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.

Lakota Optimist Club’s Run for Youth’

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty Township, OH Liberty Township

Road 1.5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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Forward Together 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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Walt Sweeney Ford 5k Walk/Run supporting the Delhi Skirt Game

Sat, Oct 10 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Adult RegistrationYouth Registration

From $20 Open

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The Purple Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mo Fall

Sat, Oct 10 · Perrysville, OH Perrysville

Trail Mo Fall Half MarathonMo Fall 15kMo Fall Marathon

From $50 Open

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Pumpkin Spice 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Miamisburg, OH Miamisburg

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan

Sat, Oct 10 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 5KSaturday 10K +16

From $40 Open

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LifeWise Hilliard 5K and 1 Miler

Sat, Oct 10 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

From $30 Open

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Zombie Run 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road Zombie Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Gervasi Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $45 Open

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Portage APL Barktober 5K & 1-Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Rootstown, OH Rootstown

Virtual 1-MileVirtual 1-Mile5K +1

From $30 Open

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Walk of Joints 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $45 Open

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Heroes Not Forgotten

Sat, Oct 10 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 4 Miler

From $35 Open

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Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual BE FAST 5k RUNVirtual 5kKids Fun Run- 100 yard dash +1

From $10 Open

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The Dupps Company 5k Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Road 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Covered Bridge Festival 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road Covered Bridge Festival 5KCovered Bridge Festival 5K (14 & Under)

From $5 Open

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Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

Road 1.5k5K

From $25 Open 35 spots left

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Maple City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road 1/2 Marathon5K

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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The Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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Northern Ohio Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road Northern Ohio 5KNorthern Ohio Half Marathon 2-Person RelayNorthern Ohio Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Columbus Bra Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Road 1 Mile5K

From $35 Open

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MACQUEEN'S RUN FOR YOUR LIFE presented by Phelan Orthodontics

Sun, Oct 11 · Holland, OH Holland

Road MACQUEEN'S KIDS RUNMACQUEEN'S 5KRun For Your Life CHALLENGE +1

From $5 Open

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Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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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Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (42)

Sat, Oct 17 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Road 4-Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Donut Worry Run Happy

Sat, Oct 17 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walkb.a. Sweetie Candy Company Donut Dash

From $15 Open

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SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open

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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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HJWL Run For Your Bones 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Road RUN/WALK 21 and OverRUN/WALK Under 21

From $30 Open

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The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 12 Hour Endurance Run Relay12 Hour Endurance Run

From $30 Open

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ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road Jesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkJesse Owens 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk FundraiserJesse Owens 5K Fundraiser +10

From $0 Open

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Fall For Jesus 5k Run or Walk- Benefiting AHG Troop OH-3125

Sat, Oct 17 · Big Prairie, OH Big Prairie

Road 1 mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $20 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

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Night of the Dead Mud Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

OCR Night of the Dead Mud Run

From $40 Open

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The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series - The Last Escape

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Zombie ExperienceThe Run For Your Life 5k10k

From $0 Open

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Germantown Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Germantown, OH Germantown

Trail Saturday 5KSaturday 10KSaturday 1/2 Marathon +3

From $40 Open

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The James Anderson Built on Belief 7k and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Akron, OH Akron

Virtual 1 Mile Family Fun Walk7K Virtual7K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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TuscParks Annual Canal Tavern of Zoar 5K Run and Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Bolivar, OH Bolivar

Road Canal Tavern 5K Run & Walk

From $40 Open

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Mentor Softball Home Run Hustle

Sun, Oct 18 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K and Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Road UToledo Health DCC Annual Breast Cancer Awareness 5K (Includes t-shirt)1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun Run (Includes t-shirt) +1

From $10 Open

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Youngstown Peace Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual 2-Mile Run/Walk11K25K +1

From $25 Open

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Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout

Sun, Oct 18 · North Bend, OH North Bend

Trail Trail Run

From $23.5 Open

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The Haunted Hustle: Virtual and 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Sat, Oct 24 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 1 MileCleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K

From $30 Open

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