Columbus is the most popular city to run a half marathon in Ohio.
Upcoming Ohio Half Marathons in Columbus
Browse all Ohio Half Marathons in 2024-2025 by month and by city below. For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up.
We dedicate hours every month searching for races to include in the Ohio Half Marathons calendar. If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at [email protected] to submit your race.
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Distances
April 26, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Columbus, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
June 14, 2025
1-100 runners
Columbus, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
Running in Ohio
FAQ
What are the most popular Ohio half marathons?
The three most popular Ohio half marathons are the Flying Pig Half Marathon in Cincinnati which saw 10,370 entries in 2023. Followed by the Columbus Half Marathon which had 6,860 finishers. And with the third most runners was the Capital City Half Marathon with 4,424 finishers in 2023.
What are the best Ohio half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The Ohio half marathons we recommend as the best for beginners are:
The Flying Pig Half Marathon: The largest half marathon in the state of Ohio with runners from all 50 states flying in for a race through Cincinnati’s neighborhoods with a fun finisher experience.
Queen Bee Half Marathon: A race to promote the fun of fitness while funding local charities that support women. Great crowds support. A bit of a hilly course!
Capital City Half Marathon: Since 2004, the Capital City events host 12,000 runners and walkers through Columbus. Runners consistently remark on the production, electric race environment, and accessible course.
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