5K Races in Ohio
Ohio has 475 upcoming 5K races scheduled for 2026. That is the 3rd-highest event count for 5K races of any state. Most of the calendar falls in the warmer months: 298 of 475 races (63%) take place between May and September, with August (106 events) the busiest month. No single city dominates the calendar. Cleveland leads with 26 races, followed by Columbus (18), Westerville (14), and Cincinnati (13). The remaining 85% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
5K races by month in Ohio
Aug (106) · Sep (104) · Oct (91) · Jul (84) · Nov (55) · Dec (19) · Apr (8) · Mar (3) · May (3) · Feb (1) · Jun (1)
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Running
2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Minerva, OH
2026 Minerva Strong 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Running
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (29)
Beavercreek, OH
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Beavercreek, OH (29)
Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk
Running
Elgin Local Lifewise Walk/Run 5K
Prospect, OH
Elgin Local Lifewise Walk/Run 5K
Running
Friday Night Lights 5K
Mentor, OH
