Running Races in Ohio
Ohio has 832 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, February, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Cleveland leads with 62 races, followed by Columbus (38), Cincinnati (27), and Toledo (26). The remaining 82% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Ohio
Sep (207) · Aug (198) · Oct (168) · Nov (103) · Jul (79) · Dec (38) · Apr (14) · Mar (8) · May (8) · Jan (4) · Feb (3) · Jun (2)
Notable Ohio events
- Burning River — Cuyahoga Falls, July 25 — 100-mile trail ultra
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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