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.

Cheeky Monkey 24

Sat, Sep 19 · Plain Township, OH Plain Township

Road The Lone Ape8 Person Team Relay4 Person Team Relay

From $35 Open

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3 Pits 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Empower Sports Thru to Zoo 5k and 1-mile

Sat, Sep 19 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5KSupporter

From $20 Open

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Heal Together: Race For Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Heal Together: Race For Sickle Cell 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Bubble Blast Kathleen DePiero Memorial 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · North Royalton, OH North Royalton

Road 1 Mile5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Glenwood Gardens Night Lights Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Night Lights WalkNight Lights Run

From $23.5 Open

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Best of the West

Sat, Sep 19 · Ravenna, OH Ravenna

Trail Best of the West 10kBest of the West Half MarathonBest of the West Marathon

From $40 Open

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6th Annual United Way 5k Run/Walk in memory of Suzanne Kresser (Student pricing at check out)

Sat, Sep 19 · Steubenville, OH Steubenville

Road 6th Annual United Way 5k RUN in memory of Suzanne Kresser - 5KRun6th Annual United Way 5k WALK in memory of Suzanne Kresser- 5K Walk6th Annual United Way 1k RUN/Walk memory of Suzanne Kresser- 1k Run/Walk +1

From $5 Open

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FCA 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road FCA 1 MileFCA 5K

From $30 Open

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PS I Love You 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Sep 19 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Steps for Sarcoma

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Steps for Sarcoma Walk

From $30 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mentor, OH

Sun, Sep 20 · Painesville, OH Painesville

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 1Single Day Walk Up Week 2Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +21

From $15 Open

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KWF Cleveland Chapter's 2nd Annual 5k FUN Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Strongsville, OH Strongsville

Road 1 Mile5K Youth (18 and Under)5k FUN Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Garmin Marathon Toledo

Sun, Sep 20 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Garmin Marathon Toledo -- 5KGarmin Marathon Toledo -- 10KGarmin Marathon Toledo -- Half Marathon +1

From $26 Open Closing Soon

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DSAV Buddy Walk of Eastern OH/Western PA

Sun, Sep 20 · Niles, OH Niles

2026 Buddy Walk of Eastern OH/Western PA

From $16 Open

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Cleveland Heroes Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 2 mile5 mile

From $25 Open

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Jog for Dogs

Sun, Sep 20 · Valley View, OH Valley View

Road 1 Mile Walk5K RunVirtual 5K/1Mile Walk

From $40 Open

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Love of Languages 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Love A Nurse RuN

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Saints Sprint & Stroll - 5k, 1 mile, and Kids Dash

Sun, Sep 20 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Road 1 Mile5kKid's Dash

From $10 Open

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OCAO Strides for Hope 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkSurvivor 1 Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Cleveland

Sun, Sep 20 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

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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Hobart Hustle 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Hobart Hustle 5K

From $25 Open

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5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness

Sun, Sep 20 · Findlay, OH Findlay

Road 5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness

From $30 Open

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Run Through History 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 2 Mile Walk5k

From $20 Open

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5K for K9s

Thu, Sep 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Mercy Health - Fifth Annual Pink Honor Walk and After Party Celebration

Fri, Sep 25 · Springfield, OH Springfield

1 Mile Walk

From $35 Open

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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack

Fri, Sep 25 · Shawnee, OH Shawnee

Road 5K Run/Walk10K10 Mile Hike +2

From $20 Open 12 spots left

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The Sink or Swim @ Caesar Creek State Park

Sat, Sep 26 · Wilmington, OH Wilmington

Trail Saturday 6 Hours of PowerSaturday 5KSaturday 6 Hours of Power +9

From $40 Open

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MSJ 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K Run/WalkNo Sweat Option

From $30 Open

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Movimiento con Sazón - Latinos for Health

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open

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Meaningful Miles 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road Meaningful Miles 5K

From $25 Open

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The Edna House For Women

Sat, Sep 26 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunShirt Only +1

From $25 Open

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Halo Hustle

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Walk5K RunParty-Only Option

From $0 Open

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Country Fun 5K & 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Maplewood, OH Maplewood

Road Country Fun 5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Anderson 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open

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OHIOGUIDESTONE Promise Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual OGS Employee 1 Mile1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk +5

From $0 Open

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One Step At A Time

Sat, Sep 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Open

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Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Mason, OH Mason

Road 5K RUN/WALKSIP & SUPPORTKIDS ROOT BEER FUN RUN

From $10 Open

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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road 5K RUN/WALKYOUTH 5K RUN/WALK10K RUN +2

From $20 Open

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Zanesville City Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 26 · Zanesville, OH Zanesville

Road 5kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Step Into Autism - Stark

Sat, Sep 26 · Canton, OH Canton

Open

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Yeti Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon/30K

Sat, Sep 26 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail Yeti Trail Run 5KYeti Trail Run 10KYeti Trail Run Half-Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Lorain County Relay for Life 5K/1Mile

Sat, Sep 26 · Elyria, OH Elyria

Road 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkKids' Run

From $10 Open

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Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace

Sun, Sep 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Virtual Virtual 5k5k

From $35 Open

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Nicholas Cayton Legacy 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Canfield, OH Canfield

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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