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.

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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CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5k Walk/RunKids Fun RunShirt Only +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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Thomas J. Frericks 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 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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OHIOGUIDESTONE Promise Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Berea, OH Berea

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k Run/WalkVIRTUAL 10K/5K/1 Mile +2

From $20 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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Medal Madness 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (39)

Sat, Sep 26 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 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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One Step At A Time

Sat, Sep 26 · Defiance, OH Defiance

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road YOUTH 5K RUN/WALK5K RUN/WALK10K RUN +2

From $20 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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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 Series- The Outbreak

Sun, Sep 27 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace

Sun, Sep 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k

From $25 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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Fall Running Series

Tue, Sep 29 · Peninsula, OH Peninsula

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

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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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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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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The Towpath Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

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

From $50 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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Walk, Run and Roll 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Plain City, OH Plain City

Road 5k - Family Team5k - Individual

From $20 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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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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3rd Annual Cleveland, OH Ostomy 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Clevelend, OH Clevelend

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

From $30 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Cleveland

Sat, Oct 3 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck

Sat, Oct 3 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance Run2026 Outdoor X12 Hours Endurance RUCK

From $60 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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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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The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The City Collapsed

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

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CAK5K on the Runway

Sun, Oct 4 · Green, OH Green

Road Youth Run/WalkAdult Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Greenway Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Leetonia, OH Leetonia

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 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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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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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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Spooky Sprint - Toledo

Sun, Oct 4 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Walk of Joints 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $45 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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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 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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Drug Demand Reduction 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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