Come run, repeat, and celebrate Pleasant Ridge! Ridge & Repeat is a new community run in the heart of Pleasant Ridge, created to bring neighbors together through running, fitness, and community spirit. The course is a one-mile loop through the neighborhood, with runners choosing to complete 1, 2, or 3 miles. This event is being […]
The Oktoberfest Meiler Vier is a four-mile run that traditionally kicks off the Columbus Oktoberfest Festival. The 2026 Oktoberfest Meiler Vier will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. All participants will receive a complimentary beer (craft beer excluded), a complimentary sausage and FREE parking* at the 2026 Columbus Oktoberfest. For complete informationregarding the Oktoberfest […]
On September 12th, 2026, at 8AM, the Hebron Pie Festival is hosting the 2nd annual Hebron Pie Festival 5K. This exciting event invites runners, walkers, and families of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the flat and fast, well-marked course through Hebron and along the paved Ohio Canal Greenway trail. Whether you’re chasing a […]
Lace up for a 5K full of farmyard fun! Hosted on a working farm, the Crops & Cows Challenge Course winds you past the pumpkin patch, through shady woods, and down crop lanes and pasture trails. The course consists of over 20 obstacles offering the perfect balance of challenge for competitive racers while remaining family-friendly […]
The Dwell Student Ministry Camps 5k trail race through Sharon Woods Metro Park, to benefit students from Dwell Community Church to attend a life-changing summer camp with their peers. This is a race to the benefit of middle and high school students looking at attend summer camps with friends through Dwell Community Church. These life-changing trips are dearly loved […]
Hope For The Warriors® is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family […]
Join us for Columbus Humane’s 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival, a community event raising funds to support animal cruelty investigations across Franklin County. Run, walk, or simply come celebrate animals—every step helps protect pets in need. The event takes place Sunday, September 13 at Bank Run Metro Park (1570 Rohr Road, […]
The Miles for Manufacturing (M4M) 5K Run/Walk is a beloved tradition at IMTS, uniting the manufacturing community around two shared passions: staying active and giving back. Launched at IMTS 2014, the event has raised more than $250,000 to date-all of which goes directly to STEM programs around the country that prepare the next generation of […]
Get ready to kick off the new school year with excitement at the 7th Annual Depp Dash Family Fun Run & Walk, happening on Friday, September 18th, 2026, in Plain City, Union! Check-in will occur at 6:00 p.m. with the race starting at 6:30 p.m.. Race participants will have a choice between three distances: a […]
#RUNforherfreedom Join the Freedom Movement! The Aruna Project is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to freeing, employing, and empowering sexually enslaved women. What: 5k When: September 19th, 2026 at 8:30am Where: Fowling Warehouse 1125 E Brookside Pkwy, Indianapolis IN When you participate in the Aruna Run, you run or walk to help bring freedom […]
The 3 Pits 5K is being held to raise funds for Three Pits and a Lady. We will be offering a 5K and 1 miler option, including in person and virtual participants. All participants receive a goodie bag, finishers medal and t-shirts sponsored by Rent-2-Own of Circleville. Prices5k$30Virtual 5k$351 Miler$20Kids 13 and Under are half […]
Walk, run, or just come for the FUN! Join us Sunday, September 20th at 9:00am for our 2nd Annual KWF Cleveland 5k FUN Run and 1 Mile Walk in the Bonnie Park area of the Cleveland Metroparks in Strongsville. It will be a day packed full of FUN, including a KWF gift delivery to a […]
"Finish At Home Plate" Columbus Clippers 5K The 2026 Columbus Clippers 5K Run / Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20 at Huntington Park. Runners and walkers will take a 3.1-mile tour of the Scioto Mile before "Finishing at Home Plate" inside Huntington Park. Afterwards, the Post-Race Party & Concert will be held in the […]
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run! Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, […]
Join us on Saturday, September 26th at Stoney Creek Metro Park to "pave the way" for those struggling with homelessness, substance use, domestic violence and trafficking. At Grace Centers of Hope, we tackle the root cause of all these issues to help men, women and children become productive members of society through our 1-year life […]
Cops and Cookies Memorial 5K Run: Join the Fun and Honor Our Heroes! Mark your calendar for the Annual Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard 5K Run! This beloved event is more than just a race—it’s a day to honor our fallen officers, support the community, and, of course, indulge in cookies everywhere! Event Details:Date: […]
Join the Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation for their 5th annual Kids in Capes 5K + Fun Run to benefit pediatric cancer research grants! The route runs a gorgeous (and mostly flat!) 5K route through North Upper Arlington, beginning and ending at Thompson Park. A shorter kids dash and 1-mile option take place within Thompson Park. […]
Join Columbus Rotary at historic Green Lawn Cemetery during the 7th annual Walking with the Dead 5k Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk. Beer garden, costume prizes, ghost tours and fun for the whole family will be at this just-spooky-enough event. Sponsored by Green Lawn Cemetery and Jones Lumber. Ghosts! Moats! Monuments! Scenic Paths! And then […]
The annual 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Fun Run/Health Walk draws more runners each and every year is set to run through The Village of Sugarcreek on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The race takes place in front of the Sugarcreek Fire Department, 154 Broadway Street Sugarcreek, OH 44681. Ohio Swiss Festival:The race is part of the Ohio Swiss Festival held the fourth […]
Join Ohio American Water Works Association (OAWWA) to raise funds for Water for People, a nonprofit organization with a mission to build a world where all people have access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services that are resilient in the face of climate change, equitable to all, and bring health and prosperity to […]
10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health & Animal RescuePortage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319 In Person: Saturday, October 3, 20268:00 am Check in Begins9:00 am 5K Run/Walk Start≈10:30 am Awards Ceremony, Remembrance, and Presentation Virtual Option:KJ's has a 5k virtual option too! A virtual 5k means you can run, walk, […]
Gravel Day offers unique adventures on the gravel roads and outdoor trails of beautiful southeast Ohio. Participants can select from 11-mile to 48-mile looped gravel cycling routes, 10- and 24-mile mountain biking routes, or the Trail Run/Hike! 100% of participant-raised funds support innovative cancer research at the OSUCCC – James. For complete information regarding Pelotonia Gravel […]
Join TASH in Pittsburgh, PA for a 5K benefit race on October 3rd, 2026! "The Olé 5k Benefit Race features the best post-race fiesta in the ‘Burgh! Participants enjoy a professionally timed race followed by a Mexican buffet, smoothies/hot chocolate/coffee, festive music, 50/50 raffle, and collectable finisher medals for everyone who completes the race. Prizes […]
Join us for our 2nd annual 5K event on Saturday October 3 at Walnut Woods Metro Park in Groveport, Ohio. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. […]
The FRIENDS OF THE JOSEPHINUM again present the Josephinum 5K Run / Walk at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Please note that to support the growth of the event and provide a better experience for runners and walkers, the Josephinum 4-Miler is now the Josephinum 5K Run / Walk. The Friends of the Josephinum 8th Annual 5K Run / […]
