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.

Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Race For Hope Derriere Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1-Mile WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color RunJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run - Virtual +4

From $5 Open

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D3/4 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD3/4 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Girls Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open

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Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lima, OH Lima

Virtual Virtual Pet ContestHowl'oween Trick or Trot 1 Mile Fun RunHowl'oween Trick or Trot 5k +2

From $10 Open

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The Haunted Forest Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Virtual 5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon +2

From $35 Open

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Road T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail 27K50K

From $30 Open

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ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

Tue, Oct 27 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

From $23 Open

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Bluffsview Bear Run

Wed, Oct 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

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The Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k (3.1 Miles)Little Gremlins

From $0 Open

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Fall Fun 5K and Trick or Treat Trot!

Sat, Oct 31 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Road Fall Fun 5K RaceTrick or Treat Trot

From $10 Open

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The Running Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road The Running Pumpkin 5K

From $42 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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The Great Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile (Special Olympian)1 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile Run/Walk +3

From $10 Open 40 spots left

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St. Peter Spooktacular 5k & Kids Pumpkin Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Huron, OH Huron

Road Spooktacular 5KKids Pumpkin Fun Run

From $10 Open

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SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Oct 31 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Haunted Trail Run 5KHaunted Trail Run 10K

From $40 Open

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Mohican 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 31 · Loudonville, OH Loudonville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K (17 & under)5K (Adult)

From $25 Open

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740 Games 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Logan, OH Logan

Road 740 Games 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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OUTLAST CLEVELAND

Sat, Oct 31 · Garrettsville, OH Garrettsville

Trail 6 Hour Challenge - Saturday6 Hour Challenge6 Hour Challenge - Sunday

From $90 Open

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Hermes Dead Sprint

Sat, Oct 31 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5Kb.a. Sweetie Candy Company Little Monsters Candy Dash

From $15 Open

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Hilliard ThankFULL 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road ThankFULL 5kKids Fun Run

From $25 Open

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BIRCHWOOD 5k + COSTUME RUN

Sat, Oct 31 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

Road 1-Mile WalkBirchwood 5k RunSeedlings & Sprouts 1/4-mile Shuffle (5 and under) +1

From $10 Open

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The Barkcamp Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Belmont, OH Belmont

Trail BARKCAMP ROAD 5KBARKCAMP ROAD 10KBARKCAMP TRAIL HALF MARATHON +3

From $35 Open

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Scare-A-Thon Marathon and 10K

Sat, Oct 31 · Grafton, OH Grafton

Road 10 KFull Marathon

From $50 Open 10 spots left

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Crow's Nest Run for the Rescues 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Run for the Rescues 5K

From $25 Open

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Because You Can 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Because You Can 5KT-Shirt Only (No Race)

From $20 Open

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Pumpkin Run

Sun, Nov 1 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Pumpkin Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Total HealthWorks - Movin' It! 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s

Sun, Nov 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Make A Way 5K

Sun, Nov 1 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run the Rock

Sun, Nov 1 · Kelleys, OH Kelleys

Road Run the Rock Half MarathonRun the Rock 5k

From $25 Open

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Howl-o-ween Paws For A Cause

Sun, Nov 1 · Buckeye Lake, OH Buckeye Lake

Road 5k

From $45 Open

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Caesar Creek Trail Race

Sun, Nov 1 · Waynesville, OH Waynesville

Trail Saturday 5KSunday 5KSunday 5K +18

From $40 Open

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Got Chocolate 5k/10k

Sun, Nov 1 · Xenia, OH Xenia

Road 5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Rabbit Hole Romp

Sun, Nov 1 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Virtual 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K

Sun, Nov 1 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail 10K20K50K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Carpe Diem Epilepsy Run

Sun, Nov 1 · TOLEDO, OH TOLEDO

Road 3K5K

From $10 Open

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Super Hero Challenge 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Nov 7 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Super Hero Challenge 1.55 fun runSuper Hero Challenge 5kSuper Hero Challenge 10k +1

From $15 Open

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ORRRC Broken Toe 50k & 25K & Ruck

Sat, Nov 7 · Wilmington, OH Wilmington

Trail Broken Toe 25k RUCKBroken Toe 25KBroken Toe 50k Ultra +1

From $60 Open 8 spots left

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Gem of the Highlands 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Norwood, OH Norwood

Road Gem of the Highlands 5K

From $30 Open

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Conquer the Castle

Sat, Nov 7 · Mayfield, OH Mayfield

Ultra 5k (Morning)10 Mile (Morning)10 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch +7

From $0 Open

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Dr. O Memorial 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile Walk/RunVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Claws Out 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road NV Wildcat 1 Miler Kids Run (includes a t-shirt)NV Wildcat 1 Miler (without a t-shirt)NV Wildcat 1 Miler (includes a t-shirt) +2

From $10 Open

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Ohio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

Sat, Nov 7 · Macedonia, OH Macedonia

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Hero Hustle 5K

Sat, Nov 7 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Virtual Kids' RunK9 Hero KitHero Hustle 5K +1

From $5 Open

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Viking Relays & Races

Sat, Nov 7 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 6 Hour Run3 Hour Run6 Hour Relay +2

From $35 Open 50 spots left

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Girls on the Run Fall 2026 5K Celebration

Sat, Nov 7 · Massillon, OH Massillon

Road Girls on the Run Fall 2026 5K

From $35 Open

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