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Flying Pig Marathon
Cincinnati, United States
April 30, 2027 to May 2, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Kids & Youth RacesRelay+2
USRegional Running Calendar
Running Races in Ohio
37 verified events (3 confirmed dates) and 157 races in Ohio with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events373 confirmed dates
Competitions157Races & courses
Distances1 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,184 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Glass City Marathon (Toledo)
Toledo, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1 km
City RunRelay+3
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Great Buckeye Trail Scramble
Waynesville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
50 km25 km15 km10 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
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Air Force Marathon
Dayton, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
Culture & HistoryCity Run+2
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Churchill's Half Marathon
Perrysburg, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km5 km
City RunPoint-to-Point+5
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Cleveland Marathon
Cleveland, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
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Burning River Endurance Runs and Relay
Cuyahoga Falls, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km80.47 km42 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+4
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Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k
Akron, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km8 km1.61 km
City RunCulture & History
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2027 - May 2, 2027 | Flying Pig Marathon | Cincinnati, Ohio, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Glass City Marathon (Toledo) | Toledo, Ohio, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Great Buckeye Trail Scramble | Waynesville, Ohio, US | Trail Running | 50 km25 km15 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Air Force Marathon | Dayton, Ohio, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Churchill's Half Marathon | Perrysburg, Ohio, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Cleveland Marathon | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Burning River Endurance Runs and Relay | Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km42 km |
| Date to be announced | Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k | Akron, Ohio, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km8 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Half Marathon | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Columbus Marathon | Columbus, Ohio, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | Spooky Sprint Columbus | Lewis Center, Ohio, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Spooky Sprint Cincinnati | Cincinnati, Ohio, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Ohio (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 37 public events and 157 individual races, including 3 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Cincinnati, Toledo, Waynesville, and Dayton. Notable events in the selection include Flying Pig Marathon, Glass City Marathon (Toledo), and Great Buckeye Trail Scramble.
Race distances span from 1 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +4,184 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Ohio includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Ohio?
RunningCompass currently lists 37 verified events with 157 individual races in Ohio. A total of 3 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Flying Pig Marathon, Glass City Marathon (Toledo), and Great Buckeye Trail Scramble.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Ohio?
Events in Ohio focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cincinnati, Toledo, Waynesville, and Dayton.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Ohio?
The most selective courses in Ohio climb up to +4,184 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Ohio?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.