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2026 Running Races in Defiance, Ohio

Upcoming running races in and near Defiance, Ohio - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

3 upcoming races · 2 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field212 finishers29th Annual Turkey Trotin the 4 Miles Longest-running29th year29th Annual Turkey Trotannual tradition

Sat, Sep 26, 2026One Step At A Time Defiance, OH5K1 MileFreeDetails Sat, Oct 24, 2026Run for Remembrance 5K Defiance, OH5KFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 202629th Annual Turkey Trot Defiance, OH4 MilesFrom $30Details

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Defiance. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Whitehouse, OHAbout 32 mi away · 4 races Maumee, OHAbout 40 mi away · 4 races Lima, OHAbout 41 mi away · 3 races Findlay, OHAbout 42 mi away · 5 races Angola, INAbout 42 mi away · 5 races Sylvania, OHAbout 42 mi away · 6 races

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 21, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Defiance

How early should I register for a race in Defiance?

2 of the 3 races in Defiance already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.

Where can I train for a race in Defiance?

Browse Defiance run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.