When should I sign up for an October Marathon?
As early as you can. 2 of these October Marathon races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 7 are open for entry right now.
Race calendar · October 2026 · Ohio
October 2026 Marathon Races in Ohio
Every Marathon in Ohio in October 2026, all 7 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
7 Marathon races in October 2026
What the field actually runs
October Marathon Races, By the Numbers
4:28:07Median finish time
2:48:25Median winning time
169Median field size
3October Marathon 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 October
The October Race Weekends
Marathon races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 3 and October 4, with 2 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The October Marathon races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
October Marathon Races by City
Soonest Marathon Races in October
7 total Sat, Oct 3, 2026The Towpath Marathon Cleveland, OHFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (40) Beavercreek, OHFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run Columbus, OHFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Chillicothe, OH (43) Chillicothe, OHFrom $30Register Sun, Oct 25, 2026The Haunted Forest Marathon Canal Fulton, OHFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Scare-A-Thon Marathon and 10K Grafton, OHFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OHFrom $35Details
Common Questions About Running an October Marathon in Ohio
How much does an October Marathon cost to enter?
The typical entry is $35, with paid entries running from $30 up to $65. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good Marathon time?
Across the 3 of these October Marathon races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 4:28:07, and the median winning time was 2:48:25. So anything under 4:28:07 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 October Marathon field?
The median one finished 169 runners, across the 3 of these October Marathon 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 6:53:15.
Are there trail Marathon races in Ohio in October?
Yes, one race around Ohio gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
Marathon Races in Other Months
September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.