOL. 3 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Trail Scouting's Meecheway 5K - COLOR RUN Vol. 3 2026

From $30 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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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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Mo Fall

Sat, Oct 10 · Perrysville, OH Perrysville

Trail Mo Fall Half MarathonMo Fall 15kMo Fall Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Oak Harbor Apple Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Maple City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road 1/2 Marathon5K

From $35 Open

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Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Northern Ohio 5KNorthern Ohio Half Marathon 2-Person RelayNorthern Ohio Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Enon 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Enon, OH Enon

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Brooklyn Heights On the Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Brooklyn Heights, OH Brooklyn Heights

Road 1 Mile Walk5k RunKids Dash 8 and Under

From $15 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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LifeAct's Move for Mental Health 5K Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K TimedCheerleader

From $12 Open

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Covered Bridge Festival 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road Covered Bridge Festival 5KCovered Bridge Festival 5K (14 & Under)

From $5 Open

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Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

Road 1.5k5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

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MACQUEEN'S RUN FOR YOUR LIFE presented by Phelan Orthodontics

Sun, Oct 11 · Holland, OH Holland

Road MACQUEEN'S KIDS RUNMACQUEEN'S 5KRun For Your Life CHALLENGE +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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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Zombie Run and Lurch

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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OUPA Annual 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5K Run

From $35 Open

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Minutemen Mile Family Fun Event

Sun, Oct 11 · Richfield, OH Richfield

Minutemen Mile Family Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Firestone Park YMCA Tread Together 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Tiffin Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Tiffin, OH Tiffin

Road Tiffin Zombie Run 1 Mile WalkTiffin Zombie Run 5K

From $35 Open

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Night of the Dead Mud Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

OCR Night of the Dead Mud Run

From $40 Open

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Cattle Drive

Sat, Oct 17 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Camp Washington Cattle Drive

From $40 Open

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Donut Worry Run Happy

Sat, Oct 17 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walkb.a. Sweetie Candy Company Donut Dash

From $15 Open

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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Road

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Rainbow Weekend 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Kent, OH Kent

Road Rainbow Weekend 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Amazing Grace Running Scared 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Reading, OH Reading

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KParty Only

From $20 Open

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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open

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Spooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk, and Paw

Sat, Oct 17 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Road 5KMonster Mash Dash - Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run for Education 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Germantown Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 10KSaturday 1/2 Marathon +3

From $40 Open

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The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash/ 5k/10k/15k Series - The Last Escape

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Run For Your Life 10kThe Run For Your Life 15k +2

From $0 Open

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Fall For Jesus 5k Run or Walk- Benefiting AHG Troop OH-3125

Sat, Oct 17 · Big Prairie, OH Big Prairie

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open

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ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

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Chugs For Jugs Pub Crawl

Sat, Oct 17 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Pub Crawl

From $20 Open

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HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Road RUN/WALK 21 and OverRUN/WALK Under 21

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HalloWin 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · North Canton, OH North Canton

Road 1 Mile Fun RunHalloWin 5K

From $15 Open

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The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 12 Hour Endurance Run12 Hour Endurance Run Relay

From $30 Open

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