5K, 10K, Half & Full Marathons
- 5k races
Name City Date Website Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 28 May 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Medina Half Marathon Medina, OH 28 May 2022 Medina Half Marathon Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 28 May 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K Damascus, OH 28 May 2022 DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 28 May 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 4 June 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 4 June 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Middie Madness 5K Middletown, OH 4 June 2022 Middie Madness 5K Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 4 June 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 11 June 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Farm Fresh 5K Blacklick, OH 11 June 2022 Farm Fresh 5K Deer Creek Trail Scramble Mt. Sterling, OH 11 June 2022 Deer Creek Trail Scramble Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 11 June 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 11 June 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 18 June 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Muddy Mini Half Marathon Toledo, OH 18 June 2022 Muddy Mini Half Marathon Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 18 June 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Run for Your Heart Bryan, OH 18 June 2022 Run for Your Heart Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 18 June 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Steve Takacs 5K for ALS Chesterland, OH 18 June 2022 Steve Takacs 5K for ALS Black Swamp Dash Oak Harbor, OH 18 June 2022 Black Swamp Dash Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 25 June 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 25 June 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Indian Mud Run Coshocton, OH 25 June 2022 Indian Mud Run Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 25 June 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun A Most Excellent Race Strongsville, OH 26 June 2022 A Most Excellent Race Operation: Stronger Together Whitehouse, OH 26 June 2022 Operation: Stronger Together Tomahawk Trot 5K Gnadenhutten, OH 1 July 2022 Tomahawk Trot 5K Ice Cream 5K Cincinnati, OH 2 July 2022 Ice Cream 5K Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 2 July 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 2 July 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 2 July 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Grove City Firecracker 5K Grove City, OH 4 July 2022 Grove City Firecracker 5K Boy with the Boot 5K Sandusky, OH 4 July 2022 Boy with the Boot 5K Trillium Sylvania, OH 9 July 2022 Trillium Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 9 July 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 9 July 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 9 July 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 16 July 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 16 July 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Bubble Run - Cleveland Middleburg Heights, OH 16 July 2022 Bubble Run - Cleveland Queen City Trail Scramble Waynesville, OH 16 July 2022 Queen City Trail Scramble Summer Sizzler - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 16 July 2022 Summer Sizzler - Cincinnati Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 16 July 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Summer Sizzler - Columbus Columbus, OH 17 July 2022 Summer Sizzler - Columbus Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 23 July 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Terrain Race - Cleveland Middleburg Heights, OH 23 July 2022 Terrain Race - Cleveland Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 23 July 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 23 July 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun B'nai B'rith Health Run University Heights, OH 24 July 2022 B'nai B'rith Health Run Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Greenville, OH 30 July 2022 Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 30 July 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 30 July 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 30 July 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun OSU Trifit Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon Columbus, OH 31 July 2022 OSU Trifit Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 6 August 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 6 August 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 6 August 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 13 August 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 13 August 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 13 August 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Cal Tri Columbus Mt. Sterling, OH 14 August 2022 Cal Tri Columbus Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 20 August 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 20 August 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 20 August 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Run for Rainbow Cleveland, OH 20 August 2022 Run for Rainbow Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 27 August 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Boy Scout Half Marathon Bowling Green, OH 27 August 2022 Boy Scout Half Marathon Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 27 August 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 27 August 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 3 September 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 3 September 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 3 September 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 3 September 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Rooster Run/Walk Canfield, OH 4 September 2022 Rooster Run/Walk Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 10 September 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 10 September 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 10 September 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Amish Country Half Marathon Millersburg, OH 10 September 2022 Amish Country Half Marathon Portage Lakes Trail Scramble Akron, OH 10 September 2022 Portage Lakes Trail Scramble Air Force Marathon Dayton, OH 16 September 2022 Air Force Marathon Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 17 September 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun 5K at Put-In-Bay Put-in-Bay, OH 17 September 2022 5K at Put-In-Bay Teal Power 5K Blue Ash, OH 17 September 2022 Teal Power 5K Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 17 September 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 17 September 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 24 September 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 24 September 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 24 September 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Grand Lake Marathon Celina, OH 24 September 2022 Grand Lake Marathon Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 1 October 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Nun Run Canfield, OH 1 October 2022 Nun Run Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 1 October 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 1 October 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OH 1 October 2022 The Barkcamp Race Cleveland Heights Happy 5K Cleveland, OH 2 October 2022 Cleveland Heights Happy 5K Bearcats Dash & Bash Cincinnati, OH 2 October 2022 Bearcats Dash & Bash Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 8 October 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Police K-9 Association K-9 5K Canton, OH 8 October 2022 Police K-9 Association K-9 5K Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 8 October 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 8 October 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Superheroes Kickin Cancer 5K Oregon, OH 8 October 2022 Superheroes Kickin Cancer 5K MacQueens Run for Your Life Holland, OH 9 October 2022 MacQueens Run for Your Life Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 15 October 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Fall Finish - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 15 October 2022 Fall Finish - Cincinnati S.O.U.L 5K Strongsville, OH 15 October 2022 S.O.U.L 5K Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 15 October 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Crusader 5K Steubenville, OH 15 October 2022 Crusader 5K Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 15 October 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Fall Finish - Columbus Columbus, OH 16 October 2022 Fall Finish - Columbus Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 22 October 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 22 October 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 22 October 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Youngstown Marathon Youngstown, OH 23 October 2022 Youngstown Marathon Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 29 October 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Sippo Lake parkrun Canton, OH 29 October 2022 Sippo Lake parkrun Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 29 October 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Mansfield OH parkrun Mansfield, OH 5 November 2022 Mansfield OH parkrun Turkey Trails - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 5 November 2022 Turkey Trails - Cincinnati Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Cleveland, OH 5 November 2022 Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation parkrun Super Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5K Reynoldsburg, OH 5 November 2022 Super Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5K Turkey Trails - Columbus Columbus, OH 6 November 2022 Turkey Trails - Columbus United Way of Fairfield County 5K Lancaster, OH 12 November 2022 United Way of Fairfield County 5K Brett Wightman Memorial 5K Sabina, OH 12 November 2022 Brett Wightman Memorial 5K Hot Cider Hustle - Gates Mills Gates Mills, OH 13 November 2022 Hot Cider Hustle - Gates Mills Camp James A Garfield Veteran's Day 5K Windham, OH 13 November 2022 Camp James A Garfield Veteran's Day 5K Dayton Leftover Turkey Trot Dayton, OH 19 November 2022 Dayton Leftover Turkey Trot Hot Chocolate 15K/5K - Columbus Columbus, OH 20 November 2022 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K - Columbus MIEF Turkey Trot Ottawa, OH 24 November 2022 MIEF Turkey Trot Luminaria 5K West Liberty, OH 25 November 2022 Luminaria 5K Resolution Run 5K Beavercreek, OH 31 December 2022 Resolution Run 5K Pancake Run Miamisburg, OH 1 January 2023 Pancake Run About 5k races
A 5K is the shortest of the common running event distances, consisting of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). These events can either be competitive or social, depending on the particular event you are looking into running. 5Ks are the most popular of road running events because of their relatively short distance which allows not only the seasoned runners to run, but novice runners, joggers and newcomers as well. 5Ks are also something fun for families to do together.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors included how long the course has been around, the race swag and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is. There are currently 1,674 5K races in the state of Ohio. Most of these 5K races are held in May, September and October, with over 200 events in each month.
What are the best 5K races in Cleveland?
There are many 5K races to choose from as the Cleveland area is host to many 5K races throughout it's many communities. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some are fun runs and others are racing events, but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 5K running events in Cleveland include A Christmas Story 5K, the Garage Sale 5K, and the Rite Aid Cleveland 5K. These are just a few of the many 5K events in the Cleveland Area.
- 10k races
Name City Date Website Columbus 10K Columbus, OH 5 June 2022 Columbus 10K Deer Creek Trail Scramble Mt. Sterling, OH 11 June 2022 Deer Creek Trail Scramble Towpath Twilight Ten-Ten Tremont, OH 17 June 2022 Towpath Twilight Ten-Ten A Most Excellent Race Strongsville, OH 26 June 2022 A Most Excellent Race River Run 10K Toledo, OH 4 July 2022 River Run 10K Summer Sizzler - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 16 July 2022 Summer Sizzler - Cincinnati Queen City Trail Scramble Waynesville, OH 16 July 2022 Queen City Trail Scramble Summer Sizzler - Columbus Columbus, OH 17 July 2022 Summer Sizzler - Columbus Goodyear Half Marathon Akron, OH 13 August 2022 Goodyear Half Marathon Little Miami Half Marathon Morrow, OH 14 August 2022 Little Miami Half Marathon Cal Tri Columbus Mt. Sterling, OH 14 August 2022 Cal Tri Columbus Boy Scout Half Marathon Bowling Green, OH 27 August 2022 Boy Scout Half Marathon Amish Country Half Marathon Millersburg, OH 10 September 2022 Amish Country Half Marathon Portage Lakes Trail Scramble Akron, OH 10 September 2022 Portage Lakes Trail Scramble Air Force Marathon Dayton, OH 17 September 2022 Air Force Marathon The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OH 1 October 2022 The Barkcamp Race Towpath Marathon Cleveland, OH 8 October 2022 Towpath Marathon MacQueens Run for Your Life Holland, OH 9 October 2022 MacQueens Run for Your Life Fall Finish - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 15 October 2022 Fall Finish - Cincinnati Fall Finish - Columbus Columbus, OH 16 October 2022 Fall Finish - Columbus Turkey Trails - Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 5 November 2022 Turkey Trails - Cincinnati Turkey Trails - Columbus Columbus, OH 6 November 2022 Turkey Trails - Columbus Dayton Leftover Turkey Trot Dayton, OH 19 November 2022 Dayton Leftover Turkey Trot Pancake Run Miamisburg, OH 1 January 2023 Pancake Run About 10k races
A 10K is one of the most common running event distances, consisting of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). These events can either be competitive or more for fun, depending on the particular one you are looking into. They are twice the distance of the 5K and still relatively short in distance. Less runners tend to participate then the 5K, but these events still get a lot of not only seasoned runners, but novice runners and joggers in attendance.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors included how long the course has been around, the bling and medals, what runners thought of them and how scenic the course is. According to Running in the USA, there are 2,004 10K races in Ohio with over 200 10K race events held in April, May, June, July, September and October.
What are the best 10K races in Ohio?
There are many 10K races to choose from in Ohio as there are many communities and neighborhoods that host race events. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some are fun runs and other are racing events, but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the notable 10K running events in Ohio include the A Christmas Story 10K, the Flying Pig Marathon Toyota 10K and W&S Thanksgiving Day 10K. There are just a few of the many 10K races held throughout the state of Ohio.
- Half marathons
Name City Date Website Medina Half Marathon Medina, OH 28 May 2022 Medina Half Marathon Muddy Mini Half Marathon Toledo, OH 18 June 2022 Muddy Mini Half Marathon Heartland Series - Day 1 - OH Hicksville, OH 9 July 2022 Heartland Series - Day 1 - OH Queen City Trail Scramble Waynesville, OH 16 July 2022 Queen City Trail Scramble Happy Half Marathon Happy Half Marathon start Springfield, OH 13 August 2022 Happy Half Marathon Goodyear Half Marathon Akron, OH 13 August 2022 Goodyear Half Marathon Little Miami Half Marathon Morrow, OH 14 August 2022 Little Miami Half Marathon Amish Country Half Marathon Millersburg, OH 10 September 2022 Amish Country Half Marathon Air Force Marathon Dayton, OH 17 September 2022 Air Force Marathon Akron Marathon Akron, OH 24 September 2022 Akron Marathon Grand Lake Marathon Celina, OH 24 September 2022 Grand Lake Marathon The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OH 1 October 2022 The Barkcamp Race Towpath Marathon Cleveland, OH 8 October 2022 Towpath Marathon Queen Bee Half Marathon Cincinnati, OH 8 October 2022 Queen Bee Half Marathon Monkey Marathon Maineville, OH 8 October 2022 Monkey Marathon Youngstown Marathon Youngstown, OH 23 October 2022 Youngstown Marathon Pancake Run Miamisburg, OH 1 January 2023 Pancake Run About Half marathons
A Half Marathon event consists of running 13 miles (21 kilometers) and as the label suggests, is half of a standard Marathon of 26 miles. The popularity, participants of the half marathon distance, and its events have significantly grown since the early 2000's and they continue to do so, with massive events popping up all over the states. The growth rate of participants for the half marathon distance is currently higher than that of the full. According to Running In the USA, there are 100 half marathons in the state of Ohio. Most of these half marathons take place in April, June, August, September and October with at least 10 events each month.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors include how long the event has been around, the runner perks and Finisher's Medals, what runners thought of the event and how scenic the 13.1-mile course is.
What are the best Half Marathon events in Columbus?
There are many popular half marathon events in Columbus, Ohio. As the capital and largest city in the state of Ohio, it is an ideal location for a half marathon event. Some of these are charity events for fundraising, some fun runs and other racing events, but it all comes down to the runners. Some of the more notable half marathon events include the Brokeman's Half Marathon and the Capital City Half Marathon. There are many more Half Marathon events, so these are just a sampling of what is available to runners.
- Marathons
Name City Date Website Mohican 100 Mile, 50 Mile and Marathon Runs Loudonville, OH 4 June 2022 Mohican 100 Mile, 50 Mile and Marathon Runs Heartland Series - Day 1 - OH Hicksville, OH 9 July 2022 Heartland Series - Day 1 - OH Queen City Trail Scramble Waynesville, OH 16 July 2022 Queen City Trail Scramble Air Force Marathon Dayton, OH 17 September 2022 Air Force Marathon Grand Lake Marathon Celina, OH 24 September 2022 Grand Lake Marathon Akron Marathon Akron, OH 24 September 2022 Akron Marathon The Barkcamp Race Belmont, OH 1 October 2022 The Barkcamp Race Towpath Marathon Cleveland, OH 8 October 2022 Towpath Marathon Monkey Marathon Maineville, OH 8 October 2022 Monkey Marathon Youngstown Marathon Youngstown, OH 23 October 2022 Youngstown Marathon Pancake Run Miamisburg, OH 1 January 2023 Pancake Run About Marathons
Marathon events consist of 26 miles (42 kilometers) and the courses are typically laid out through roads. Starting in the Olympics in the early 1900's, marathons have quickly picked up in popularity and in 2017 there are currently more than 800 events being held in North America, and that number is consistently growing. Over 90% of these marathons are being held in the United States, with 7% being held in Canada. About 72% of these marathons are certified, which means they are Boston Marathon Qualifiers. September and October are the most popular months for marathon events, with over 100 in each month.
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We checked what events runners looked for the most and we compared statistics on how many runners held interest in any given event. Feedback left by runners who participated in the course was also considered. Other factors include how long the event has been around, the runner perks and Finisher's Medals, what runners thought of the event and how scenic the 26.2-mile course is. Eight of the ten marathons described above are qualifiers for the Boston Marathon.
What are the best Marathon events in Ohio?
There are many popular marathon events in Ohio. Ohio is home to 27 marathons with most of these held in April, September and October. Some of the more notable marathon events include the Flying Pig Marathon, the Columbus Marathon and the Athens Marathon.