Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 960 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 336 cities. The next upcoming race is the Digital Dash 10K Run & 5K Walk presented by Tarana Wireless, powered by DigitalC in Cleveland on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

9/11 25th Anniversary Stair Climb

Fri, Sep 11 · Akron, OH Akron

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb9/11 Memorial Stair Climb- Student9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2-person Relay

From $25 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Cleveland, Ohio

Fri, Sep 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K Run - Active Duty Military or First Responder5K Run5K Ruck +2

From $31 Open Closing Soon

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Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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Crops & Cows 5K Challenge Course

Sat, Sep 12 · Washington Court House, OH Washington Court House

OCR 1 Mile Kids Challenge Course5k Challenge Course - Non Competitive5k Challenge Course - Competitive

From $20 Open

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OH1 Lions STEPS Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Road Third Annual Lions Pediatric Cancer STEPS 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Perrysburg Township 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Perrysburg, OH Perrysburg

Road KIDS- Perrysburg Township 5K Run/WalkPerrysburg Township 5K- WalkPerrysburg Township 5K -Run

From $10 Open

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Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

Sat, Sep 12 · Eaton, OH Eaton

Road Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope

From $20 Open

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City of Westlake Community Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Westlake, OH Westlake

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk5k Race Walk (Timed Speed Walk) +1

From $0 Open

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Sprint For Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $30 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Mount Vernon

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

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

From $20 Open

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aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center

Sat, Sep 12 · Lewisburg, OH Lewisburg

Road 5k Trail Run

From $35 Open

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26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Open

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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

Road 1 Mile5K

From $15 Open

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YOUNGSTOWN ULTRA TRAIL CLASSIC

Sat, Sep 12 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Road 25K50K

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

Road Family Fun Run 1/2 MilerStudent Run/Walk 4 MilerAdult Run/Walk 4 Miler

From $10 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Sugarcreek Township, OH

Sat, Sep 12 · Sugarcreek Township, OH Sugarcreek Township

Road Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsAdult RegistrationChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Fairfield, OH Fairfield

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 East Fork Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Bethel, OH Bethel

6 Hour Race12 Hour Race

From $70 Open

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HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 15th Annual HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - Cincinnati

Sat, Sep 12 · Milford, OH Milford

Road 2026 RAPTOR 5K presented by Wild Birds Unlimited - CincinnatiSleep-In/Virtual Option

From $40 Open

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Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition 5K/10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Mount Vernon, OH Mount Vernon

Road 5k Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Germantown 50k and 50k Relay (2026)

Sat, Sep 12 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Ultra 32nd Germantown 50K (2026)Germantown 50k Relay (2026)

From $50 Open 50 spots left

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Heroes for Heroes 5K Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

OCR Obstacle 5k - Team of 2Paved 5k Run/WalkObstacle 5k Individual

From $25 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Massillon, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · North Lawrence, OH North Lawrence

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 34th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $55 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Columbus

Sun, Sep 13 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkShort Hike - Difficulty Level: EasyADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike +5

From $22.5 Open 25 spots left

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Harvest Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Brunswick, OH Brunswick

Walker

From $30 Open

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Great Miami Riverway Half

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Great Miami Riverway HalfEarly Half Marathon Start (Walkers Only)

From $60 Open

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Bee a Friend

Sun, Sep 13 · Austintown, OH Austintown

5K Logan's Landing

From $35 Open

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Oak Openings Stampede

Sun, Sep 13 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Trail 5K Run or Walk25K Run

From $30 Open

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14th Annual Downtown Willoughby 5k

Sun, Sep 13 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Road Standard 5k Registration

From $35 Open

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Healthy New Albany Walking Classic

Sun, Sep 13 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Virtual Virtual 5k Walk5k WalkVirtual 10k Walk +1

From $60 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Medina, OH Medina

Road First Responders and Military RegistrationChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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River Run Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual River Run Half - Walk DivisionVirtual Half MarathonRiver Run Half

From $70 Open

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20th Annual Cat Caper 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual Cat Caper 5KCat Caper 5K - WalkerCat Caper Kids Run +1

From $10 Open

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The Zoom RedHawk Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Triathlon 1/3 Iron Triathlon1/3 Iron Duathlon1/3 Iron Aquabike +18

From $55 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Beavercreek, OH

Sun, Sep 13 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road Kindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +23

From $15 Open

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Teal Power 5K Run and 3K Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Summit Park, Blue Ash, OH Summit Park, Blue Ash

Virtual 3K Charity WalkVirtual 3KVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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Parkinson's Steady Strides 5K 2026

Sat, Sep 19 · Mason, OH Mason

Virtual Parkinson's Steady Strides 5K RUN/WALKVIRTUAL Parkinson's Steady Strides 5K RUN/WALK

From $40 Open

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Put-In-Bay 5k

Sat, Sep 19 · Put In Bay, OH Put In Bay

Road 1 Mile5K Run

From $30 Open

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10th Annual Blue Ribbon Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Road 5k Team Run/Walk5k Individual Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Sunshine 5K or 1-Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road 1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run - 400 meters

From $0 Open

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Redhead Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Napoleon, OH Napoleon

Road Redhead Run 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (38)

Sat, Sep 19 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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6th Annual Pete Leneghan Entrepreneurship Foundation Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Barberton, OH Barberton

Road 5KRun Run

From $15 Open

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Pickerington Oktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Sep 19 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Road Beer Mile, Heat 2 - 10:30AMBeer Mile, Heat 1 - 10:00AMBeer Mile, Heat 3 - 11:00AM +2

From $47 Open 16 spots left

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The Great Grape Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Dundee, OH Dundee

Road 5k

From $35 Open

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Dublin Coffman Band On The Run 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k Adult5k Student

From $25 Open

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