Join Engineers Without Borders – University of Cincinnati for our inaugural 5K Run/Walk! This community event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, bringing together students, faculty, alumni, and local supporters for a great cause. All proceeds from the race directly support the University of Cincinnati Engineers Without Borders chapter and […]
The 3rd annual Lake Community Hope 5k run/walk and fun run will be on 8/23/26. This event will occur in the Lake Community with the partnership of the Lake Community YMCA, to raise money for the Lake Community Hope Scholarship Fund in Memory of Melissa, Renee, Amber and Evan. This year we will feature a new […]
The 2026 OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon and Purple Heart 5K benefitting the Upper Arlington Foundation will be held on Sunday, August 23. The OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half & Quarter Marathon will feature a distance for everybody: OhioHealth Grandview Yard Half Marathon (13.1 miles), OhioHealth Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) and the Purple Heart […]
Get ready to run, jog, or walk at the 3rd Annual Shady City Race on the Jim Simmons Memorial Trail in Marysville, Ohio! Test your pace on this tree-lined, chip-timed, paved trail race. Choose from the Leafy Loop 5K, the Tree Line Trek 10K, or the Sapling Dash for kids. Whether you're a pro runner […]
Join us for a meaningful 5K Family Fun Walk/Run dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving importance of working smoke detectors in every home. Every year, lives are lost due to preventable fire incidents. Early detection saves lives—and something as simple as a functioning smoke detector can make all the difference. Together we can Honor […]
Join us at the Hoot! In the early morning hours the elusive and fiercely predatory population of owls have haunted Rocks and Roots trail runners since time began.Given their mysterious nocturnal habitats and often eerie vocalizations, owls are ripe fodder for superstitions. Owls have been considered omens of good luck, bad fortune, impendingdoom, wisdom, foolishness, […]
#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, 10k, 1-Mile When: September 7, 2026 at 8:00am Where: Smale Riverfront Park 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 When you participate in the Aruna Run, you run or walk […]
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 […]
September 11-19, 2026, is National Suicide Prevention Week, which is an opportunity to bring prevention and awareness to our community. This is Knox County Suicide Coalition is holding its sixteenth annual 5k/10k walk and run on September 12th at Ariel Foundation Park, starting at 5:00 P.M. Suicide affects all walks of life, we want to send […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
"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 […]
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 […]
Ride Cincinnati 2026 will take place on Saturday, September 26, and promises an exciting day-of experience for all participants. This year’s event features a variety of route options spanning both sides of the Ohio River, offering scenic and engaging rides for cyclists of all levels. The day will be filled with a festive atmosphere, bringing together […]
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: […]
We are excited to return to Alum Creek State Park beach on Saturday, September 26th for the 18th Annual 5K for K9s! You also have the option to run or walk with your four-legged friends virtually between 9/24-9/27 if you cannot attend the event in person. We will have 100 great auction and raffle items […]
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. […]
