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.

West Alexandria Oktoberfest 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · West Alexandria, OH West Alexandria

5k

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Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

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Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Jewett, OH Jewett

5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

4 Miler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hale Harvest 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Akron, OH Akron

5KKids Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Rootstown, OH Rootstown

Virtual 1-Mile1-MileVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Closed

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Tri-C Autumn Blaze 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile or 5K Walk - Tri-C Student and Alumni1 Mile or 5K Walk5K Race - Tri-C Student and Alumni +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot

Sat, Oct 10 · Kent, OH Kent

The Brat TrotThe Wurst 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

5KHidden 5k

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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Calcutta Fire Halloween Hustle 5K & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · East Liverpool, OH East Liverpool

Calcutta Fire Halloween Hustle 5K & Walk

From $25 Open

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World Mental Health Day 5K - Toledo, OH

Sat, Oct 10 · Toledo, OH Toledo

5K - Commemorative Collection5K - Basic Registration

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Dupps Company Paws for Wellness 5k & Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Germantown, OH Germantown

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tails on the Trail

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Kid's WalkWalk/ Dog Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Get Your Rear in Gear

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

5K Run5K WalkKids Fun Run +1

From $20 Closed

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Walt Sweeney Ford 5k Walk/Run supporting the Delhi Skirt Game

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Youth RegistrationAdult Registration

From $20 Closed

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Zombie Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Zombie Run 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Heart

Sat, Oct 10 · Urbana, OH Urbana

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K - Run with HeartVirtual Participant

From $35 Open

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Lakota Optimist Club’s Run for Youth’

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty Township, OH Liberty Township

1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Little Colorado - Vertical Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Northfield, OH Northfield

The Manitou Climber ChallengeShort Course (2 Loops)

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Pumpkin Spice 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Sat, Oct 10 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Fun WalkPedal to the Medal 5KFishing Derby

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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LifeWise Hilliard 5K and 1 Miler

Sat, Oct 10 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

1 Miler5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cardington Yutaka Technologies Benefiting Make- A- Wish Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Cardington, OH Cardington

5k - Adult Individual CYT Associate5k Run/Walk5k - Youth Individual +1

From $15 Closed

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Cere-bration 1-Mile Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration Virtual 5K Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration 5K Walk, Roll, Run +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Minutemen Mile Family Fun Event

Sun, Oct 11 · Richfield, OH Richfield

Minutemen Mile Family Fun Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Enon 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Enon, OH Enon

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Oak Harbor Apple Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

1 Mile Kids Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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OUPA Annual 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Dublin, OH Dublin

5K Run

From $35 Closed

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LifeAct's Move for Mental Health 5K Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K TimedCheerleader

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

1 Mile5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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A Mile for Mental Health

Sun, Oct 11 · North Ridgeville, OH North Ridgeville

1 Mile Walk and/or Dog Walk - Goodie Bag Only1 Mile Walk and/or Dog Walk - T-Shirt and Goodie Bag

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Rekindle's Inaugural Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile5K

From $25 Closed

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Zombie Run and Lurch

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Firestone Park YMCA Tread Together 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Akron, OH Akron

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Guernsey County FOP Lodge 136 5k Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

5k Fun Run/Walk5k Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

1.5k5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Education 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Marysville, OH Marysville

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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HalloWin 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · North Canton, OH North Canton

1 Mile Fun RunHalloWin 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Open Closing Soon

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WILDWOODS

Sat, Oct 17 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

1 Mile Youth Run5K

From $15 Closed

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Cattle Drive

Sat, Oct 17 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Camp Washington Cattle Drive

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Night of the Dead Mud Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Night of the Dead Mud Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Centerville, OH Centerville

ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Dover, OH Dover

Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Rainbow Weekend 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Kent, OH Kent

Rainbow Weekend 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk, and Paw

Sat, Oct 17 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

5KMonster Mash Dash - Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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