Running Races in Ohio — 2026

There are 960 running races in Ohio in 2026 across 336 cities. The next upcoming race is the Digital Dash 10K Run & 5K Walk presented by Tarana Wireless, powered by DigitalC in Cleveland on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

TOUGH COOKIE 2026

Sat, Jul 18 · Mc Comb, OH Mc Comb

Road Tough Cookie 5K

From $20 Open

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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Newark, OH Newark

Road 5K Run/Walk (Timed)

From $15 Open

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The Beulah Beach 5K & Kids Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Vermilion, OH Vermilion

Road Beulah Beach 5KBeulah Beach Kids Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Dr Bender 5K Classic

Sat, Jul 18 · Canal Winchester, OH Canal Winchester

Virtual Boys 1 Mile Fun Run - IN-PERSON (suggested for ages 12 & under)Girls 1 Mile Fun Run - IN-PERSON (suggested for ages 12 & under)5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON +1

From $10 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Cincinnati

Sat, Jul 18 · Hamilton, OH Hamilton

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +6

From $0 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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15th Annual Patrick Joyce Fund 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkPJ 5K

From $25 Open

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St. Chris 2 Miler Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Vandalia, OH Vandalia

Road The 2miler at St. Chris

From $23 Open

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Stars and Strides Race 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail Stars and Strides Race 5k, 10k, 15kStars and Strides Race 5k, 10k, 15kFreedom Race 15k

From $30 Open

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Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates

Sat, Jul 18 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual Dragons 5KVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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A Run for the Books 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Kingsville, OH Kingsville

Road A Run for the Books 1 Mile WalkA Run for the Books 5K

From $30 Open

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2026 Run the Galaxy 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Kent, OH Kent

Road Kids Fun Run/Walk5K

From $10 Open

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Elgin Local Lifewise Walk/Run 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Prospect, OH Prospect

Road Elgin Lifewise 5K walk Run

From $25 Open

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Woodland Eels 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Road 1/2-Mile Kids' Run1-Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run to the Moon 5K/10K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Wapakoneta, OH Wapakoneta

Virtual 1 Mile Bling Run To The Moon5K Run To The Moon10K Run To The Moon +2

From $30 Open

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First Capital Triathlon

Sat, Jul 18 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Triathlon First Capital Triathlon - MiniFirst Capital Triathlon - Sprint

From $30 Open

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Ali Held Herman Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Bryan, OH Bryan

Virtual Virtual Run/Walk3.26 Run/Walk participant w/ Dog3.26 Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Lakewood, OH Lakewood

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run & WalkMeltdown 5K

From $15 Open

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Miles for Mutts

Sat, Jul 18 · Saint Marys, OH Saint Marys

Road 5k

From $30 Open

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Waffle Iron Youth Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 8-12 Years- Ready to Run Division0-3 Years- Little Dough Ball Division4-7 Years- Rising & Shining Division

From $22 Open

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The Gauntlet Run

Sat, Jul 18 · Gibsonburg, OH Gibsonburg

Road The Gauntlet Run

From $25 Open

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Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 18 · Parma, OH Parma

Virtual 1 MileCombo 1 Mile and 5KYouth Division 5K +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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CASTALIA COLD CREEK 5K RACE

Sat, Jul 18 · Castalia, OH Castalia

Road Castalia Cold Creek 5K Race

From $30 Open

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Bad Dog 5000

Sat, Jul 18 · Ottawa, OH Ottawa

Bad Dog 5000

From $35 Open

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TBDBITL 5K

Sat, Jul 18 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual TBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - IN-PERSONTBDBITL 5K RUN/WALK - VIRTUAL

From $35 Open

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The Lemon Trails 5K Run/Walk - Hybrid Event

Sat, Jul 18 · Hilliard, OH Hilliard

Virtual 5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - Virtual5k - Youth (Ages 6-17) - In Person5k - Adult (18 and Older) - Virtual +3

From $0 Open

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Roundtown Classic 5 Mile/5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Virtual 5 Mile5KVirtual 5 Mile +1

From $10 Open

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Run of the Ox

Sat, Jul 18 · Mantua, OH Mantua

Road 1 Mile Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Columbus

Sun, Jul 19 · Lewis Center, OH Lewis Center

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Troy Kids Triathlon

Sun, Jul 19 · Troy, OH Troy

Triathlon Ages 7-8Ages 4-6Ages 13-14 +2

From $30 Open

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Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Sun, Jul 19 · Seven Hills, OH Seven Hills

Road Run for the Hills 1-Mile Family Walk (The price is for the entire family to participate)Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K

From $30 Open

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Towpath Trail 10K and Half Marathon

Sun, Jul 19 · Grand Rapids, OH Grand Rapids

Road 10K RaceHalf Marathon

From $36 Open 86 spots left

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Diabetes Dash 5K Run/Walk with Virtual Option

Sun, Jul 19 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk - IN-PERSON5K Run/Walk - VIRTUALKids Run - recommended for kids age 8 and under - IN-PERSON

From $10 Open

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Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k

Sun, Jul 19 · Canton, OH Canton

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Chase the Light

Mon, Jul 20 · Canton, OH Canton

Virtual Chase the Light 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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After Hours 5K Experience

Tue, Jul 21 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Tue, Jul 21 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K1 Mile Walk

From $30 Open

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Greater Cleveland XC Camp

Tue, Jul 21 · Mentor, OH Mentor

Road GCXC CAMP

From $85 Open

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Clipper XC Series

Wed, Jul 22 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Road Clipper XC Series - All Four Weeks

From $40 Open

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2026 Northeast Region Classic

Thu, Jul 23 · Akron, OH Akron

Individual Category Qualifying Run: THURSDAYTandem Category: Team #3: FRIDAYRelay Category: Team #2: FRIDAY +4

From $60 Open

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DAVE'S OH-MI 8K & 5K presented by Whetro Wealth Management

Thu, Jul 23 · Sylvania, OH Sylvania

Road KIDS RUNOH-MI 5KOH-MI 8K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Wine & Walleye 5K

Fri, Jul 24 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Guppy Run 1 MileWine & Walleye 5K

From $15 Open

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Arch City XC Festival

Sat, Jul 25 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road Elementary School 2-Mile (Grades K-6)Middle School 2-Mile (Grades 7-8)Open 2-Mile (Adult and High School Grades 9-12)

From $5 Open

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Christmas in July 5K Walk + Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Sleepwalker Festival PJ 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Rittman, OH Rittman

Road 1-Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Kevin Peck Memorial 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Canal Fulton, OH Canal Fulton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Grace Fellowship 5k and Fun Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Pickerington, OH Pickerington

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk5k

From $5 Open

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Rev & Run 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Fostoria, OH Fostoria

Road Rev & Run 5K

From $40 Open

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K

Sat, Jul 25 · Greenville, OH Greenville

Road 5K Ages 13 & Up5k Ages 12 & Under

From $10 Open

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Summerfest 5k & 1 Mile

Sat, Jul 25 · Fairview Park, OH Fairview Park

Road Summerfest Fun Walk5K

From $30 Open

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All-Stars at the Alley

Sat, Jul 25 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH Cuyahoga Falls

General Admission

From $65 Open

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