Ohio · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in Ohio

Every upcoming Half Marathon in Ohio, all 56 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

56 upcoming half marathons · 40 with finish-time stats

5K Races 34910K Races 77Marathons 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 field2,013 finishersMERCY HEALTH GLASS CITY MARATHONin the Half Marathon

Ohio Half Marathons by City

Cincinnati 8Columbus 7Beavercreek 4Waynesville 3Chillicothe 2Toledo 2Cleveland 2Peninsula 2Ashtabula 1Hueston Woods State Park 1Canal Fulton 1Belmont 1Glouster 1Perrysburg 1Hamilton 1Newark 1Johnstown 1Strongsville 1Mansfield 1Dayton 1Kent 1Sylvania 1Dublin 1Brecksville 1

Half Marathons in Ohio by Month

October 2026 6November 2026 14April 2027 10

The Next Half Marathons in Ohio

56 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Ohio Trail Series-Fall 2026 Waynesville, OHHalf Marathon10K5K15KFrom $70Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K Ashtabula, OH5KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hueston Woods Trail Race Hueston Woods State Park, OH50K30KHalf Marathon15KFrom $65Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026The Haunted Forest Marathon Canal Fulton, OHMarathonHalf Marathon5KRegistration closedFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k/HM Cincinnati, OH5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OH40 MilesMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $55Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Caesar Creek Trail Race Waynesville, OHHalf Marathon10K5K15KFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Bobcat Glouster, OHMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $80Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (45) Beavercreek, OH5K10KHalf MarathonMarathonFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON Perrysburg, OHHalf Marathon5KFrom $85Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Turkey Trails- Cincinnati Hamilton, OH50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $73Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run To Feed The Hungry - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1mi & Kids Dash Columbus, OH1 Mile5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $90Details

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 Half Marathon in Ohio

Which Ohio cities have the most half marathons?

Cincinnati (8), Columbus (7), Beavercreek (4), Waynesville (3) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in Ohio?

November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in Ohio, with 14 of the 56, followed by April with 10. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Ohio Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 37 Half Marathon races in Ohio with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:10:25, 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 Half Marathon races in Ohio?

Yes, 6 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail.