Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 553 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 227 cities. The next upcoming race is the West Alexandria Oktoberfest 5k in West Alexandria on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, trail runs.

The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Lucas, OH Lucas

Road 12 Hour Endurance Run Relay12 Hour Endurance Run

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Monster Mash Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1K - Mighty Monster5K

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Rainbow Weekend 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Kent, OH Kent

Road Rainbow Weekend 5K

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Run for Education 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 5k Run/Walk

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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

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The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash/ 5k/10k/15k Series - The Last Escape

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 5kThe Run For Your Life 10kThe Run For Your Life 15k +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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L.O.V.E WALK

Sat, Oct 17 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

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Running for 125 Years - Aultman Alliance 5K Run / Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Alliance, OH Alliance

Road Youth 5K Run/Walk/RollAdult 5K Run / Walk

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Tiffin Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Tiffin, OH Tiffin

Road Tiffin Zombie Run 1 Mile WalkTiffin Zombie Run 5K

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SIDS Awareness 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road SIDS Awareness 5K Run/Walk

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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

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Blazer Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Northfield, OH Northfield

Road Blazer Dash 1 Mile Fun Run and WalkBlazer Dash 5K

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Germantown Trail Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Germantown, OH Germantown

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

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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

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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

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The Great Pumpkin 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Great Pumpkin 5K

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Sancta Clara Monastery Nun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K Run/Walk

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Spooky Shuffle 5K, Fun Run, Walk, and Paw

Sat, Oct 17 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Road 5KMonster Mash Dash - Kids Fun Run

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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

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

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron

Sat, Oct 17 · Akron, OH Akron

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Walk by Faith Remembrance Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor

Open Closing Soon

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The Amazing Grace Running Scared 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Reading, OH Reading

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run/WalkParty Only

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

Road

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Dover Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Dover, OH Dover

Road Knights of Columbus Ghost Chase 5K and Kids' Run

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2026 Newton Falls Covered Bridge 4-Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Newton Falls, OH Newton Falls

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Chugs For Jugs Pub Crawl

Sat, Oct 17 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Pub Crawl

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

Sat, Oct 17 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

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EDWINS Run for Re-Entry - Trail Run Grind & Fun Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Cleveland Heights, OH Cleveland Heights

Trail 1 Mile WalkTrail Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Monster Dash

Sun, Oct 18 · Ravenna, OH Ravenna

Road Kid's Run5k Run/Walk

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Oy Vey 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road Oy Vey 1-mile Schlep5K

From $18 Open Closing Soon

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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

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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

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Youngstown Peace Race

Sun, Oct 18 · Youngstown, OH Youngstown

Virtual 2-Mile Run/Walk11K25K +1

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RePlay for Kids Halloween Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Medina, OH Medina

Virtual 1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual Run5K

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Another Dam 50k & 25k

Sun, Oct 18 · Englewood, OH Englewood

Ultra Another Dam 25kAnother Dam 50k

From $50 Open Closing Soon 47 spots left

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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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Sprints Wicked Fast Dead Last 5k

Fri, Oct 23 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K - Virtual5K - In Person

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Women Xpanding Limits: 1-Miler & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Road 1 Miler5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hueston Woods Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Hueston Woods State Park, OH Hueston Woods State Park

Trail Saturday 6 Hours of PowerSunday 5KSaturday 5K +17

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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The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash 5k/10k/15k Series - The Final Stand

Sat, Oct 24 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Road The Run For Your Life 1 Mile DashThe Run For Your Life 5kThe Run For Your Life 10k +2

From $0 Open 10 spots left

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Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road Pump-Kin Run5K Only

From $30 Open

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Chippewa Creek Challenge

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Trail Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

From $70 Open Closing Soon

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

Road 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Run for Remembrance 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Defiance, OH Defiance

Road Run For Remembrance 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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RACING FOR RECOVERY 5K + FAMILY WALK

Sat, Oct 24 · Rossford, OH Rossford

Virtual 5KFAMILY WALKVIRTUAL 5K

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Rachel & Friends 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Washington Township, OH Washington Township

Road Fun Run1-Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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