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.

Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Cincinnati

Sun, Sep 27 · Blue Ash, OH Blue Ash

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

From $20 Open

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Run for Sewa

Sun, Sep 27 · Avon Lake, OH Avon Lake

Road Student 1 Mile1 MileStudent 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint

Sun, Sep 27 · Rocky River, OH Rocky River

Road 5kKids Sprint

From $0 Open

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Kids in Capes 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Upper Arlington, OH Upper Arlington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunKids in Capes 5KVirtual Run/Walk +1

From $8 Open

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Tom Madzy 5K & Dog Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Berea, OH Berea

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $20 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak

Sun, Sep 27 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience10k

From $0 Open

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Fall Running Series

Tue, Sep 29 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

Trail Fall Running Series #5Fall Running Series #1Fall Running Series #3 +3

From $30 Open

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Race for Grace PAIL Remembrance 5K Run/Walk

Wed, Sep 30 · Deshler, OH Deshler

Virtual One Mile Remembrance Walk With T-shirtTimed Runners: Race for Grace 5K RunUntimed Runners/Walkers: Race for Grace PAIL 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open

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Pickle Fest 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Cleveland

Sat, Oct 3 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k - Individual5k - Family Team

From $20 Open

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3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (Open)Ostomy 5k Fun Run & Walk (OSTOMATE)

From $30 Open

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WQMX 5KAY - 8th Annual

Sat, Oct 3 · Mogadore, OH Mogadore

Road 1 mile5K

From $30 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The City Collapsed

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5k10kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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Monster Mash Dash

Sat, Oct 3 · Lorain, OH Lorain

Road Monster Mash Dash 1 Mile WalkMonster Mash Dash 5K RunMini Monster Mash Dash Kid's Run

From $15 Open

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The Towpath Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual The Towpath Marathon - 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual 10KThe Towpath Marathon - Virtual Half Marathon +4

From $50 Open

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9th Annual - A Walk in Her Shoes

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Open

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Valley Vineyards Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Morrow, OH Morrow

Road Help with Check-in 10:00-11:30amHelp with Check-in 10:00-11:30am5k +3

From $15 Open 8 spots left

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Northeast Ohio Race for Global Water

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase

Sat, Oct 3 · Sugarcreek, OH Sugarcreek

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $15 Open

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2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance RUCK2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance Run

From $60 Open

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Head For The Hills

Sat, Oct 3 · Moreland Hills, OH Moreland Hills

Road 1.5 Mile Hike5K Run

From $30 Open

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Sardis Fire and Rescue Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Sardis, OH Sardis

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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L'Arche Rock the Boat 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Race

From $30 Open

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Bikes & Beers Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 3 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

15 MILE (10:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:00 AM Start Time)30 MILE (9:30 AM Start Time) +3

From $24 Open

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Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Steps to Safety 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Wauseon, OH Wauseon

Road Steps to Safety 5k

From $25 Open

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United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 3 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road United Way Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Charm Field & Trail Challenge

Sat, Oct 3 · Millersburg, OH Millersburg

Road Timed Kids Fun Run5k

From $5 Open

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Operation Veteran and Caregiver Support 5k Hero Harvest Fun Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Piqua, OH Piqua

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event

Sat, Oct 3 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile Walk - Untimed - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $35 Open

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Alum Creek Trail Races

Sat, Oct 3 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Trail Saturday Trail 5KSaturday Trail 5KSaturday Trail 10K +9

From $40 Open

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Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual Dog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile) - VIRTUALDog Jog Fun Run (1 Mile - Untimed) - IN-PERSONDog Jog 5K - IN-PERSON +1

From $40 Open

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CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road CCYA Bolton Field 5K Run/Walk (5K Only)CCYA Bolton Field 5K and LuncheonCCYA Luncheon (No 5K)

From $16 Open

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15th Annual Green Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and 200 Meter Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Uniontown, OH Uniontown

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k200 Meter Dash Family Fun Run +1

From $20 Open

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Run Like a Girl 5K 10K 10-Mile

Sun, Oct 4 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Run Like a Girl 5KRun Like a Girl 10KRun Like a Girl 10-Mile

From $50 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Akron

Sun, Oct 4 · Norton, OH Norton

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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Pink Lights the Way Cupcake Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Niles, OH Niles

Cupcake WalkCupcake Walk - Kids 2 & Under FREECupcake Walk - Kids 3-12

From $0 Open

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Stormwater RUN-Off

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Leetonia, OH Leetonia

Virtual 5K10KVirtual +1

From $30 Open

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CAK5K on the Runway

Sun, Oct 4 · Green, OH Green

Road Adult Run/WalkYouth Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Minster, OH Minster

Virtual Virtual 10k Classic10k Classic"No Frills" 10k Classic

From $20 Open

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Nickel Dash 05 K

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road Nickel Dash 05K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Zoo Future For Wildlife 5k

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Toledo

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run

From $35 Open

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5KforJK: Moving Together to Change Parkinson's

Sun, Oct 4 · Powell, OH Powell

Road 5K Run/Walk (chipped/timed)2026 5KFORJK T-Shirt Only

From $25 Open

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Sue Harder Memorial 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K In-Person5K Virtual

From $45 Open

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Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k

Sun, Oct 4 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk10k Run

From $10 Open

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