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.

Double Days 48 Hour Race

Fri, Oct 9 · West Alexandria, OH West Alexandria

6 Hour Run3 Hour Run

Closed

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VEGA Mason 5K

Fri, Oct 9 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

VEGA Mason 5K

From $35 Open

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West Alexandria Oktoberfest 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · West Alexandria, OH West Alexandria

5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Competitive Walk5K Run/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

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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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 - Basic Registration5K - Commemorative Collection

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 - Family Rate (4 Members)5k - 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 - T-Shirt and Goodie Bag1 Mile Walk and/or Dog Walk - Goodie Bag Only

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 Race5k Fun Run/Walk

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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