Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races in Ohio

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Best 5Ks in Ohio

1 53rd Annual Milan Melon Festival Road Race Milan, OH Sep 2026 60.4/100
2 Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates Dayton, OH Jul 2027 52.5/100
3 DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5K, presented by First Solar Toledo, OH Nov 2026 52.1/100
4 Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival Lockbourne, OH Sep 2026 46.8/100
5 2027 15th Annual Black Squirrel 5K Walk/Run/Roll & 1-Mile Walk/Run/Roll Kent, OH Apr 2027 46.5/100
6 20th Annual Cat Caper 5K Westerville, OH Sep 2026 46.4/100
7 Community Refugee & Immigration Services' 13th Annual 5K + Community-Wide Event Columbus, OH Oct 2026 45.9/100
8 15th Annual Green Bulldog Dash 5k, 1 Mile Fun Run and 200 Meter Dash Uniontown, OH Oct 2026 45.6/100
9 10th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health and Animal Rescue Akron, OH Oct 2026 42.8/100
10 17th Annual Captain Seth Mitchell HERO 5K Run and Walk Loveland, OH Oct 2026 42.7/100

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Every ranked race in Ohio

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Longest-running in Ohio

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Also listed, not yet ranked

208 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →