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.

Heatwave Half Marathon - Cincinnati

Sat, Jul 18 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Bad Dog 5000

Sat, Jul 18 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

Bad Dog 5000

From $35 Open

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Dragons 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Run to Jesus 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Canton, OH Canton

Road Family 1 Mile Walk/RollAdult 5K Run/Walk/RollStudent 5K Run/Walk/Roll

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Roundtown Classic 5 Mile/5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual Virtual 5K5 Mile5K +1

From $10 Open

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St. Clair Run/Walk 5k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fort Recovery, OH Fort Recovery

Road St Clair Run/Walk 5K

From $15 Open

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Run of the Ox

Sat, Jul 18 · Mantua, OH Mantua

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon5K Run To The Moon10K Run To The Moon +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Newark, OH Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $15 Open

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Rhythm Race 5K & Neon Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run (No Shirt, Donate My Entire Registration to the Bands!)Rhythm Race 5k Neon Run

From $20 Open

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The Gauntlet Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Gibsonburg, OH Gibsonburg

Road The Gauntlet Run

From $25 Open

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Parrot Head Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 MileVirtual Run5K

From $33 Open

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Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Parma, OH Parma

Virtual 1 MileCombo 1 Mile and 5KVirtual 5K +2

From $0 Open 50 spots left

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The Lemon Trails 5K Run/Walk - Hybrid Event

Sat, Jul 18 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Virtual 5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - Virtual5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - In Person5k - Adult In Person +3

From $0 Open

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Troy Kids Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Troy, OH Troy

Triathlon Ages 13-14Ages 4-6Ages 7-8 +2

From $30 Open

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Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Diabetes Dash 5K Run/Walk with Virtual Option

Sun, Jul 19 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSONKids Run - recommended for kids age 8 and under - IN-PERSON

From $10 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Columbus

Sun, Jul 19 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 19 · Grand Rapids, OH Grand Rapids

Road 10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $36 Open 86 spots left

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Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Sun, Jul 19 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

Road Run for the Hills 1-Mile Family Walk (The price is for the entire family to participate)Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K

From $30 Open

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Chase the Light

Mon, Jul 20 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Chase the Light 5k

From $25 Open

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Greater Cleveland XC Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road GCXC CAMP

From $85 Open

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Clipper XC Series

Wed, Jul 22 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Road Clipper XC Series - All Four Weeks

From $40 Open

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DAVE'S OH-MI 8K & 5K presented by Whetro Wealth Management

Thu, Jul 23 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road KIDS RUNOH-MI 5KOH-MI 8K +1

From $0 Open

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2026 Northeast Region Classic

Thu, Jul 23 · Akron, OH Akron

Tandem Category: Team #2 FRIDAYTandem Category: Team #1: FRIDAYTandem Category: Team #3: FRIDAY +4

From $60 Open

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Burning River

Sat, Jul 25 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Falls

Trail MarathonBack Half 50 Mile50 Mile +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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TRRC 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Jul 25 · Maumee, OH Maumee

Road 50th Anniversary 1 Mile Memorial walk50th Anniversary 5K runCelebration Dinner Table +2

From $35 Open 15 spots left

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Arch City XC Festival

Sat, Jul 25 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Middle School 2-Mile (Grades 7-8)Elementary School 2-Mile (Grades K-6)Open 2-Mile (Adult and High School Grades 9-12)

From $5 Open

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Run for Caitlin 5K & 3K

Sat, Jul 25 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Virtual 3K (Virtual Option)3K5K +2

From $25 Open

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Eagle 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (30)

Sat, Jul 25 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Hospice of Guernsey Flamingo Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cambridge, OH Cambridge

Road 1 Mile Memorial Walk5k Race Run5k Race Walk +1

From $25 Open

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Picnic Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Brookville, OH Brookville

Road Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Orrville, OH Orrville

Virtual Steven Michael's MileThe Elephant Run/Walk 5KElephant Run 5K Wheelchair Race +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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Lindsey Sunflower and Homecoming Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Sunflower 5k RunYouth 1/4 mile Run (RUN ONLY)Youth 1/4 Mile Run (Run and Tech Shirt)

From $5 Open

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Queen City 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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City of Solon 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Solon, OH Solon

Road 5KKids Donut Dash

From $15 Open

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Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1-Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Red Fox Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon

Sat, Jul 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Red Fox Trail Run 5KRed Fox Trail Run 10KRed Fox Trail Run Half-Marathon

From $30 Open

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Candy Race 5k Columbus

Sat, Jul 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k Run/WalkLittle Jelly Tot Dash

From $0 Open

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Lake Festival 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Celina, OH Celina

Road Lake Festival 5k

From $15 Open

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Up, Up, and Away 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · North Canton, OH North Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $32 Open

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Rev & Run 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Fostoria, OH Fostoria

Road Rev & Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Christmas in July 5k, 1 Miler & Kids Fun Run hosted by Worthington Connects

Sat, Jul 25 · Worthington, OH Worthington

Road Kids Fun Run 0.4mi1 Miler5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Johnstown, OH Johnstown

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K1/4 Marathon +7

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Orange Village Aloha Run 5k

Sat, Jul 25 · Chagrin Falls, OH Chagrin Falls

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $30 Open

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Kevin Peck Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road 5K Ages 13 & Up5k Ages 12 & Under

From $10 Open

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ORRRC Wingman 10k

Sat, Jul 25 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road ORRRC WingMan 10k - Free for ORRRC Members and Military/Veterans

From $10 Open

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Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Trail Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Strength In Colors 5K & KIDS DASH

Sun, Jul 26 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road IN-PERSON timed 5K Run/WalkIN-PERSON KIDS DASH

From $0 Open

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