5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 866 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shamrock Run - Willoughby in Willoughby on March 8. Ohio 5K races run primarily March through February.

St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

The 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Open

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The Lemon Trails 5K Run/Walk - Hybrid Event

Sat, Jul 18 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - In Person5k - Adult (18 and Older) - Virtual5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - Virtual +3

From $0 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cincinnati

Sat, Jul 18 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Kingsville, OH Kingsville

A Run for the Books 1 Mile WalkA Run for the Books 5K

From $30 Open

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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Newark, OH Newark

5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $15 Closed

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TOUGH COOKIE 2026

Sat, Jul 18 · Mc Comb, OH Mc Comb

Tough Cookie 5K

From $20 Closed

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St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Recovery, OH Fort Recovery

St Clair Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open

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Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

1 Mile Bling Run- receive a Bib, Medal and t-shirt at the actual race in Wapakoneta on July 18, 20265K - receive a Bib, Medal and t-shirt at the actual race in Wapakoneta on July 18, 202610K - receive a Bib, Medal and t-shirt at the actual race in Wapakoneta on July 18, 2026 +1

From $30 Closed

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Dr Bender 5K Classic

Sat, Jul 18 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

Boys 1 Mile Fun Run - IN-PERSON (suggested for ages 12 & under)Girls 1 Mile Fun Run - IN-PERSON (suggested for ages 12 & under)5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $10 Closed

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Run to Jesus 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Canton, OH Canton

Family 1 Mile Walk/RollStudent 5K Run/Walk/RollAdult 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $15 Open

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Parrot Head Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 MileVirtual Run5K

From $32 Open

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

Sun, Jul 19 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

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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Heatwave Half Marathon - Columbus

Sun, Jul 19 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Canton, OH Canton

5K

From $35 Open

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Chase the Light

Mon, Jul 20 · Canton, OH Canton

Chase the Light 5k

From $25 Open

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After Hours 5K Experience

Tue, Jul 21 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5K

From $30 Closed

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

Thu, Jul 23 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

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

From $0 Open

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Up, Up, and Away 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · North Canton, OH North Canton

5K Run/Walk

From $32 Open

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Arch City XC Festival

Sat, Jul 25 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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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Run for Caitlin 5K & 3K

Sat, Jul 25 · Canfield, OH Canfield

3K3K (Virtual Option)5K (Virtual Option) +2

From $25 Open

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Candy Race 5k Columbus

Sat, Jul 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

5k Run/WalkLittle Jelly Tot Dash

From $0 Open 26 spots left

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City of Solon 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Solon, OH Solon

5KKids Donut Dash

From $15 Closed

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Johnstown, OH Johnstown

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 1/4 Marathon +7

From $0 Open

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Picnic Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Brookville, OH Brookville

Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Orrville, OH Orrville

Steven Michael's MileVirtual Race - Elephant Run/WalkThe Elephant Run/Walk 5K +2

From $10 Open 6 spots left

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Greenville, OH Greenville

5k Ages 12 & Under5K Ages 13 & Up

From $10 Open

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Hospice of Guernsey Flamingo Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

1 Mile Memorial Walk5k Race Walk5k Race Run +1

From $25 Open

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Lake Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Celina, OH Celina

Lake Festival 5k

From $15 Open

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Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Circleville, OH Circleville

5K10K

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 25 · Worthington, OH Worthington

Kids Fun Run 0.4mi1 Miler5K

From $25 Open

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Queen City 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run5K Walk

From $15 Open

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War Within Challenge: Honoring Anthony Salem

Sun, Jul 26 · Akron, OH Akron

2 mile Walk (1 loop), untimed2 mile Run, Ruck (1 loop)4 mile Walk (2 loops), untimed +3

From $30 Open 10 spots left

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B'nai B'rith Health Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Pepper Pike, OH Pepper Pike

B'nai B'rith Health Run

From $20 Closed

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Millersburg Food Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Kids 1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $8 Open

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ANGEL RUN 5K

Sun, Jul 26 · North Star, OH North Star

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

From $10 Open

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Strength In Colors 5K & KIDS DASH

Sun, Jul 26 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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

From $0 Open

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

Thu, Jul 30 · Dublin, OH Dublin

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

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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The Gauntlet Mud Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Greenville, OH Greenville

5k Trail Run - 10:15am Start Time5k Trail Run - 11:30am Start Time5k Trail Run - 11:15am Start Time +5

From $20 Open 65 spots left

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Rushsylvania Rockets 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Rushsylvania, OH Rushsylvania

Rushsylvania Rockets 5K

From $25 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

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

From $15 Open

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SYLVANIA SUPERKIDS

Sat, Aug 1 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

FUN RUN AGES 2-6TRIATHLON AGES 6-9TRIATHLON AGES 10-15 +2

From $8 Open

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The Cut Carbon Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $25 Closed

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Dayton Physicians Foundation for HOPE 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Dayton, OH Dayton

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck

Sat, Aug 1 · Middletown, OH Middletown

12 Hour Run12 Hour Ruck

From $40 Open

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Buzzard's Glory 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Coldwater, OH Coldwater

Little Foot RunBuzzards Glory 5k

From $5 Open

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

Sat, Aug 1 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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West Akron 5k & 1mi Run/Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Akron, OH Akron

1 Mile5K

From $30 Closed

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Hofbräuhaus Cleveland

Sun, Aug 2 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K10KVirtual Hofbräuhaus Run +1

From $35 Open

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Licking Heights Hornets 5K

Sun, Aug 2 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

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

From $25 Open

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