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.

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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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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YOUNGSTOWN ULTRA TRAIL CLASSIC

Sat, Sep 12 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Road 25K50K

From $65 Open 100 spots left

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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 - Competitive5k Challenge Course - Non Competitive

From $20 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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26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles

Sat, Sep 12 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Open

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2026 Four Leaf Clover Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Akron, OH Akron

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

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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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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Sprint For Survivors

Sat, Sep 12 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 1 Mile5k10k

From $30 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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Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Hebron, OH Hebron

Road 1 Mile5K

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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Hobart Hustle 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Hobart Hustle 5K

From $25 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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20th Annual Cat Caper 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Westerville, OH Westerville

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road Short Hike - Difficulty Level: Easy1 Mile Run/WalkADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike +5

From $22.5 Open 25 spots left

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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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Healthy New Albany Walking Classic

Sun, Sep 13 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Virtual 5k WalkVirtual 5k Walk10k Walk +1

From $60 Open

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The Zoom RedHawk Triathlon & Multisport Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Triathlon Olympic Aquabike5k Open Swim3k Open Swim +18

From $55 Open

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Bee a Friend

Sun, Sep 13 · Niles, OH Niles

Best Friends Parade

From $0 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Reynoldsburg, OH Reynoldsburg

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

From $25 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Medina, OH Medina

Road First Responders and Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & Under +1

From $5 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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River Run Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 13 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual Virtual Half MarathonRiver Run HalfRiver Run Half - Walk Division

From $70 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 3K5K Run +1

From $35 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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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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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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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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Pickerington Oktoberfest Beer Mile

Sat, Sep 19 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Road Beer Mile, Heat 4 - 11:30AMBeer Mile, Heat 1 - 10:00AMBeer Mile, Heat 2 - 10:30AM +2

From $47 Open 16 spots left

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Cheeky Monkey 24

Sat, Sep 19 · Plain Township, OH Plain Township

Road 4 Person Team RelayThe Lone Ape8 Person Team Relay

From $35 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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The Great Grape Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Dundee, OH Dundee

Road 5k

From $35 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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3 Pits 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K5K

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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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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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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Barber Classic / Jeep Davis 5K and Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Barberton, OH Barberton

Road 5KRun Run

From $15 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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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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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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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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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

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

Sun, Sep 20 · Strongsville, OH Strongsville

Road 1 Mile5k FUN Run/Walk5K Youth (18 and Under)

From $30 Open

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OCAO Strides for Hope 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Survivor 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile Run/WalkSurvivor 5K Run/Walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Steps for Sarcoma

Sun, Sep 20 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Steps for Sarcoma Walk

From $30 Open

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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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