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5Ks in Ohio
Ohio currently has 348 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Fairborn have the largest concentration of events.
October (154), November (87) and September (46) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 351 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 348
- Active listings
- 699
- Cities with races
- 278
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Upcoming 5Ks in Ohio
The next 200 of 348 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and BackpackShawnee, OHHalf Marathon5K6.1 Miles
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Bob Alvarez Run For Your Health Prediction 5K and the Lyle Smith Fun Runs (half mile and mile)Sherwood, OH5K800m1 Miles
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Sgt. Brian Dulle 5K Walk - 14th AnnualLebanon, OHCorner SponsorIn Person 5KRecipient Family (password required)Shirt Only +3 more
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Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids RunColumbus, OHMarathonHalf Marathon10K29.3 Miles +2 more
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The Ken Ganley Companies and The Brecksville Kiwanis 13th Annual Trick-or-TrotBrecksville, OH5K1 Miles
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Ohio
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Columbus MarathonColumbus, OH Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~15,000 runners
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United States Air Force MarathonDayton, OH Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~13,500 runners
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OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter MarathonColumbus, OH Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf MarathonQuarter Marathon5K ~12,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run ColumbusColumbus, OH Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K5K1K ~12,000 runners
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Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day RaceCincinnati, OH Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K ~11,000 runners
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Cleveland Turkey TrotCleveland, OH Usually held in November · date not confirmed5 Mile5K1 Mile Walk ~9,500 runners
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Glass City MarathonToledo, OH Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~8,000 runners
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Komen Columbus Race for the CureColumbus, OH Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Walk ~7,600 runners
When 5Ks happen in Ohio
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 5 upcoming races
- April
- 11 upcoming races
- May
- 7 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 46 upcoming races
- October
- 154 upcoming races
- November
- 87 upcoming races
- December
- 31 upcoming races
Ohio cities with the most 5Ks
- Cleveland
- 22 upcoming races
- Columbus
- 17 upcoming races
- Cincinnati
- 14 upcoming races
- Fairborn
- 9 upcoming races
- Westerville
- 8 upcoming races
- Toledo
- 8 upcoming races
- Canton
- 8 upcoming races
- Lewis Center
- 7 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Columbus MarathonColumbus, OH Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~15,000 runners
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United States Air Force MarathonDayton, OH Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~13,500 runners
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OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter MarathonColumbus, OH Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf MarathonQuarter Marathon5K ~12,000 runners
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SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run ColumbusColumbus, OH Usually held in November · date not confirmed15K5K1K ~12,000 runners
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Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day RaceCincinnati, OH Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K5K ~11,000 runners
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Cleveland Turkey TrotCleveland, OH Usually held in November · date not confirmed5 Mile5K1 Mile Walk ~9,500 runners
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Glass City MarathonToledo, OH Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~8,000 runners
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Komen Columbus Race for the CureColumbus, OH Usually held in May · date not confirmed5K1 Mile Walk ~7,600 runners
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Komen Northeast Ohio Cleveland Race for the CureCleveland, OH Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K run/walk1-mile walkKids Dash ~7,000 runners
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Pro Football Hall of Fame MarathonOH Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~6,000 runners
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A Christmas Story RunCleveland, OH Usually held in December · date not confirmed10K5K ~5,000 runners
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Hyde Park BlastCincinnati, OH Usually held in June · date not confirmed4 Mile Run/WalkElite 5KKids Run ~4,000 runners
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Arnold 5K (Run/Walk, Pump and Run, and Ruck)Columbus, OH Usually held in March · date not confirmed5K Run/Walk5K Pump and Run5K Ruck ~3,000 runners
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Hall of Fame Half MarathonCanton, OH Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,500 runners
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Reindeer RunLakewood, OH Usually held in December · date not confirmed5KKids Dasher DashMerry Mile ~1,200 runners
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WTOL River Run (Toledo Flags River Run 4 Miler)Toledo, OH Usually held in July · date not confirmed4 Mile5K10KVirtual 4 Miler ~1,200 runners
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Rock Hall Half Marathon, 10K & 5KCleveland, OH Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K3-Person Relay ~1,000 runners
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Warm Up ColumbusDublin, OH Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~150 runners
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"5K Run & Walk for a Great Cause" organized by Indian American Chamber of Commerce Greater Cincinnati & Northern KentuckyMason, OH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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"For Your Health" 5K Run/Walk & 1-mile Fun WalkNewark, OH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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5K Foot Pursuit — In Pursuit of Suicide AwarenessFindlay, OH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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5k Harvest Wine Run at Stoney Ridge WineryBryan, OH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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5K Race for the Willowick Gold StarEastlake, OH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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9/11 Heroes Run - Cleveland, OhioCleveland, OH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Abbey Rose Foundation 5K Color Run & Kids Fun RunHuron, OH Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Abbott Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1 mileColumbus, OH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & SolesDayton, OH Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Ohio: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Ohio?
- RaceRove currently lists 348 upcoming 5Ks in Ohio with a confirmed date, plus 351 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Ohio cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Cleveland (22), Columbus (17), Cincinnati (14), Fairborn (9) and Westerville (8).
- When is 5K season in Ohio?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (154), November (87) and September (46).
- What is the biggest 5K in Ohio?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Ohio is the Columbus Marathon, with about 15,000 runners across all of its distances.
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