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.

"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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Run of the Ox

Sat, Jul 18 · Mantua, OH Mantua

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Miles for Mutts

Sat, Jul 18 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Parrot Head Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual Run

From $33 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Ohio

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Full Field RegistrationTeam RegistrationPlayer Registration with Game Jersey +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Rhythm Race 5K & Neon Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run (No Shirt, Donate My Entire Registration to the Bands!)Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run

From $20 Open

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The Beulah Beach 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Vermilion, OH Vermilion

Road Beulah Beach 5KBeulah Beach Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Troy Kids Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Troy, OH Troy

Triathlon Ages 9-10Ages 4-6Ages 7-8 +2

From $30 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Columbus

Sun, Jul 19 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 19 · Grand Rapids, OH Grand Rapids

Road 10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $36 Open Closing Soon 86 spots left

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Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Diabetes Dash 5K Run/Walk with Virtual Option

Sun, Jul 19 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUALKids Run - recommended for kids age 8 and under - IN-PERSON

From $10 Open

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Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Sun, Jul 19 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

Road Run for the Hills 1-Mile Family Walk (The price is for the entire family to participate)Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K

From $30 Open

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Chase the Light

Mon, Jul 20 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Chase the Light 5k

From $25 Open

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Greater Cleveland XC Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road GCXC CAMP

From $85 Open Closing Soon

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After Hours 5K Experience

Tue, Jul 21 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Clipper XC Series

Wed, Jul 22 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Road Clipper XC Series - All Four Weeks

From $40 Open

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2026 Northeast Region Classic

Thu, Jul 23 · Akron, OH Akron

Relay Category: Team #2: FRIDAYRelay Category: Team #3: FRIDAYTandem Category: Team #1: FRIDAY +4

From $60 Open

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DAVE'S OH-MI 8K & 5K presented by Whetro Wealth Management

Thu, Jul 23 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road KIDS RUNOH-MI 5KOH-MI 8K +1

From $0 Open

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Orange Village Aloha Run 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Chagrin Falls, OH Chagrin Falls

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $30 Open

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Up, Up, and Away 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · North Canton, OH North Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $32 Open

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Christmas in July 5k, 1 Miler & Kids Fun Run hosted by Worthington Connects

Sat, Jul 25 · Worthington, OH Worthington

Road Kids Fun Run 0.4mi1 Miler5K

From $25 Open

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Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Trail Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Sunflower 5k RunYouth 1/4 mile Run (RUN ONLY)Youth 1/4 Mile Run (Run and Tech Shirt)

From $5 Open

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Midsummer Mile Fest

Sat, Jul 25 · Albany, OH Albany

Road Middle School MileHigh School MileCommunity Mile

From $10 Open

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Run for Caitlin 5K & 3K

Sat, Jul 25 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual 3K (Virtual Option)3K5-Mile Bike (Virtual Option) +2

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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2026 Jan Bennett Memorial Fund Walk-A-Thon

Sat, Jul 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

2026 Jan Bennett Memorial Fund Walk-A-Thon

From $20 Open

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Lake Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Celina, OH Celina

Road Lake Festival 5k

From $15 Open

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TRRC 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Jul 25 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Road 50th Anniversary 1 Mile Memorial walk50th Anniversary 1 Mile Memorial Walk AND Celebration Dinner50th Anniversary 5K run +3

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road 5k Ages 12 & Under5K Ages 13 & Up

From $10 Open

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Lincolnview FFA Alumni Color Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Middle Point, OH Middle Point

Road Blue & Gold 5k Dash

From $20 Open

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Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Wakeman, OH Wakeman

Road Damian Henning Suicide Prevention Annual 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

From $25 Open

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John Bryan Arboretum Trail Half Marathon & Challenge

Sat, Jul 25 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Road 1.1 Mile Fun Run3.3 Mile Trail Run6.6 Mile Trail Run +2

From $15 Open

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ORRRC Wingman 10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road ORRRC WingMan 10k - Free for ORRRC Members and Military/Veterans

From $10 Open

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Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Johnstown, OH Johnstown

Virtual Virtual 5K5K1/4 Marathon +7

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Arch City XC Festival

Sat, Jul 25 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Middle School 2-Mile (Grades 7-8)Elementary School 2-Mile (Grades K-6)Open 2-Mile (Adult and High School Grades 9-12)

From $5 Open

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Lowellville Rocket Glow Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Lowellville, OH Lowellville

Road Rocket Glow 1-Mile Fun WalkRocket Glow Run 5kRocket Glow Kids Fun Run (12 & Under)

From $15 Open

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Red Fox Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon

Sat, Jul 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Red Fox Trail Run 5KRed Fox Trail Run 10KRed Fox Trail Run Half-Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hospice of Guernsey Flamingo Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Memorial Walk5k Race Run5k Race Walk +1

From $25 Open

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The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Orrville, OH Orrville

Virtual Steven Michael's MileElephant Run 5K Wheelchair RaceThe Elephant Run/Walk 5K +2

From $10 Open 6 spots left

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Picnic Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Brookville, OH Brookville

Road Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1-Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Queen City 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $15 Open

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City of Solon 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Solon, OH Solon

Road 5KKids Donut Dash

From $15 Open

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Kevin Peck Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Burning River

Sat, Jul 25 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Falls

Trail MarathonBack Half 50 Mile50 Mile +3

From $0 Open

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Rev & Run 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Fostoria, OH Fostoria

Road Rev & Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Candy Race 5k Columbus

Sat, Jul 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k Run/WalkLittle Jelly Tot Dash

From $0 Open

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SPARC 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Conneaut, OH Conneaut

Road SPARC 5K

From $25 Open

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