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.

Gobble Til We Wobble 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Clairsville, OH Saint Clairsville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Honda Federal Credit Union Pumpkin Dash 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Marysville, OH Marysville

Road 5k Run/Walk - Adult5k Run/Walk - 19 and UnderLittle Pumpkin Dashers

From $0 Open

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18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 26th, 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Athens, OH Athens

Road 18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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The Original Columbus Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Upper Arlington, OH Upper Arlington

Virtual 2.5 Miler (Walk N' Talk)The Virtual Turkey TrotTurkey Trot 4-Miler +2

From $25 Open

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East Palestine Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · East Palestine, OH East Palestine

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $29 Open

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Mansfield and Lexington Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Mansfield, OH Mansfield

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +5

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Thanksgiving "Run to Remember" 5k Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Logan, OH Logan

Virtual Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/WalkVirtual Thanksgiving Day 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Burn Boot Camp Worthington's Turkey Trot and Little Gobblers Kids Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Worthington, OH Worthington

Road 1 Mile Turkey DashBurn Boot Camp Worthington Turkey Trot 5KLittle Gobblers Kids Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Thanks For Giving 4 Miler

Thu, Nov 26 · New Albany, OH New Albany

Road Thanks For Giving 4 MilerKids Dash

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Project Forward Heroes Gobble Gallop

Fri, Nov 27 · Martins Ferry, OH Martins Ferry

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Competitive Walk

From $35 Open

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Leftover Run

Fri, Nov 27 · Dublin, OH Dublin

Road Leftover Run (3.11 miles) - IN-PERSON

From $20 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Circleville, OH (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Circleville, OH Circleville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Chillicothe, OH Chillicothe

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Pigskin Classic 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Dash Before the Game Day Bash

Sat, Nov 28 · West Liberty, OH West Liberty

Road Dash Before the Game Day Bash 5K

From $25 Open

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Cincinnati Turkey Trot Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual 5K5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration +10

From $0 Open

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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5KVirtual Run - 5K1/3 Marathon +5

From $0 Open

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Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Dayton, OH Dayton

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K - UntimedVirtual 5K +7

From $0 Open

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Rivalry Run 5K & 1 Mile Walk

Sat, Nov 28 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Rivalry Run 1 Mile WalkRivalry Run 5K

From $30 Open

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The Race before The Game

Sat, Nov 28 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road The Big O 1-mile walk/runBlock the MThe OH-IO Two-person Relay +1

From $25 Open

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Holiday Lights Fun Run - Miami County Park District

Tue, Dec 1 · Troy, OH Troy

Road Holiday Lights Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Shitter's Full : Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open

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Twas the Night Before 5K

Tue, Dec 1 · Columbiana, OH Columbiana

Virtual Virtual Participant5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Cleveland

Sat, Dec 5 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Columbus, OH Columbus

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $35 Open

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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Whitehouse, OH Whitehouse

Road 5KREINDEER DASH

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Bigfoot

Sat, Dec 5 · Kimbolton, OH Kimbolton

Trail 10 Mile - Saturday10 Mile - Sunday20 Mile +1

From $60 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Beavercreek, OH Beavercreek

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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WhoVillage Holiday Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Fairport Harbor, OH Fairport Harbor

Road WhoVillage Holiday Dash

From $25 Open

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Miracle On Erie Street 5K and Miracle Mile

Sat, Dec 5 · Willoughby, OH Willoughby

Road Miracle Mile (One Mile Walk)Miracle on Erie Street 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Massillon, OH Massillon

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $10 Open

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Brunswick's Only 5k Til' Christmas

Sat, Dec 5 · Brunswick, OH Brunswick

Road Brunswick's ONLY 5k Til' Christmas

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cleveland, OH

Sat, Dec 5 · Highland Hills, OH Highland Hills

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5K Untimed5K Timed +2

From $25 Open

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Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races

Sat, Dec 5 · Lockbourne, OH Lockbourne

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5k +5

From $0 Open

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Zoar Merry Miles

Sat, Dec 5 · Zoar, OH Zoar

Road Zoar Merry Miles - 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Run Run Reindeer

Sat, Dec 5 · Newark, OH Newark

Road 1 Mile Fun Walk5k

From $35 Open

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The Santa Race 5k and Little Reindeer Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Gahanna, OH Gahanna

Road 5k Run/WalkLittle Reindeer Dash

From $20 Open

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Last Chance 24 Hour

Sat, Dec 5 · Springboro, OH Springboro

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Squirrel City Half

Sat, Dec 5 · Kent, OH Kent

Road 2 Miler5k10K +2

From $35 Open

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Jingle Bell 3 Mile Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ashtabula, OH Ashtabula

Road Jingle Bell 3 Mile

From $20 Open

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Topo Trail Marathon Races

Sun, Dec 6 · Bethel, OH Bethel

Trail Topo Quarter MarathonTopo Half MarathonTopo Full Marathon

From $25 Open

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Run Santa Run 5K - Medina

Sun, Dec 6 · Medina, OH Medina

Road Run Santa Run 5K

From $25 Open

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Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest

Sun, Dec 6 · Westerville, OH Westerville

Road In-Person Elementary School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Age 12 and under who are in elementary school)In-Person Middle School Challenge 5K Run/Walk (Open to Students Ages 11 through 14 who are in middle school)In-Person 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Cleveland, OH Cleveland

Road 1 Mile5K Run

From $30 Open

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Legendary Lights 5K - 10K - Kids Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Clifton, OH Clifton

Road Legendary Lights 5KLegendary Lights 10KLegendary Lights Kids Run

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Candy Cane Course- Toledo

Sun, Dec 6 · Toledo, OH Toledo

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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C3's 3rd Annual Santa Trot - 5k!

Sat, Dec 12 · West Chester, OH West Chester

Road Youth 1-Mile (timed)Santa Trot 5K (timed)Santa Trot 5K (untimed)

From $5 Open

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Run The Lights - Sandusky

Sat, Dec 12 · Sandusky, OH Sandusky

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Candy Cane Classic 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k

Sat, Dec 12 · Fairborn, OH Fairborn

Trail The Candy Cane Classic 1.55 fun runThe Candy Cane Classic 5kThe Candy Cane Classic 10k +1

From $15 Open

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Ugly Sweater Run - Burton

Sat, Dec 12 · Burton, OH Burton

Virtual 1 Mile Penguin WaddleVirtual Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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