What race distances can I run in Westerville?
Westerville has 5K (17). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Ohio · Race calendar
Running Races in Westerville, Ohio
Upcoming running races in and near Westerville, Ohio - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
17 upcoming races · 14 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Westerville races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Jul 19, 2026Diabetes Dash 5K Run/Walk with Virtual Option Westerville, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Aug 16, 2026Laps for Lewy 5K Westerville, OHFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Night of Hope 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run Westerville, OHFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 29, 2026Hunger Heroes 5K Westerville, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Aug 30, 2026Sloane Swanton 5K Research Run Westerville, OHFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 5, 2026Westerville Donut Run and Walk Westerville, OHFrom $50Details Mon, Sep 7, 2026Run For The Health Of It Westerville, OHFrom $25Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5K Westerville, OHFrom $15Details Sun, Sep 13, 202620th Annual Cat Caper 5K Westerville, OHFrom $40Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Steps of Faith 5K Walk/Run Westerville, OHFrom $40Details Fri, Oct 2, 2026Jaguar Twilight Trek 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk Westerville, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 4, 2026Run Like a Girl 5K 10K 10-Mile Westerville, OHFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Cere-bration Walk, Roll, Run Columbus Westerville, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026Make A Way 5K Westerville, OHFrom $35Register Sat, Nov 7, 2026Columbus Classical Academy's Race for Virtue 5K Westerville, OHFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026The Dash For Camp Westerville, OHFrom $35Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Westerville Lions Rudolph 5K Run/Walk and Winter Fest Westerville, OHFrom $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 Westerville
When is race season in Westerville?
September is the busiest month for races in Westerville, with 5 of the 17, followed by August with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Westerville?
10 of the 17 races in Westerville 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.
Are Westerville races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 races in Westerville with published results, the typical median finish is around 38:58, 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.
Where can I train for a race in Westerville?
Browse Westerville run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near Westerville?
Yes, one race around Westerville gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.