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.

Sopchak Superhero 5k: Heroes vs Villains

Sun, Jul 26 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road Villian 1 mile walkHero 1 mile walkHero 5k +1

From $35 Open

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Golf Outing In Support of Pelotonia

Sun, Jul 26 · Troy, OH Troy

Scramble

From $80 Open

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Strength In Colors 5K & KIDS DASH

Sun, Jul 26 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road IN-PERSON timed 5K Run/WalkIN-PERSON KIDS DASH

From $0 Open

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ANGEL RUN 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · North Star, OH North Star

Road 5K - ALL AGES WITH SHIRT5K - ALL AGES WITHOUT SHIRTShirt Only - No Race

From $10 Open

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Millersburg Food Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Road Kids 1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $8 Open

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Bellevue 5k

Sun, Jul 26 · Bellevue, OH Bellevue

Road Bellevue 5k1K Youth Fun Run (12 Yrs and younger ONLY)

From $5 Open

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War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem

Sun, Jul 26 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 2 mile Run, Ruck (1 loop)2 mile Walk (1 loop), untimed4 mile Walk (2 loops), untimed +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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AREAA COLUMBUS 5K RUN/WALK

Sun, Jul 26 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 5K KIDS5K5K SENIOR

From $25 Open

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Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Bethel, OH Bethel

Trail 5.6 MileTrekker5.6 Mile10.8 Mile Trekker +1

From $23.5 Open

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B'nai B'rith Health Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Pepper Pike, OH Pepper Pike

Road B'nai B'rith Health Run

From $20 Open

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BETTY ZANE DAYS 5K

Wed, Jul 29 · Martins Ferry, OH Martins Ferry

Road 5k Walk Only5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy

Thu, Jul 30 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Kids Dash 6 & Over (1/4-mile)Kids Dash 5 & Under (1/4-mile)5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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Big 5 Run

Fri, Jul 31 · Middlefield, OH Middlefield

Virtual Big 5 5k Virtual RunBig Five 5k Run or WalkBig 5 1k Walk

From $25 Open

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Run S'more 4-Miler

Fri, Jul 31 · Alliance, OH Alliance

Road 4-MileVirtual 4-Mile

From $35 Open

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Collin Cares Glow with the Flow Twilight Run 5K / Walk and Kids Run / Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Medina, OH Medina

Road Glow with the Flow Twilight 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Kids Run / Walk

From $15 Open

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West Akron 5k Race

Sat, Aug 1 · AKRON, OH AKRON

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $30 Open

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SPICE 5K for Kids

Sat, Aug 1 · Newark, OH Newark

Road SPICE 5K for KidsKids Fun Run

From $5 Open

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The Cut Carbon Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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West Akron 5k & 1mi Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Harrison County Cancer Crusaders Let's Glow Crazy 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Lake Lap

Sat, Aug 1 · Cadiz, OH Cadiz

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Walk Only1-Mile Lake Lap

From $15 Open

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Do It For James 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Streetsboro, OH Streetsboro

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck

Sat, Aug 1 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road 12 Hour Run12 Hour Ruck

From $40 Open

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OROC OutRun Ovarian Cancer

Sat, Aug 1 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 MileVirtual Run/Walk5K

From $30 Open

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SYLVANIA SUPERKIDS

Sat, Aug 1 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Triathlon FUN RUN AGES 2-6TRIATHLON AGES 10-15DUATHLON AGES 10-15 +2

From $8 Open

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Olmsted Falls Heritage Days

Sat, Aug 1 · Olmsted Falls, OH Olmsted Falls

Road 1 Mile Run Walk5k Run/WalkKids Dash

From $0 Open

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Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Rushsylvania, OH Rushsylvania

Road Rushsylvania Rockets 5K

From $25 Open

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Epilepsy Alliance Ohio's Sand Volleyball Tournament

Sat, Aug 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Epilepsy Alliance Ohio's Sand Volleyball Tournament

From $125 Open Closing Soon

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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (31)

Sat, Aug 1 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Cincinnati Race for Global Water 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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The Gauntlet Mud Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Greenville, OH Greenville

OCR 5k Trail Run - 11:00am Start Time5k Trail Run - 10:00am Start Time5k Trail Run - 10:15am Start Time +5

From $20 Open 65 spots left

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Splish Splash - 5K - 10K - 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Springfield, OH Springfield

Road Fun Run 1 Mile5K10K

From $15 Open

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Columbus Run, Walk, and Roll for MPS

Sat, Aug 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K RunLunch OnlyVirtual 5K/1 Mile Walk +1

From $10 Open

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Sunrise 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Aug 1 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Sunrise 5kSunrise 10kSunrise 15k

From $30 Open

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Never Walk Alone

Sat, Aug 1 · Orrville, OH Orrville

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Buzzard's Glory 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Coldwater, OH Coldwater

Road Little Foot RunBuzzards Glory 5k

From $5 Open

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Heartbeat of Toledo's Diaper Dash

Sat, Aug 1 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Road 1 mile walk5K run

From $25 Open

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Family Health 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road Family Health 5k

From $25 Open

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Wings of Crossfire 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Malvern, OH Malvern

Road 5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open

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Ridge Day Childrens' 1 Mile Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Ridge Day Children's 1 Mile Run

From $10 Open

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Cookie Run 5k presented by Lorain County Medical Scholarship Foundation

Sat, Aug 1 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road 1 Mile Fun RunKid's RunCookie Run 5k

From $0 Open

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Youth and Junior Nationals

Sat, Aug 1 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Triathlon ATD1 Visually ImpairedYouth Age Group Ages 7-10Youth Age Group Ages 11-12 +11

From $0 Open 80 spots left

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Dayton Physicians Foundation for HOPE 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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5K Race for the Willowick Gold Star

Sun, Aug 2 · Eastlake, OH Eastlake

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $25 Open

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SYLVANIA TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE & RELAY Presented by Premier Wealth Management Group

Sun, Aug 2 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Triathlon SPRINT AQUABIKESPRINT RELAYSPRINT TRIATHLON +5

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hofbräuhaus Cleveland

Sun, Aug 2 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 5KVirtual Hofbräuhaus Run10K +1

From $40 Open

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Pink Flamingo Youth Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

Triathlon Pink Flamingo Youth Triathlon IndividualPink Flamingo Youth Triathlon Relay Team

From $35 Open

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Dewey's Pizza Run to Raise Dough 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/WalkCincinnati 5K Run/Walk - In-PersonDewey's Employee 5K Registration

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Lima YMCA Kewpee Triathlon & Duathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Lima, OH Lima

Triathlon Duathlon RelayTriathlonTriathlon Relay +1

From $70 Open

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Licking Heights Hornets 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk - VIRTUAL1.65 Mile Fun Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL +1

From $25 Open

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Lake Metroparks Pirate Triathlon/Paddle Triathlon

Sun, Aug 2 · Fairport Harbor, OH Fairport Harbor

Triathlon Pirate TriathlonPirate Triathlon - Kayak Team RelayPirate Triathlon - Kayak +1

From $30 Open

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