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.

Run Santa Run 5K - Louisville

Sun, Dec 13 · Louisville, OH Louisville

Reindeer RambleVirtual 5K/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Polar Paws & Santa Claws 5k by Toledo Zoo

Sun, Dec 13 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Polar Paws Kids Cub RunPolar Paws & Santa Claws 5K with Swag

From $15 Open

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Selfless Elf 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Akron, OH Akron

5k Run/Walk5k Competitive Walk

From $40 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Westlake

Sat, Dec 19 · Westlake, OH Westlake

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Rudolph Run and Santa Stroll

Sat, Dec 19 · Marion, OH Marion

5k Run / Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Egg Nog Jog

Sat, Dec 19 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Walk5K RunVirtual 5K +1

From $0 Closed

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Run Santa Run 5K - Perrysburg

Sun, Dec 20 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Winter Solstice Run/Walk

Mon, Dec 21 · Mason, OH Mason

2026 Winter Solstice Run/Walk

From $0 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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Last Chance Mile

Sun, Dec 27 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Last Chance Mile

From $10 Open

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Ugly Sweater Run - Olmsted Falls

Sun, Dec 27 · Olmsted Falls, OH Olmsted Falls

Virtual Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Midnight Special 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Toledo, OH Toledo

5K RunVirtual 5K - no shippingVirtual 5K (includes shipping)

From $40 Open

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2026 Great New Year's Eve Race 5K

Thu, Dec 31 · Stow, OH Stow

Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run/Walk

From $25 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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New to You - Baltimore 2-Miler

Fri, Jan 1 · Baltimore, OH Baltimore

2 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Resolution Run

Sat, Jan 2 · Westlake, OH Westlake

5K

From $35 Open

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Frigid 5 Miler - Ohio

Sun, Jan 17 · Concord Township, OH Concord Township

5 Mile

From $30 Closed

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Presidents' 5k Run/ Walk

Sat, Feb 13 · Fremont, OH Fremont

Presidents' Day 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Love Every Breath 5k + 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Feb 14 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

1 Mile5k

From $25 Closed

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Chili Bowl Classic 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

5K5KSpectator Package +1

From $15 Open

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Cabin Fever Trail Race

Sat, Feb 20 · Richfield, OH Richfield

5k Run5k Run5 Mile Run +9

From $35 Closed

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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

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

From $45 Open

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Dennis Risch Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 7 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 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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Harrigan's 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Kettering, OH Kettering

5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $40 Closed

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Y-Bridge Irish Dash

Sat, Mar 13 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

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

From $25 Closed

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Shamrock Shuffle 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Shamrock Shuffle 5kShamrock Shuffle 5k

From $25 Open

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Pi Day Race for Inspiration Station

Sat, Mar 13 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Walk 3.14 Kilometers for Pi Day and Inspiration StationWalk 3.14 Kilometers for Pi Day and Inspiration StationRun 3.14 Miles for Pi Day and Inspiration Station +1

From $31.41 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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Lucky Leaping Leprechaun 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Adult 5K Run / WalkYouth 5K Run / WalkAdult 5K Run / Walk +2

From $25 Closed

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Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk

Sun, Mar 21 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1 Mile Family Walk (Untimed) - IN-PERSON1 Mile Family Walk (Untimed) - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $30 Open

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Beethoven's Fifth 5K - April 3, 2027

Sat, Apr 3 · Ashland, OH Ashland

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

From $25 Closed

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Bowling Green State University Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K & Dog Walk

Sat, Apr 10 · Bowling Green, OH Bowling Green

5k - Students5K student5K non-student +5

From $15 Closed

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WES Wellness 5K 2026

Sat, Apr 10 · Worthington, OH Worthington

WES Wellness 5K 2026WES Wellness 5KPreK - K Half Mile Challenge +1

From $15 Open

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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/Roll2026 14th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Run +1

From $15 Open

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Monroe County Jr Fairboard 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Woodsfield, OH Woodsfield

5K Run5K Walk5K Run +1

From $30 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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Run for Rainbows 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Dublin, OH Dublin

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

From $25 Open 30 spots left

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Hathaway Brown's 38th Annual Carnival 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Apr 18 · Shaker Heights, OH Shaker Heights

5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Keyed Up 5K - GLOW MODE

Fri, Apr 23 · Canton, OH Canton

Fun RunFun Run5k Adult Run/Walk +3

From $10 Closed

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Killing Tree Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 25 · Dresden, OH Dresden

5k5k

From $25 Open

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Stasny Road Racing 5K Prediction Race

Sun, Apr 25 · Austinburg, OH Austinburg

5K Prediction Race5K Prediction Race

From $15 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 2027Band on the Run 5K Glow Run/Walk 2026

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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Run Rock Run!

Sat, May 8 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1-Mile Walk1-Mile Walk5K Run +1

From $30 Closed

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Strong Like A Mother 5K

Sun, May 9 · Columbus, OH Columbus

1K Family Fun Run + Walk1K Family Fun Run + Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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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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2027 Pony Wagon Days Giddy Up & Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, May 22 · Saint Paris, OH Saint Paris

Pony Wagon Days Giddy Up & Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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58:12 Global Run for Rescue

Sat, May 22 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

1 Mile Family Run/Walk1 Mile Family Run/Walk5k +1

From $25 Closed

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