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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November 7, 2026
100-500 runners
Glouster, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
November 14, 2026
500-1000 runners
Perrysburg, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 21, 2026
1-100 runners
Johnstown, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 21, 2026
1-100 runners
Granville, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 22, 2026
500-1000 runners
Strongsville, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
November 26, 2026
1-100 runners
Lexington, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 28, 2026
100-500 runners
Dayton, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
November 28, 2026
500-1000 runners
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
December 6, 2026
1-100 runners
Bethel, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
December 19, 2026
100-500 runners
Yellow Springs, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Trail
February 7, 2027
100-500 runners
Dublin, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 10, 2027
1-100 runners
Cleveland, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 11, 2027
500-1000 runners
Athens, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
April 17, 2027
1-100 runners
London, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
April 24, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Columbus, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
April 25, 2027
1,000-10,000 runners
Toledo, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
May 2, 2027
10,000+ runners
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
May 16, 2027
10,000+ runners
Cleveland, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
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?
