Race calendar · July 2027 · Ohio

July 2027 5K Races in Ohio

Every 5K in Ohio in July 2027, all 10 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

10 5K races in July 2027

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What the field actually runs

July 5K Races, By the Numbers

34:51Median finish time
18:33Median winning time
98Median field size
7July 5K races with published results

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 Sep 22, 2026.

When in July

The July Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across July. The busiest weekend is July 3 and July 4, with 3 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday.

  1. Jul 3 – Jul 43
  2. Jul 10 – Jul 111
  3. Jul 17 – Jul 182
  4. Jul 24 – Jul 251
  5. Jul 31 – Aug 11

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The July 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field2,537 finishersDragons 5Kin the 5K

July 5K Races by City

Bolivar 1Canton 1Cincinnati 1Columbus 1Dayton 1Gnadenhutten 1Maumee 1Port Clinton 1Uniontown 1Wooster 1
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Soonest 5K Races in July

10 total
Fri, Jul 2, 2027Tomahawk Trot 5k Gnadenhutten, OH5KFrom $35Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027The Fourth of July Stampede Wooster, OH5K1 MileRegistration opens May 19, 2027From $30Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run Uniontown, OH5K1 MileFrom $10Details Sun, Jul 4, 2027Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k Port Clinton, OH5KRegistration opens Dec 31From $35Details Fri, Jul 9, 2027Stink Stank Stunk 5k Bolivar, OH5K1 MileRegistration opens Feb 11, 2027From $20Details Sun, Jul 11, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Columbus Columbus, OH50m1 Mile5K10KRegistration opens Oct 1From $22Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH50m1 Mile5K10KRegistration opens Oct 1From $22Details Sun, Jul 18, 2027Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k Canton, OH5KFrom $40Details Sat, Jul 24, 2027Dragons 5K Dayton, OH5KRegistration opens Feb 1, 2027From $25Details Sat, Jul 31, 2027Heartbeat of Toledo's Diaper Dash Maumee, OH5K1 MileRegistration opens Mar 21, 2027From $25Details

Common Questions About Running a July 5K in Ohio

When in July are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in Ohio is July 3 and July 4, with 3 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Sunday, July 4 with 2. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for a July 5K?

As early as you can. 5 of these July 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 3 are open for entry right now. Another 7 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.

How much does a July 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $25, with paid entries running from $10 up to $40. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 5K time?

Across the 7 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 34:51, and the median winning time was 18:33. So anything under 34:51 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical July 5K field?

The median one finished 98 runners, across the 7 of these July 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:10:52.

Are there trail 5K races in Ohio in July?

Yes, one race around Ohio gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

5K Races in Other Months

June and August sit either side of July, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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