5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 801 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the Digital Dash 10K Run & 5K Walk presented by Tarana Wireless, powered by DigitalC in Cleveland on June 19. Ohio 5K races run primarily June.

Cincinnati Hungry Turkey Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) +7

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Dayton, OH Dayton

5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under)5K - Untimed5K +7

From $0 Open

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Twas the Night Before 5K

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Virtual Participant5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Shitter's Full : Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Massillon, OH Massillon

1 Mile Kids Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O

Sat, Dec 5 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Cricket Holler Night-O

From $8 Closed

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Candy Cane Course- Cleveland

Sat, Dec 5 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest

Sun, Dec 6 · Westerville, OH Westerville

In-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under)In-Person 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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Run Santa Run 5K - Medina

Sun, Dec 6 · Medina, OH Medina

Run Santa Run 5K

From $30 Closed

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Candy Cane Course- Toledo

Sun, Dec 6 · Toledo, OH Toledo

1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5K Run

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Cincinnati

Sat, Dec 12 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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C3's 3rd Annual Santa Trot - 5k!

Sat, Dec 12 · West Chester, OH West Chester

C3 Santa Trot 5K!

From $30 Closed

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NC4K Reindeer Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Santa Stroll 1-Mile WalkNC4K Reindeer Run 5KVirtual 5K Participant +1

From $5 Open

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Santas in Tremont

Sat, Dec 12 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Run/Jog/Walk/Crawl

From $25 Closed

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Candy Cane Course-Columbus

Sun, Dec 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5k10k15K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Reindeer Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Merry Mile5K Run/WalkB.a. Sweetie Dasher Dash

From $10 Closed

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Run Santa Run 5K - Louisville

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, OH Louisville

Reindeer RambleVirtual 5K/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Closed

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Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic

Sun, Dec 13 · Canton, OH Canton

Spirit of the Season Adult 5K Run / WalkSpirit of the Season Youth 5K Run / WalkFrosty Frolic Adult 5K Run / Walk +3

From $20 Open

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Frosty 5 & Mistletoe Mile

Thu, Dec 24 · Hudson, OH Hudson

Mistletoe MileFrosty 5

From $15 Open

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Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls

Sat, Dec 26 · Olmsted Falls, OH Olmsted Falls

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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New Year's Eve 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Mentor, OH Mentor

New Year's Eve 5K

From $20 Closed

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Warm Up Columbus

Sun, Feb 7 · Dublin, OH Dublin

FREE Kids 1/4 Mile Race5k10k +4

From $0 Open

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Cabin Fever Trail Race

Sat, Feb 20 · Richfield, OH Richfield

5 Mile Run5k Ruck - Includes Patch5 Mile Ruck - Includes Patch +9

From $35 Closed

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Chili Bowl Classic 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K5KSpectator Package +1

From $15 Closed

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2027 Hot Cocoa Races

Sat, Feb 27 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Kids 1 Mile Race1 Mile1 Mile Walk/Run +5

From $0 Open

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Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 6 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Scioto Miles Spring Race Series

Sun, Mar 7 · Columbus, OH Columbus

March 22 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 22 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO SHIRT)March 1 Race Only (INCLUDES MARCH 1 RACE ONLY. NO SHOES, NO HAT)Scioto Miles Spring Race Series (INCLUDES BOTH RACE DATES AND SHOES) +3

From $45 Closed

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The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Toronto, OH Toronto

The Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K WalkThe Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K RunThe Pat Campbell Fighting Cancer 5K Run +1

From $20 Open

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Dukes 5k & Fun Run

Sat, Mar 20 · Wellington, OH Wellington

5k Run/Walk5k Run/WalkFun Run +1

From $25 Closed

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Beethoven's Fifth 5K - April 3, 2027

Sat, Apr 3 · Ashland, OH Ashland

5K Run Walk5K Run WalkVirtual 5K Run Walk +1

From $25 Closed

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Run The Land - East vs. West

Sat, Apr 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K Ruck - Includes Patch5K Ruck - Includes Patch5k +13

From $20 Closed

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2027 15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll & 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Apr 10 · Kent, OH Kent

2026 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Roll/Run2027 Black Squirrel 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll2027 15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll +1

From $15 Open

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WES Wellness 5K 2026

Sat, Apr 10 · Worthington, OH Worthington

WES Wellness 5KWES Wellness 5K 2026PreK - K Half Mile Challenge +1

From $15 Closed

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Baileys & Bacon 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Closed

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Monroe County Jr Fairboard 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Woodsfield, OH Woodsfield

5K Run5K Walk5K Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Run for Rainbows 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Run for Rainbows 5KVirtual Run for Rainbows 5KRun for Rainbows 5K +1

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Hermes Cleveland 10 Miler

Sat, Apr 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Cleveland 4 MilerCleveland 4 MilerCleveland 10 Miler +3

From $40 Closed

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MERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHON

Sat, Apr 24 · Toledo, OH Toledo

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S - TOLEDO KIDS RUNNATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S - TOLEDO KIDS RUNVIRTUAL 5K +21

From $0 Open 6 spots left

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Killing Tree Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 25 · Dresden, OH Dresden

5k5k

From $25 Open

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Band on the Run GLOW RUN 2027

Sat, May 1 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Band on the Run 5K Glow Run/Walk 2026Band on the Run 5K Glow Run/Walk 2027

From $30 Closed

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Run Rock Run!

Sat, May 8 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1-Mile Walk1-Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Forest Hills 5K

Sat, May 8 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Student (18 and under) 5K Run/WalkStudent (18 and under) 5K Run/WalkAdult 5K Run/Walk +1

From $30 Closed

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Steps for a Cure 5K: Battle Thrive Live Run!

Sat, May 22 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Steps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run - VirtualSteps for a Cure 5K Battle Thrive Live Run

From $35 Open

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Wiedemann Mile

Sat, May 29 · SAINT BERNARD, OH SAINT BERNARD

Wiedemann MileWiedemann Mile0.36 Beer Relay (4-person teams) +3

From $10 Closed

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Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk

Sat, May 29 · Marietta, OH Marietta

5K Run5K Walk5K Walk +1

From $16 Open

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