Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 871 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 313 cities. The next upcoming race is the Troy Kids Triathlon in Troy on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

Labor of Love Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 5K Run/WalkFun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Newton Falls Labor Day 4-Miler

Mon, Sep 7 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Open

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Mental Health Matters 5k - Presented by Rotary Club of Cambridge Ohio

Mon, Sep 7 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 5k Race5k Fun Run - Non Timed

From $30 Open

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The Kilbourne Community 5k and Fun Run

Mon, Sep 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk (All Ages)Kids Fun Run (10 Years and Under)

From $0 Open

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9/11 25th Anniversary Stair Climb

Fri, Sep 11 · Akron, OH Akron

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2-person Relay9/11 Memorial Stair Climb- Student

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Cleveland, Ohio

Fri, Sep 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K Ruck - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K - PUSHER5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder +2

From $31 Open

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Tomato Show 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Fredericktown, OH Fredericktown

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Sprint For Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $30 Open

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HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 15th Annual HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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2026 East Fork Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Bethel, OH Bethel

12 Hour Race6 Hour Race

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Teal to Toe 5K Run/Walk for Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancers

Sat, Sep 12 · Fremont, OH Fremont

Road Teal to Toe 5K

From $0 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Mount Vernon

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

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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Germantown 50k and 50k Relay (2026)

Sat, Sep 12 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Ultra 32nd Germantown 50K (2026)Germantown 50k Relay (2026)

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Perrysburg Township 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Road KIDS- Perrysburg Township 5K Run/WalkPerrysburg Township 5K- WalkPerrysburg Township 5K -Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Gates Mills Fox Trot

Sat, Sep 12 · Gates Mills, OH Gates Mills

Road The 1826 - 1 Mile5KFoxtrot Kids 50 Yard Dash

From $0 Open

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September 11 Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Memorial 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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City of Westlake Community Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Westlake, OH Westlake

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk5k Race Walk (Timed Speed Walk) +1

From $0 Open

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YOUNGSTOWN ULTRA TRAIL CLASSIC

Sat, Sep 12 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Road 25K50K

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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OH1 Lions STEPS Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Road Third Annual Lions Pediatric Cancer STEPS 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Marion Popcorn Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Marion, OH Marion

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

Road 5k Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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FIT FEST 2026 DREAM HUGE GIVES

Sat, Sep 12 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 5K RUN/WALKGAUNTLET RACECOMMUNITY YOGA +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center

Sat, Sep 12 · Lewisburg, OH Lewisburg

Road 5k Trail Run

From $35 Open

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Crops & Cows 5K Challenge Course

Sat, Sep 12 · Washington Court House, OH Washington Court House

OCR 1 Mile Kids Challenge Course5k Challenge Course - Non Competitive5k Challenge Course - Competitive

From $20 Open

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26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Open

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2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Milford, OH Milford

Road Sleep-In/Virtual Option2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

From $40 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Eaton, OH Eaton

Road Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

From $20 Open

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Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sugarcreek Township, OH

Sat, Sep 12 · Sugarcreek Township, OH Sugarcreek Township

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Family Fun Run 1/2 MilerAdult Run/Walk 4 MilerStudent Run/Walk 4 Miler

From $10 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Beavercreek, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +23

From $15 Open

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Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

OCR Obstacle 5k IndividualObstacle 5k - Team of 2Paved 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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20th Annual Cat Caper 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual Cat Caper 5KCat Caper 5K - WalkerCat Caper Kids Run +1

From $10 Open

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Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkVirtual Supporter

From $55 Open

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The Oak Clinic Acorn Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open

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River Run Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual Virtual Half MarathonRiver Run Half - Walk DivisionRiver Run Half

From $70 Open

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Oak Openings Stampede

Sun, Sep 13 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Trail 5K Run or Walk25K Run

From $30 Open

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Harvest Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Brunswick, OH Brunswick

Walker

From $30 Open

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Great Miami Riverway Half

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Early Half Marathon Start (Walkers Only)Great Miami Riverway Half

From $60 Open

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The Choose Joy for Melina 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual In-Person 5K (Shirt & Cinch Bag)In-Person 5K (Cinch Bag Only)In-Person 5K (Shirt & Cinch Bag) +3

From $20 Open

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WILDWOODS

Sun, Sep 13 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

Road 1 Mile Youth Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Cleveland, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4Single Day Walk Up Week 3Single Day Walk Up Week 2 +21

From $15 Open

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Bee a Friend

Sun, Sep 13 · Austintown, OH Austintown

5K Logan's Landing

From $35 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Medina, OH Medina

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders and Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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The Zoom RedHawk Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Triathlon Sprint Duathlon1/3 Iron Duathlon1/3 Iron Aquabike +18

From $55 Open

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Simon Kenton Pathfinder's 26th Annual Bike Tour "The Carmen Scott Patriot Ride" (In Celebration of our nation's 250th Birthday)

Sun, Sep 13 · Urbana, OH Urbana

Virtual Military Discount for active and retired members of the US MilitaryVirtual RideSimon Kenton Pathfinders 26th Annual Bike Tour "The Carmen Scott Patriot Ride" (In Celebration of our nation's 250th Birthday)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy New Albany Walking Classic

Sun, Sep 13 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Virtual 5k WalkVirtual 5k Walk10k Walk +1

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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