You can run Ohio half-marathon events in Akron, Beavercreek, Berlin, Bethel, Boston Township, Bowling Green, Brecksville, Canal Fulton, Canton, Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Clinton, Columbus, Dayton, Dublin, Glouster, Grand Rapids, Grandview Heights, Granville, Groveport, Hicksville, Hueston Woods State Park, Indianapolis, Johnstown, Leetonia, Lewis Center, Lexington, Medina, Mentor, Morrow, New Albany, Peninsula, Perrysburg, Perrysville, Ravenna, Richfield, Shawnee State Forestio, Shawneeio, Springfield, Toledo, Troy, Valley View, Waynesville, Wright-Patterson AFB, Yellow Springs, Youngstown, and Zanesville.
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September 13, 2026
1-100 runners
New Albany, Ohio
- 10K, Half Marathon, Road
September 13, 2026
100-500 runners
Troy, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Trail
September 13, 2026
1-100 runners
Richfield, Ohio
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
September 18, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
September 19, 2026
100-500 runners
Ravenna, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
September 26, 2026
100-500 runners
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
September 26, 2026
1-100 runners
Shawneeio, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
September 26, 2026
100-500 runners
Zanesville, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 3, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Valley View, Ohio
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 3, 2026
1-100 runners
Shawnee State Forestio, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
October 7, 2026
1-100 runners
Belmont, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail, Ultramarathon
October 10, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Cincinnati, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Road
October 10, 2026
1-100 runners
Perrysville, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
October 11, 2026
1-100 runners
Groveport, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 11, 2026
1-100 runners
Mentor, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Relay, Trail & Road
October 11, 2026
100-500 runners
Norwalk, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 17, 2026
1-100 runners
Beavercreek, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
October 18, 2026
1-100 runners
Columbus, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
October 24, 2026
100-500 runners
Coshocton, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 25, 2026
100-500 runners
Canal Fulton, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, 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 2026?
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.
Which Ohio cities have half marathons?
