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.
Ohio Half Marathon Calendar
Browse all Ohio Half Marathons in 2026 and 2027 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 info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Filter Ohio Half Marathons
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Filter Ohio Half Marathons
Race Size
Difficulty
Scenery
Type
Perfect For
Distances
May 3, 2026
10,000+ runners
Cincinnati, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
May 10, 2026
1-100 runners
Columbus, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
May 10, 2026
1-100 runners
Yellow Springs, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Relay, Trail
May 17, 2026
1-100 runners
Hueston Woods State Park, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Relay, Trail
May 17, 2026
10,000+ runners
Cleveland, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
May 23, 2026
100-500 runners
Medina, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Road
May 24, 2026
1-100 runners
Waynesville, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Relay, Trail
May 31, 2026
100-500 runners
Youngstown, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
June 6, 2026
100-500 runners
Chillicothe, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
June 14, 2026
100-500 runners
Fairport Harbor, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Road
July 11, 2026
1-100 runners
Akron, Ohio
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
July 11, 2026
1-100 runners
Hicksville, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Trail
July 12, 2026
1-100 runners
Dayton, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Trail
July 19, 2026
1-100 runners
Grand Rapids, Ohio
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
July 25, 2026
500-1000 runners
Johnstown, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
August 2, 2026
100-500 runners
Cleveland, Ohio
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
August 2, 2026
100-500 runners
Morrow, Ohio
- 10K, Half Marathon, Trail
August 8, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Akron, Ohio
- Half Marathon, Relay, Road
August 8, 2026
500-1000 runners
Akron, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay, Road
August 8, 2026
100-500 runners
Springfield, Ohio
- 5k, Half Marathon, 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?
