5K Races Near Columbus, OH
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 45 upcoming 5K races near Columbus, OH from October 2026 to May 2027. The next is VEGA Mason 5K on October 9 in Lebanon, OH. Registration is open for 39.
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October 2026
36 racesCardington Yutaka Technologies Benefiting Make- A- Wish Monster Dash 5k
Cardington, OH5KOpen until Oct 8from $15The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan
Yellow Springs, OH6 hrHalf Marathon+3Open until Oct 11from $40Fall For Jesus 5k Run or Walk- Benefiting AHG Troop OH-3125
Big Prairie, OH5K1 miOpen until Oct 17from $30Haunted 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Beavercreek, OH (42)
Beavercreek, OHHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Oct 17from $30Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Jesse Owens 5K, 1 Mile & Kids Run
Columbus, OHMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 16from $30The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash/ 5k/10k/15k Series - The Last Escape
Fairborn, OH15K10K+2Open until Oct 17from $30Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10k, & 5k
Coshocton, OHHalf Marathon10K+1Open until Oct 23from $35Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Chillicothe, OH (41)
Chillicothe, OHMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 24from $30
November 2026
8 racesGobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beavercreek, OH (45)
Beavercreek, OHMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Nov 7from $30
May 2027
1 raceQuick answers
What is the next 5K race near Columbus, OH?
VEGA Mason 5K, on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Lebanon, OH. Distances: 5K.
What is the closest 5K race to Columbus?
The Purple Run in Columbus, OH, about 1 mile from Columbus, on October 10, 2026.
How many 5K races near Columbus, OH have open registration?
39 of the 45 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including VEGA Mason 5K, Cardington Yutaka Technologies Benefiting Make- A- Wish Monster Dash 5k and Forward Together 5K.
What is the busiest month for 5K races near Columbus, OH?
October 2026, with 36 of the 45. November 2026 follows with 8.
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