5K Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 333 5K races in Ohio scheduled for 2026. The next is the West Alexandria Oktoberfest 5k in West Alexandria on October 10. Ohio 5K races run primarily October.

The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash

Thu, Nov 26 · Avon, OH Avon

Turkey Dash 5KTurkey Dash 5k ( 12 and under)Kids Dash

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11th Annual T-Town Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Toronto, OH Toronto

5k run or walk

Closed

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St. Benedict School Eleventh Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Timed - 5K RaceNon-Time 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · CHILLICOTHE, OH CHILLICOTHE

5k

From $25 Open

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Thanksgiving Day Fountain 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Springfield, OH Springfield

5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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29th Annual Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

VIRTUAL OPTION - 29th Annual Turkey Trot29th Annual Turkey Trot - 4 Mile Run29th Annual Turkey Trot - Fun Walk

From $25 Open

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DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5K, presented by First Solar

Thu, Nov 26 · Toledo, OH Toledo

1 MILE WALKTURKEY CHASE 5KVIRTUAL TURKEY CHASE +1

From $0 Open

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Eastside Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Oregon, OH Oregon

1K Kids Run (12 & Under)Eastside Turkey Trot 5K Run/WalkEastside Turkey Trot 5K Virtual

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Coshocton Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Coshocton Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Explorer Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hudson, OH Hudson

Fun Run 1 Mile5k RunKids Dash

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble Wobble Kids 1k - Wiliams County YMCA

Thu, Nov 26 · Bryan, OH Bryan

1k Gobble Wobble Fun Run / Walk / Roll5K Turkey Trot Run / Walk / Roll

From $8 Open

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Turkey-Wanis 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Wellington, OH Wellington

Turkey-Wanis 5K

From $30 Open

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17th Annual Harmony for Ohio Foundation Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Minster, OH Minster

17th Annual Harmony for Ohio Foundation Turkey Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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Gobble Til We Wobble 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Clairsville, OH Saint Clairsville

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 26th, 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Athens, OH Athens

18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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East Palestine Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

5K Run or Walk

From $29 Open

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Thanksgiving "Run to Remember" 5k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Logan, OH Logan

Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/WalkVirtual Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Burn Boot Camp Worthington's Turkey Trot and Little Gobblers Kids Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Worthington, OH Worthington

1 Mile Turkey DashBurn Boot Camp Worthington Turkey Trot 5KLittle Gobblers Kids Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Leftover Run

Fri, Nov 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Leftover Run (3.11 miles) - IN-PERSON

From $20 Open

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Project Forward Heroes Gobble Gallop

Fri, Nov 27 · Martins Ferry, OH Martins Ferry

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk

From $35 Open

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The Race before The Game

Sat, Nov 28 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

The Big O 1-mile walk/runBlock the MThe OH-IO Two-person Relay +1

From $25 Open

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Dash Before the Game Day Bash

Sat, Nov 28 · West Liberty, OH West Liberty

Dash Before the Game Day Bash 5K

From $25 Open

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Pigskin Classic 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K Run

From $30 Open

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Rivalry Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Rivalry Run 1 Mile WalkRivalry Run 5K

From $30 Open

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Twas the Night Before 5K

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

5K Run/WalkVirtual Participant

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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cleveland, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Highland Hills, OH Highland Hills

1 Mile Walk5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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WhoVillage Holiday Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Fairport Harbor, OH Fairport Harbor

WhoVillage Holiday Dash

From $25 Open

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The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog

Sat, Dec 5 · Fremont, OH Fremont

The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog

From $15 Closed

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Jingle Bell 3 Mile Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Jingle Bell 3 Mile

From $20 Open

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Zoar Merry Miles

Sat, Dec 5 · Zoar, OH Zoar

Zoar Merry Miles - 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Brunswick's Only 5k Til' Christmas

Sat, Dec 5 · Brunswick, OH Brunswick

Brunswick's ONLY 5k Til' Christmas

From $30 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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Miracle On Erie Street 5K and Miracle Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Miracle Mile (One Mile Walk)Miracle on Erie Street 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

5KREINDEER DASH

From $0 Open

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Das Holiday 5k at the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt

Sat, Dec 5 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $35 Open

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Run Run Reindeer

Sat, Dec 5 · Newark, OH Newark

1 Mile Fun Walk5k

From $35 Open

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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 who are in elementary school)In-Person Middle School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Ages 11 through 14 who are in middle school)In-Person 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Medina

Sun, Dec 6 · Medina, OH Medina

Run Santa Run 5K

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Dec 12 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Youth 1-Mile (timed)Santa Trot 5K (timed)Santa Trot 5K (untimed)

From $5 Open

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Newtown Winterfest 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK

From $12 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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The Rudolph Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Strasburg, OH Strasburg

1 Mile Fun Run Take Off5K Run/WalkShirt Only

From $20 Open

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Ugly Sweater Run - Burton

Sat, Dec 12 · Burton, OH Burton

1 Mile Penguin WaddleVirtual Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Run The Lights - Sandusky

Sat, Dec 12 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

2 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic

Sun, Dec 13 · Canton, OH Canton

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Christmas in the Valley

Sun, Dec 13 · Valley City, OH Valley City

Fun Walk5K

From $35 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Mentor

Sun, Dec 13 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Run Santa Run 5K

From $25 Open

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