When in December are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in Ohio is December 5 and December 6, with 4 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 5 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · December 2026 · Ohio
December 2026 10K Races in Ohio
Every 10K in Ohio in December 2026, all 10 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
10 10K races in December 2026
When in December
The December Race Weekends
10K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 5 and December 6, with 4 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The December 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
December 10K Races by City
Soonest 10K Races in December
10 total Sat, Dec 5, 2026Hot Chocolate & Eggnog Races Lockbourne, OHFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (49) Beavercreek, OHFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Squirrel City Half Kent, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Legendary Lights 5K - 10K - Kids Run Clifton, OHRegistration opens Sep 25From $30Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holly Jolly 5k & 10k Run Piqua, OHFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Candy Cane Course - Cincinnati Hamilton, OHFrom $27Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026The Candy Cane Classic 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k Fairborn, OHFrom $15Register Sun, Dec 13, 2026Candy Cane Course - Columbus Columbus, OHFrom $34Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Run Ohio Races Christmas 1.5 mile fun run 5k, 10k, 15k Fairborn, OHFrom $15Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (52) Chillicothe, OHFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a December 10K in Ohio
When should I sign up for a December 10K?
As early as you can. 5 of these December 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a December 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $15 up to $39.99. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Are there trail 10K races in Ohio in December?
Yes, 2 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
10K Races in Other Months
November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.