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.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJesse Owens 5K Fundraiser +10

From $0 Open

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Heart & Sole 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5k Run/Walk40-Yard Dash

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Run, Walk & Roll 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Oct 17 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk1 Mile Roll5K Run

From $25 Open

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The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Walk7K Virtual7K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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EDWINS Run for Re-Entry - Trail Run Grind & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Cleveland Heights, OH Cleveland Heights

Trail 1 Mile WalkTrail Run

From $20 Open

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UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K (Includes t-shirt)1 Mile Fun Run (Includes t-shirt)UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K +1

From $10 Open

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Youngstown Peace Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual 2-Mile Run/Walk11K25K +1

From $25 Open

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RePlay for Kids Halloween Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Medina, OH Medina

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Run5K

From $25 Open

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TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

Road Canal Tavern 5K Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Mentor Softball Home Run Hustle

Sun, Oct 18 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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Monster Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Ravenna, OH Ravenna

Road Kid's Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout

Sun, Oct 18 · North Bend, OH North Bend

Trail Trail Run

From $23.5 Open

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The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k

Fri, Oct 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K - In Person

From $40 Open

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Virtual Memorial Walk Only5K Run1 Mile Walk +3

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West Hill's 5K of Wonder

Sat, Oct 24 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Walk. Run. Bike. for Remember Nhu.

Sat, Oct 24 · Warren, OH Warren

Road 5KBike - 15 MilesBike - 30 Miles +3

From $25 Open

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 5K

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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10th Annual Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Chippewa Creek Challenge

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Trail Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

From $70 Open

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Hometown Spear It 5K/1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road FOP 5K Run/WalkFOP 10K Run/WalkFOP Half Marathon +2

From $25 Open

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open

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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open

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TWO RUN SIX

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile WalkTWO RUN SIXStrut In Her Shoes +1

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Hueston Woods Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Hueston Woods State Park, OH Hueston Woods State Park

Trail Sunday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5K +17

From $40 Open

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open

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Mad Maple Trail Races @ Hueston Woods

Sat, Oct 24 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Trail The Mad Maple 6 Hours of PowerThe Mad Maple 5KThe Mad Maple 5K +13

From $40 Open

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

From $25 Open

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The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash 5k/10k/15k Series - The Final Stand

Sat, Oct 24 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 1 Mile DashThe Run For Your Life 5kThe Run For Your Life 10k +2

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

From $30 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M +2

From $30 Open

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Road Run For Remembrance 5K

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Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Bridge 2 Bridge 5KBridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 24 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $15 Open

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

Road 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Construction Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Living with Epilepsy Conference

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Living with Epilepsy Conference - With CEUsLiving with Epilepsy Conference - No CEUs

From $10 Open

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

Virtual 1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

Road 5K Run1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)

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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k WalkHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk with Dog +2

From $15 Open

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkey, OH Berkey

Road 5K8 miler

From $35 Open

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