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10K Races in Ohio in December 2026

Every 10K in Ohio in December 2026, all 13 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

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When in December

The December Race Weekends

10K races are not spread evenly across December. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.

  1. Dec 5 - Dec 64
  2. Dec 12 - Dec 137
  3. Dec 26 - Dec 272

By the numbers

The Biggest Field

The largest field of any December 10K in Ohio, from the most recent published results.

Largest field209 finishersCandy Cane Course - Cincinnatiin the 5K

Ohio 10K Races by City in December

Fairborn 2Beavercreek 1Chillicothe 1Cleveland 1Clifton 1Columbus 1Hamilton 1Kent 1Lockbourne 1Mansfield 1Piqua 1Toledo 1
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All 10K Runs in Ohio in December

13 total
Sat, Dec 5, 2026Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races Lockbourne, OH5K10K1 Mile100mFrom $60Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (49) Beavercreek, OH5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Squirrel City Half Kent, OHHalf Marathon6.55 Miles10K2 MilesFrom $50Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Legendary Lights 5K - 10K - Kids Run Clifton, OH5K10K700mFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Lifesaver 5K / 10K Mansfield, OH5K10K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holly Jolly 5k & 10k Run Piqua, OH5K10KFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Candy Cane Course - Cincinnati Hamilton, OH50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $38Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026The Candy Cane Classic 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k Fairborn, OH1.55 Miles5K10K15KFrom $37Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Toledo Christmas Cookie Run and Walk Toledo, OH1 Mile5K10K100mFrom $45Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Candy Cane Course - Columbus Columbus, OH5K10K15KFrom $38Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Cleveland Christmas Cookie Run and Walk Cleveland, OH1 Mile5K10K100mFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Run Ohio Races Christmas 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k Fairborn, OH1.55 Miles5K10K15KFrom $37Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (52) Chillicothe, OH5K10KHalf MarathonRegistration closedFrom $45View race

Common Questions About Running a December 10K in Ohio

When in December are most 10K races held?

The busiest weekend in Ohio is December 12 and December 13, with 7 of them, 5 of those on Saturday, December 12. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.

Are there trail 10K races in Ohio in December?

Yes, 2 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races.

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