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Running Races in Ohio

Every upcoming running race in Ohio, all 728 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

728 upcoming races · 416 with finish-time stats

5K 59810K 89Half Marathon 59Marathon 12Ultra 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 field5,604 finishersMiamisburg Turkey Trotin the 5 MilesLongest-running52nd year52nd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Raceannual tradition

Races by City in Ohio

Akron 13Ashtabula 6Beavercreek 9Canton 17Chillicothe 6Cincinnati 24Cleveland 55Columbus 30Dayton 15Dublin 9Fairborn 13Hamilton 8Lakewood 7Lewis Center 11Marysville 5Mason 6Maumee 5Medina 6Mentor 7Perrysburg 6Tipp City 5Toledo 15Westerville 17Youngstown 5

Soonest Races in Ohio

728 total
Sat, Jul 18, 2026TBDBITL 5K Columbus, OH5KFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 19, 2026Diabetes Dash 5K Run/Walk with Virtual Option Westerville, OH5K70mFrom $35Details Sun, Jul 19, 2026Gervasi Vineyard Miles for Mimosa 5k Canton, OH5K5KFrom $35Details Tue, Jul 28, 2026Tuesday Time Trials Marysville #3 Marysville, OH2 MilesFreeRegister Wed, Jul 29, 2026BETTY ZANE DAYS 5K Martins Ferry, OH5KFrom $25Details Thu, Jul 30, 2026Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash Dublin, OH5K0.25 MilesFrom $55Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Big 5 Run Middlefield, OH5KFrom $25Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Run S'more 4-Miler Alliance, OH4 MilesFrom $40Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Red, White, & Brick 5k Arcanum, OH5K1 MileFrom $20Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Cincinnati Race for Global Water 5K Run/Walk Fairfield, OH5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Fearless 5K Mechanicsburg, OH5K1 Mile0.25 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dresden Melon Festival 5k & 10K Dresden, OH10K5KFrom $30Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Ohio

Which Ohio cities have the most races?

Cleveland (55), Columbus (30), Cincinnati (24), Westerville (17) 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.

What race distances can I run in Ohio?

Ohio has 5K (598), 10K (89), Half Marathon (59), Marathon (12), Ultra (7). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Ohio?

September is the busiest month for races in Ohio, with 202 of the 728, followed by August with 181. 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 416 races in Ohio with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:24, 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, 72 races around Ohio get you off the pavement: 50 are trail races, and 22 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.