5K Races in Ohio
Ohio has 447 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. That is the 3rd-highest event count for 5K races of any state. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in February, March, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Cleveland leads with 24 races, followed by Columbus (17), Westerville (13), and Cincinnati (12). The remaining 85% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Ohio
Aug (107) · Sep (107) · Oct (96) · Nov (56) · Jul (45) · Dec (20) · Apr (8) · Mar (3) · May (3) · Feb (1) · Jun (1)
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Running
Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Ohio Hope Builders 5K Sponsored by The Solomon Group with Coldwell Banker Heritage
Running
Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run
Johnstown, OH
Halfway To The Holidays Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon, 5k & Kids Run
Running
Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk
Findlay, OH
Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk
Christmas in July 5k, 1 Miler & Kids Fun Run hosted by Worthington Connects
Running
Grace Fellowship 5k and Fun Run
Pickerington, OH
Grace Fellowship 5k and Fun Run
The Elephant Run 5K, Steven Michael's Mile and Willow's Fun Run
