Which Ohio cities have the most races?
Cincinnati (28), Columbus (25), Cleveland (22), Canton (16) have the most upcoming races in Ohio. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Ohio · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Ohio
Every upcoming running race in Ohio, all 505 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
505 upcoming races · 301 with finish-time stats
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.
Races by City in Ohio
Holiday Races in Ohio
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Soonest Races in Ohio
505 total Sat, Sep 5, 2026Putnam County Running Series Ottawa, OHFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Brunswick, OH Brunswick, OHFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Norwalk, OH Norwalk, OHFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Beavercreek, OH Fairborn, OHFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mentor, OH Painesville, OHFrom $45Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Ohio Trail Series-Fall 2026 Waynesville, OHFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Lima, OH Lima, OHFrom $45Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Guernsey County FOP Lodge 136 5k Run Cambridge, OHFrom $35Details Mon, Oct 12, 2026DAVE'S HOLIDAY 5K TRAINING • 2026 Sylvania, OHFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026The Amazing Grace Running Scared 5K Run and Walk Reading, OHFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Akron Akron, OHFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Race to the Monument Maumee, OHFrom $27Details
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 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Ohio
What race distances can I run in Ohio?
Ohio has 5K (398), 10K (82), Half Marathon (61), Marathon (14), Ultra (9). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Ohio?
November is the busiest month for races in Ohio, with 154 of the 505, followed by October with 131. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Ohio races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 301 races in Ohio with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:45, 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 races in Ohio?
Yes, 29 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 19 are trail races, and 10 mix road and trail.