Running Events in Ohio

Luxottica 5K Run and Walk and 1 Mile Run, Walk or Crawl. This is a private event for employees and contractors.

The Dirty Trail Race Series, presented by Salomon, is a short trail race series for Northeast Ohio. The Series features races from 5k to half marathon distances in the best NE Ohio parks.

All proceeds benefit the Demetrius Cameron-Lee Smith Scholarship fund at the Cleveland Montessori School. To date, race proceeds have provided over $12,000 in scholarship to students at Cleveland Montessori.

The 5K, 10K, and Fun Run begin and end at Centerville High School football stadium. Join us after the race for food, awards, and of course, Bill's Donut's famous donuts!

This race is held each year the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend in honor of Rocky Zanowick who was from Miamisburg and who died while serving his country. In 2017 this race had Team Fastrax skydivers jump in the American flag to the start the race. If you were there, you know it was amazing. If you weren't there, you should come this year. You will be proud to be an American!

Its a birdIts a planeIts the most SUPER event of all! Dust off those capes and grab your super pet! Its time for Furry Skurry & Furry Fest!

The event starts and finishes on the Historic Medina Square. The course runs through our beautiful city, around the crushed gravel trail of Lake Medina, through scenic neighborhoods and then runners head back up to the square. This race is being held by the Medina County Road Runners.

The First Annual weULTRA Run (FAwR) is not just another run. The FAwR is not a race, it is a journey. The FAwR is an adventure with friends, yet at the same time, a personal examination of oneself.

From Wooster Pike, turn south on Pleasant Street past the Bell Tower park and ballfields. Right on Mariemont Ave. and follow it down the hill until it deadends at the Mariemont Pool.

Join us for a family-run, charitable 5k in support of the local ALS Association, which provides much-needed services to local ALS patients and their families. The course is fast and fun, and all proceeds go to charity. Organized by 13-year-old Zach Green in memory of his grandmother, Marlin Marshall, who died from complications of ALS in 2015.

Join us in Avon Lake on Sunday, May 26, for the 7th annual Veterans Honor Run. Put on your best Red, White, and Blue as we run through the streets and parks in honor of our veterans and their sacrifices.

First ever Eat & Run 5k at Taste of Cincinnati.

The 2019 Johnnys Run will leave the Mentor Fire Dept #1 building on Heisley Rd. at 8:00am.

A Grosse Ile tradition for over 30 years. Hosted by the Island Road Runners. One of the most scenic courses in S.E. Michigan.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a grade/middle school in University Heights.

The city's second oldest race is back. With as many names(Memorial Day Race, Memorial Run, Memorial Day Run, Fork in the Road, Clifton Classic, Conquest de Clifton, RCGC River Run) through the years as Spinal Tap drummers, this years edition is known as Memorial Day Race 43.

Celebrate PRIDE month & PRIDE in the CLE weekend at the 3rd annual Stonewall PRIDE Run 5K run & 1 mile walk!

Come out and join Summit Academy for our 1st community-wide 3K (2 Miles) Color Run! We are raising funds to help the homeless in our community by creating care packages and distributing them throughout the community. We will also use part of the proceeds to help families in need within our school community.

Join us for the 12th annual StAR4Life 5K and 1 mile run / walk on Saturday June 1! The event at Saint Ambrose Church Brunswick, OH will raise funds and awareness for Cancer research and Cancer care. We will come together to celebrate those who are fighting the battle and to remember our family and friends who have lost the battle. Our event will benefit three amazing organizations that provide much needed support to our community - the American Cancer Society, Holy Family Home and Collin Cares Cure Cancer.

Please join the St. Mark Parish community for the 18th annual Run for the Arts, Saturday June 1. Great family atmosphere, awesome kids fun run, and a 5K route through the beautiful streets of West Park.

The Hometown Hero 5K is a unique event that kicks off a communal day honoring the life of Adam S. Hamilton, his sacrifice and those who have sacrificed for all of us. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Adam S. Hamilton Memorial & Athletic Scholarship Fund. Each year, two $10,000 scholarships are awarded to worthy Roosevelt High School seniors who have shown leadership in the classroom, on the playing fields and in the community. In addition to maintaining a 3.0 GPA and lettering in two sports. So what are you waiting for? Come make a difference in someone's life.

SICSAs Lift Your Leg helps thousands of animals annually by raising critical funding for their care and adoption. Each year, over 1,200 people and their dogs join together and raise money, run and walk in support of animals in need. Participants can choose between the 10K, 5K, and a fun 1-mile course.

Come join us for one of the sweetest, most deliciously fun family 5k run/walks in Cleveland. When you finish, don't be bashful to raise your arms and celebrate your accomplishment and collect a beautiful medal (oh and candy)! Make sure you smile for our photographer so you and your friends/family can enjoy your beautiful (and free) race photo for years to come!

Join us for our annual charity 5K run through Munroe Falls and the Bike and Hike trail. Runners and Walkers welcome.

A scenic race course that takes you through the historic Western Reserve Academy utilizing cross country trails. The trails are non-technical and very beginner friendly. Proceeds will be donated to The Childrens Center at Valley View. This preschool will be located in the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority neighborhood in Akrons North Hill community. Starting in Jan of 2020, this preschool will provide families access to a quality preschool in an area where no other opportunities exist.

Please join us for the Cleveland, OH Team Hope Walk & 5K on Sunday, June 2nd! Walk with us as we support the mission of HDSA to improve the lives of everyone with Huntingtons disease!

The Friends of the Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter will partner with the City of Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter to host the 2nd annual Paws around the Park Woodhaven 5k. Dogs Welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter.

Run with the Peanuts gang! This one-of-a-kind race is back for its 6th year with your choice of a half-marathon, quarter-marathon, 5K, or 1-mile fun run and the best swag around: a collectible and connectable Peanuts finisher medal, awesome race swag, and a ticket to the park for race weekend!

Please join us for the 10th annual Fat Little 5K & 1 Mile Walk! Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

This is the third year for the Lincoln Park Schools Education Foundation RAILS RALLY 5K run/walk. The Lincoln Park Public Schools Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to attract, manage, and distribute charitable gifts to provide educational opportunities that enhance the Lincoln Park School's commitment to excellence.

This is the 5th annual 5k race in memory of my daughter, Sophia. She was a beautiful, energetic, loving, two year old little girl, who loved running with her four brothers.

Join us for the "Beat The Wheat" 5K!

All proceeds benefit the Fish & Loaves client choice food pantry distributing 1.6 million pounds of food annually to Allen Park, Brownstown Township, Dearborn Heights, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Woodhaven and our 50/50 Partner organizations.

The annual run brings athletes of all abilities together to support the Slavic Village neighborhood. As in previous years, participants are encouraged to celebrate the neighborhoods Slavic roots and live healthy active lifestyles by bringing together friends and family members to challenge themselves to complete the course.

The Biggest Flag Day Race and Walk in the State of Ohio! Super sharp patriotic Flag Day style shirt to the first 250 entries.

Please join the St. John Bosco Parish community for the Annual Run with Me 5K & 1 Mile Walk! Beautiful 5K & 1 Mile routes that wind along Big Creek Parkway on the MetroParks path.

Celebrate your freedom at the Liberty Festival 5K, 10K and one mile, and be a part of something BIG!

The Rhino Rush 5K is a fundraiser for rhino conservation efforts in Kenya and Southeast Asia. Funds raised at this event will join Bowling for Rhinos, the premier conservation fundraiser of the American Association of Zoo Keepers. Since 1991, Bowling for Rhinos has raised over 7 million dollars for rhino conservation. 100% of the profits from Bowling for Rhinos go to support the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, the International Rhino Foundation in Indonesia, and Action for Cheetahs in Kenya.

Run through historic Ohio City, then attend the after party and get your first beer on us! The Ohio City Run & Crawl has been a Cleveland tradition for over a decade, featuring a 5k and kids' fun run starting right in the heart of the district.

The Sweet & Savory 60 Mile Relay is 60-ish mile relay that traces the outer necklace of the Cleveland Metropolitan Parks and benefits the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Join us for a Hudson, Ohio run like no other! Run for Rwanda will take place Father's Day weekend. Lace up with Dad, and get ready to run on a beautiful trail through Hudson Springs Park, adjacent to Seton Catholic School. Loop around the 50-acre lake and catch glimpses of natural wildlife along the path. For the cheer squad, there are several great playgrounds right along the route to keep the kids busy during the race. A coffee truck will be on-site during and after the race for post-event hydration. This race will be like none other with local celebrities, a live DJ, and an after party. You can sign up to run, walk, or just donate to support this amazing cause. You do not have to run to be a part of Race Day!

Join us for our annual Road to Hope 5K Run/1 Mile Walk.

Our obstacle course races let you conquer obstacles and mud as yourself. You're the true hero at the terrain race finish line.

As part of Riverview Summerfest festivities, participants will enjoy a challenging 5k course taking you to the highest elevation and most spectacular view in Downriver -- top of the hill at Riverview Highlands Golf Course and back.

Presented by The Sherwin-Williams Women's Club Benefiting Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center.