Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 1134 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 353 cities. The next upcoming race is the The Ridgewood Roadrunner Run in Hilliard on April 24. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Land of the Free 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Virtual Kids Fun Run5K Walk5K Run +1

From $12 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Lyndhurst, OH

Sat, Jun 27 · Lyndhurst, OH Lyndhurst

Road First Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Loopy Half Marathon

Sat, Jun 27 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Open

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Lake Erie Liberty 5K

Sat, Jun 27 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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6th Annual Operation: Stronger Together 5k & Gaven A. Smith Veteran Resource Fair

Sun, Jun 28 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Road 6th Annual Operation: Stronger Together & Gaven A. Smith Veteran Resource Fair

From $25 Open

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Rainbow Run

Sun, Jun 28 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 1 Mile Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $25 Open

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Steve Takacs 5k for ALS

Sun, Jun 28 · Chesterland, OH Chesterland

Road 5k1 Mile

From $25 Open

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Huntington Sprint Triathlon

Sun, Jun 28 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Triathlon Huntington Sprint Triathlon

From $99 Open

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Hattie Larlham ThriveK - Cleveland

Sun, Jun 28 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1-Mile Walk & Roll5KNon-Participant Supporter

From $20 Open

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Buckeye Trail

Sun, Jun 28 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Trail Buckeye Trail 25kBuckeye Trail 50k

From $70 Open

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Upstander 5K

Sun, Jun 28 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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A Most Excellent Race

Sun, Jun 28 · Strongsville, OH Strongsville

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K WalkVirtual 5K +3

From $35 Open

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Full Moon Trail Series

Tue, Jun 30 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Trail 3 Miler - Rocky River Nature Center3 Miler - Pine Hollow4 Miler - South Chagrin +7

From $0 Open

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The Firecracker 5K: Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Wed, Jul 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Hannah Rose O'Leary 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 3 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Virtual Hannah Rose O'Leary 5k Run/WalkVirtual Hannah Rose O'Leary 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Tomahawk Trot 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Gnadenhutten, OH Gnadenhutten

Road Tomahawk Trot 5kNo T-Shirt Option Tomahawk Trot 5k

From $15 Open

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S.C.A.R.F’s Bark, Run, Bubble Fun 5k

Fri, Jul 3 · Sidney, OH Sidney

Road Bark, Run, Bubble Fun 5k

From $30 Open

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Conquer the Hill 10k Run/4.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 4.5 Mile Walk10k Run10k Steps Challenge

From $25 Open

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Struthers School Foundation 4th of July Parade 5K and Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Struthers, OH Struthers

Road 4th of July Parade 5KKristy Taaffe Kids Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Biasi - Shuma Memorial 5k Run / Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Toronto, OH Toronto

Road Untimed walk. Do as little or leisurely that you want5k walk5k run

From $25 Open

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Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Dayton Strong Firecracker 5K

From $30 Open

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Starr Spangled 5K Race & Walk 33rd Annual

Sat, Jul 4 · Oregon, OH Oregon

Virtual Starr Spangled 5K 33rd Annual In PersonVirtual Starr Spangled 5K

From $20 Open

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Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road Fun Run5K

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Five at the Fort

Sat, Jul 4 · Fort Loramie, OH Fort Loramie

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Rocket to the Moon 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual Kids 1-Mile Fun Run5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Veterans/Active Duty Military and First Responders 5K5k Walk/RunKids Fun Run (Ages 11 and Under)

From $10 Open

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Beechmont Bolt

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 1 MILE RUN/JOG/WALK

From $20 Open

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Four on the 4th

Sat, Jul 4 · HUDSON, OH HUDSON

Road Four on the 4th - 2 MileFour on the 4th - 4 Mile

From $20 Open

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Firecracker 4-Miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road Firecracker 4-MilerFirecracker Kids Run

From $2 Open

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Americana Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open

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FIRECRACKER 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ansonia, OH Ansonia

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Roaming Shores 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Roaming Shores, OH Roaming Shores

Road Roaming Shores 1 MileRoaming Shores 5K

From $10 Open

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The Firecracker 5000

Sat, Jul 4 · West Mansfield, OH West Mansfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash

Sat, Jul 4 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Road Kids' Track Dash1 Mile Ruck - Includes Patch1 Mile Run +1

From $0 Open

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Run4Home 5K and Kid’s Fun Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road Run4Home 5KKid’s Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Ashtabula YMCA Firecracker 5K & 10K

Sat, Jul 4 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Stroller Derby/Fun Run 1 MileFirecracker 5KFirecracker 10K

From $16 Open

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Freedom Race 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Jul 4 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Freedom Race 5kFreedom Race 10kFreedom Race 15k

From $30 Open

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Star Spangled Spectacular

Sat, Jul 4 · Lima, OH Lima

Road Freedom 5K

From $20 Open

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TOLEDO FLAGS RIVER RUN 4 MILER at OSTRICH TOWNE

Sat, Jul 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual RIVER RUN 4 MILERVIRTUAL 4 Miler

From $35 Open

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5K on the Lake

Sat, Jul 4 · Lakeview, OH Lakeview

Road 5k on the Lake

From $30 Open

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Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run

Sat, Jul 4 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road Boy with the Boot 5k Run/Walk

From $20.26 Open

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Old Glory 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Old Glory 5k Run/WalkLittle Sparkler Dash

From $0 Open

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Pace With Passion

Sat, Jul 4 · Pataskala, OH Pataskala

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5k

From $15 Open

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Grove City Firecracker 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Road Firecracker 5K"The Sparkler Sprint" - Kids RunMcDaniel's Construction presents "The Independence Dash" - For Athletes with Developmental and/or Physical Challenges

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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New Albany Independence Day 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Virtual Kids Fun RunVirtual 5k5K Run/Walk/Jog +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Howland Stars and Stripes 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Warren, OH Warren

Road 5K Run / WalkKids Dash

From $25 Open

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Pray Hope Believe 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K RunVirtual 5K5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Port Clinton, OH Port Clinton

Road Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

From $35 Open

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North Canton YMCA July 4th Race

Sat, Jul 4 · North Canton, OH North Canton

Road 2 Mile Run / Walk / Stroll2 Mile Wheelchair5 Mile Run / Walk / Stroll +2

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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Hilltop U.S.A. 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual In-Person Standard 5K Run/WalkIn-Person 5K, Heavy 'Ruck Run' (Male: 35lb+ / Female: 20lb+ Rucksack/Backpack)Virtual 5K, Standard Run/Walk/Ruck

From $35 Open

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