5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 308 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus in Westerville on October 11. Ohio 5K races run primarily October.

Chugs For Jugs Pub Crawl

Sat, Oct 17 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Pub Crawl

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Race to the Monument

Sat, Oct 17 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Race to the Monument 5K Run/Walk

From $27 Closed

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Fall For Jesus 5k Run or Walk- Benefiting AHG Troop OH-3125

Sat, Oct 17 · Big Prairie, OH Big Prairie

1 mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Amazing Grace Running Scared 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Reading, OH Reading

5K Run/WalkVirtual 5KParty Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

RUN/WALK Under 21RUN/WALK 21 and Over

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Tiffin Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Tiffin, OH Tiffin

Tiffin Zombie Run 1 Mile WalkTiffin Zombie Run 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Running for 125 Years - Aultman Alliance 5K Run / Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Alliance, OH Alliance

Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Blazer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northfield, OH Northfield

Blazer Dash 1 Mile Fun Run and WalkBlazer Dash 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

Canal Tavern 5K Run & Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Oy Vey 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Oy Vey 1-mile Schlep5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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RePlay for Kids Halloween Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Medina, OH Medina

1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Run5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Monster Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Ravenna, OH Ravenna

Kid's Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Mentor Softball Home Run Hustle

Sun, Oct 18 · Mentor, OH Mentor

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Closed

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UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K (Includes t-shirt)1 Mile Fun Run (Includes t-shirt)UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k

Fri, Oct 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K - In Person5K - Virtual

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Pump-Kin Run5K Only

From $30 Open

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

1 Miler5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Memorial Walk Only5K RunKids Dash +3

From $0 Open

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 5k5K

From $25 Open

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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I Pink I Can 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Lima, OH Lima

5k Run/Walk

From $5 Open

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open

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West Hill's 5K of Wonder

Sat, Oct 24 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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RACING FOR RECOVERY 5K + FAMILY WALK

Sat, Oct 24 · Rossford, OH Rossford

FAMILY WALK5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bulldog Bolt

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Groveport, OH Groveport

One Mile Fun RunFinish Strong 5kT-Shirt ONLY +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

1-Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Run For Remembrance 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

5K Race

From $25 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Construction Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cincinnati Pride 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Hometown Spear It 5K/1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Vito 5k for Heroes Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Adults)Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Kids)VIRTUAL Vito's 5k for Heroes Run

From $20 Open

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10th Annual Running Scared 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

5K Run/Walk

From $37 Open

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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 5K Run with DogHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk +2

From $15 Open

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

D2/3/4 Boys Elementary 6th grade & under: Teams and IndividualsD3/4 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Boys Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Lima, OH Lima

Howl'oween Trick or Trot 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Pet ContestHowl'oween Trick or Trot 5k +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

5K Run1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)

From $0 Open

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ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Xenia, OH Xenia

ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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