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.

Cincinnati Pride 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K RUN/WALK

From $30 Open

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Run for Tourette 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Columbus

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Spooky Sprint Cincinnati

Sat, Oct 24 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

Sat, Oct 24 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUAL5 Mile Run/Walk - VIRTUAL

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Zombie Dogz 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road 5KKids Dash (80 Yards)

From $19.99 Open Closing Soon

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Mad Maple Trail Races @ Hueston Woods

Sat, Oct 24 · College Corner, OH College Corner

Trail The Mad Maple 5KThe Mad Maple 5KThe Mad Maple 6 Hours of Power +13

From $40 Open

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Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 5K OnlyPump-Kin Run

From $30 Open

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Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Road Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Amy Mihaljevic 5K, Walk & Kids Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Bay Village, OH Bay Village

Virtual Memorial Walk Only5K RunVirtual Run/Walk +3

From $0 Open

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Walk. Run. Bike. for Remember Nhu.

Sat, Oct 24 · Warren, OH Warren

Road 5KBike - 15 MilesBike - 30 Miles +3

From $25 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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Finish Strong 5k/1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Groveport, OH Groveport

Road One Mile Fun RunFinish Strong 5kT-Shirt Only (No Race) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Living with Epilepsy Conference

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Living with Epilepsy Conference - With CEUsLiving with Epilepsy Conference - No CEUs

From $10 Open

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Jacob Butze Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Oxford, OH Oxford

Road 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Construction Crawl 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Road Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Oct 24 · Coshocton, OH Coshocton

Road FOP 5K Run/WalkFOP 10K Run/WalkFOP Half Marathon +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hometown Spear It 5K/1K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lebanon, OH Lebanon

Road 1K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Vito 5k for Heroes Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Grove City, OH Grove City

Virtual Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Kids)Vito's 5k for Heroes Run (Adults)VIRTUAL Vito's 5k for Heroes Run

From $20 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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Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Bridge 2 Bridge 5KBridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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RACING FOR RECOVERY 5K + FAMILY WALK

Sat, Oct 24 · Rossford, OH Rossford

Virtual 5KFAMILY WALKVIRTUAL 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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DRILL4LIFE 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual Virtual 5k5K

From $25 Open

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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Brecksville, OH Brecksville

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Rockets Vs. Cancer 5K!

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Xenia, OH Xenia

Road ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run - free for ORRRC members

From $10 Open

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Race For Hope Derriere Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1-Mile WalkVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk +1

From $0 Open

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Run with Scissors

Sun, Oct 25 · Hinckley, OH Hinckley

Trail Half MarathonMarathonDouble Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon 10 spots left

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Cops for a Cure

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Road 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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The Haunted Forest Marathon

Sun, Oct 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Virtual 5KHalf MarathonVirtual Half Marathon +2

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Amherst Skeleton Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Amherst, OH Amherst

Road 5K Run1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)

From $0 Open

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MVOC Pumpkin Hunt John Bryan State Park / Camp Birch

Sun, Oct 25 · Yellow Springs, OH Yellow Springs

Orienteering Map & Compass

From $8 Open

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Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Berkey, OH Berkey

Road 5K8 miler

From $35 Open

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2026 Ohio Cross Country Middle School State Championships

Sun, Oct 25 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road D1 Boys Elementary 6th grade & under: Teams and IndividualsD3/4 Girls Middle School Teams and IndividualsD3/4 Boys Middle School Teams and Individuals +7

From $25 Open

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Justice for Sierah Color Run 2026

Sun, Oct 25 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual One Mile FUN RUN - great for kids!Justice for Sierah 5k Color Run - VirtualJustice for Sierah 5k Color Run +4

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Road T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Lima, OH Lima

Virtual Howl'oween Trick or Trot 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Pet ContestHowl'oween Trick or Trot 5k +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 RunHearts and Hands 5K Run with Dog +2

From $15 Open

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Frightful 5K & Monster Mile

Sun, Oct 25 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

Virtual 1-Mile5KVirtual Participant

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run

Sun, Oct 25 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Trail 27K50K

From $30 Open

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A Force Against Cancer 5k

Sun, Oct 25 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

Tue, Oct 27 · Centerville, OH Centerville

Road ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k

From $23 Open

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Bluffsview Spooky Bear Run

Wed, Oct 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Open Closing Soon

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Run For Your Life! Free Halloween Group Run!

Wed, Oct 28 · Middletown, OH Middletown

Open

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Scare-A-Thon Marathon and 10K

Sat, Oct 31 · Grafton, OH Grafton

Road 10 KFull Marathon

From $50 Open 3 spots left

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The Monster Dash 5k

Sat, Oct 31 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road 5k (3.1 Miles)Little Gremlins

From $0 Open

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The Barkcamp Race

Sat, Oct 31 · Belmont, OH Belmont

Trail BARKCAMP ROAD 5KBARKCAMP ROAD 10KBARKCAMP ROAD HALF MARATHON +3

From $35 Open

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St. Peter Spooktacular 5k & Kids Pumpkin Fun Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Huron, OH Huron

Road Spooktacular 5KKids Pumpkin Fun Run

From $10 Open

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