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.

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

Register →

Mo Fall

Sat, Oct 10 · Perrysville, OH Perrysville

Trail Mo Fall Half MarathonMo Fall 15kMo Fall Marathon

From $50 Open

Register →

Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Lindsey, OH Lindsey

Road Youth 1kMuddy Creek 5k

From $8 Open

Register →

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

Register →

The Walk for Unity

Sun, Oct 11 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

Register →

Spooky Sprint- Columbus

Sun, Oct 11 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

Register →

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

Register →

Covered Bridge Festival 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Geneva, OH Geneva

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

From $5 Open

Register →

Maple City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Norwalk, OH Norwalk

Road 1/2 Marathon5K

From $35 Open

Register →

Grand River Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sun, Oct 11 · Madison, OH Madison

Road 1.5k5K

From $25 Open 35 spots left

Register →

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Zombie ExperienceThe Run For Your Life 5k

From $0 Open

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 12 Hour Endurance Run12 Hour Endurance Run Relay

From $30 Open

Register →

Night of the Dead Mud Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

OCR Night of the Dead Mud Run

From $40 Open

Register →

SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Register →

Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

From $25 Open

Register →

Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

Register →

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

Register →

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 Closing Soon

Register →

Youngstown Peace Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual 2-Mile Run/Walk11K25K +1

From $25 Open

Register →

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 5K1 Mile Fun Run

From $25 Open

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

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

Register →

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

Thu, Oct 22 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

Register →

The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The Final Stand

Sat, Oct 24 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Zombie Experience

From $0 Open

Register →

GOTL Monster Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Geneva, OH Geneva

Road GOTL Monster Run 1 Mile

From $30 Open

Register →

Haunted 5K, & 10K at Circleville, OH (43)

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

Register →

Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

Register →

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

Register →

Walk. Run. Bike. for Remember Nhu.

Sat, Oct 24 · Warren, OH Warren

Road 5KBike - 15 MilesBike - 30 Miles +3

From $25 Open

Register →

Circleville Classic 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON

From $15 Open

Register →

Chippewa Creek Challenge

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Trail Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

From $70 Open

Register →

DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Road 5K

From $25 Open

Register →

Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 24 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

Register →

PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open

Register →

Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road FOP 5K Run/WalkFOP 10K Run/WalkFOP Half Marathon

From $25 Open

Register →

Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Road Run For Remembrance 5K

From $30 Open

Register →

The Haunted Forest Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Virtual 5KVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon +2

From $35 Open

Register →

Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

Register →

2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D3/4 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Boys Middle School Teams and IndividualsD2 Girls Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open

Register →

Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Marietta, OH Marietta

Virtual Virtual Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5kHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k WalkHearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk With Dog +2

From $15 Open

Register →

Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open

Register →

Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail 27K50K

From $30 Open

Register →

Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkey, OH Berkey

Road 5K8 miler

From $35 Open

Register →

Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open

Register →

Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k

Sat, Oct 31 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Haunted Trail Run 5KHaunted Trail Run 10K

From $40 Open

Register →

The Great Pumpkin Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk1 Mile (Special Olympian)4 Mile (Special Olympian) +2

From $10 Open 40 spots left

Register →

Rabbit Hole Romp

Sun, Nov 1 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Open

Register →