Ohio · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Ohio

Every upcoming 5K in Ohio, all 349 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

349 upcoming 5K races · 221 with finish-time stats

10K Races 77Half Marathons 56Marathons 12Ultramarathons 7
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Ohio races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field5,095 finishersCleveland Turkey Trotin the 5KLongest-running38th yearHathaway Brown's 38th Annual Carnival 5K and Fun Runannual tradition

Ohio 5K Races by City

Cincinnati 20Columbus 20Cleveland 16Toledo 10Canton 9Dublin 8Lewis Center 5Dayton 5Westerville 5Fairborn 5West Chester 4Springfield 4Kettering 4Mentor 4Maumee 4Beavercreek 4Cambridge 3Ashtabula 3Waynesville 3Marietta 3Middletown 3Mason 3Sylvania 3Akron 3

5K Races in Ohio by Month

October 2026 38November 2026 133December 2026 53January 2027 6February 2027 11March 2027 21April 2027 22May 2027 17June 2027 14July 2027 14August 2027 7September 2027 8

The Next 5K Runs in Ohio

349 total
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Guernsey County FOP Lodge 136 5k Run Cambridge, OH5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K Ashtabula, OH5KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Vito 5k for Heroes Run Grove City, OH5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026DRILL4LIFE 5K Lewis Center, OH5K5KFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ohio Trail Series-Fall 2026 Waynesville, OHHalf Marathon10K5K15KFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hueston Woods Trail Race Hueston Woods State Park, OH50K30KHalf Marathon15KFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026T-Hawk Hustle 5k Run/Walk West Chester, OH5KRegistration closedFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026A Force Against Cancer 5k Centerville, OH5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Howl'oween Trick or Trot 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run Lima, OH5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Race For Hope Derriere Dash Lewis Center, OH5K1 Mile50mFrom $40Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K Berkey, OH8 Miles5KRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Amherst Skeleton Run Amherst, OH5KFrom $35Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Ohio

Which Ohio cities have the most 5K races?

Cincinnati (20), Columbus (20), Cleveland (16), Toledo (10) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Ohio?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Ohio, with 133 of the 349, followed by December with 53. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Ohio 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 217 5K races in Ohio with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:00, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Ohio?

Yes, 21 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 13 are trail races, and 8 mix road and trail.