Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 553 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 227 cities. The next upcoming race is the West Alexandria Oktoberfest 5k in West Alexandria on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, trail runs.

VEGA Mason 5K

Fri, Oct 9 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road VEGA Mason 5K

From $35 Open

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West Alexandria Oktoberfest 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · West Alexandria, OH West Alexandria

Road 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan

Sat, Oct 10 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 5KSaturday 10K +16

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

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P.A.I.L. Remembrance and Awareness Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open Closing Soon

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Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope

Sat, Oct 10 · Jewett, OH Jewett

Road 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

Road 4 Miler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Hale Harvest 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5KKids Dash

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Tri-C Autumn Blaze 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile or 5K Walk1 Mile or 5K Walk - Tri-C Student and Alumni5K Race +4

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Wurst 5K & 1 Mile Brat Trot

Sat, Oct 10 · Kent, OH Kent

Road 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

Road Hidden 5k5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 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

Road 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

Road 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

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Tails on the Trail

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Kid's WalkWalk/ Dog Walk5K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road Zombie Run 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Run with Heart

Sat, Oct 10 · Urbana, OH Urbana

Road 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

Road 1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Walk of Joints 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Scouting's Meecheway 5K Trail Run - COLOR RUN VOL. 3 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Trail Scouting's Meecheway 5K - COLOR RUN Vol. 3 2026

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Little Colorado - Vertical Trail Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Northfield, OH Northfield

Road 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

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual BE FAST 5k RUNVirtual 5kKids Fun Run- 100 yard dash +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Pedal to the Medal 5K & Fishing Derby

Sat, Oct 10 · Wooster, OH Wooster

Road 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

Road 1 Miler5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Mo Fall

Sat, Oct 10 · Perrysville, OH Perrysville

Trail Mo Fall Half MarathonMo Fall 15kMo Fall Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual Cere-bration 1-Mile Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration 5K Walk, Roll, RunCere-bration Virtual 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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Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Covered Bridge Festival 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road Covered Bridge Festival 5KCovered Bridge Festival 5K (14 & Under)

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Enon 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Enon, OH Enon

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Oak Harbor Apple Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5k Run

From $20 Open

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Brooklyn Heights On the Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Brooklyn Heights, OH Brooklyn Heights

Road 1 Mile Walk5k RunKids Dash 8 and Under

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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LifeAct's Move for Mental Health 5K Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K TimedCheerleader

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 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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Zombie Run and Lurch

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 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

Road 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

Road 5k Race5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Maple City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road 5K1/2 MarathonOctober Registration Half Marathon - Does not guarantee t-shirt +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Northern Ohio 5KNorthern Ohio Half MarathonNorthern Ohio Half Marathon 2-Person Relay

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

Road 1.5k5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

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MACQUEEN'S RUN FOR YOUR LIFE presented by Phelan Orthodontics

Sun, Oct 11 · Holland, OH Holland

Road MACQUEEN'S KIDS RUNMACQUEEN'S 5KRun For Your Life CHALLENGE +1

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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DAVE'S HOLIDAY 5K TRAINING • 2026

Mon, Oct 12 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Open

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Fairfield Kids Cross Country

Tue, Oct 13 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Open Closing Soon

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Walk by Faith Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Open Closing Soon

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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Education 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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