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Amherstburg Canada Day 5K 2026

Amherstburg · 61 km away

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July 4th Spectacular

Findlay · 69 km away

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Woodville 4th of July Celebration 5K

Woodville · 27 km away

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Adrian · 51 km away

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Wyandotte Firecracker 5k

Wyandotte · 69 km away

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Boy with the Boot 5k Walk/Run

Sandusky · 72 km away

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Lake George 5k Run/Walk

Lincoln · 73 km away

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Star Spangled Squirt Gun Run 5k

Port Clinton · 54 km away

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Starr Spangled 5K Race & Walk 33rd Annual

Oregon · 6 km away

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Raintree 4th July 5K and Fun Run

Green · 31 km away

JUL 18

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Paul Jones Memorial Bascom Fire Bad Axe 5k & Fun Run

Bascom · 62 km away

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Women's Distance Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sylvania · 19 km away

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Butterflies & Bouquets 5K

Wauseon · 53 km away

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Delta Chicken Run 5k

Delta · 39 km away

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Hustle for Homes

Detroit · 73 km away

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Toledo

Toledo · 2 km away

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Ottawa · 30 km away

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McComb · 64 km away

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Castalia Cold Creek 5K Race

Castalia · 67 km away

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The Bicentennial Bolt 5K

Adrian · 50 km away

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Tough Cookie 2026

Mc Comb · 64 km away

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Nathan's Ninjas Family Fun Run 2026

Canton · 72 km away

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DAVE'S OH-MI 8K & 5K presented by Whetro Wealth Management

Sylvania · 16 km away

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2026 Running To Honor 5K Walk (or Run)

Taylor · 69 km away

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TRRC 50th Anniversary Celebration

Maumee · 15 km away

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Fostoria · 54 km away

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Blanchard River 5K Run/Walk

Findlay · 69 km away

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Bellevue · 72 km away

AUG 12

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Sole to Soul 5K and Kid's 1K (18th Annual)

Perrysburg · 16 km away

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33rd DC Mark Carpenter Falcon 5K - Lap Around Freddy's Luau Island

Dearborn · 77 km away

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Swanton Corn Festival 5K

Swanton · 30 km away

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Summer Sizzler- Toledo

Toledo · 3 km away

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5k on the Fairway 2026

Waterville · 23 km away

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Westland · 79 km away

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Move Better. Live Better. 5K

Findlay · 66 km away

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Run for Liberty 5K

Findlay · 69 km away

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Black Swamp Mud Run

Oak Harbor · 29 km away

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Scouting America Half Marathon & Tenderfoot 5K

Bowling Green · 31 km away

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Summer Sizzler- Ann Arbor

Ypsilanti · 59 km away

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CYO Toledo Color Run

Toledo · 13 km away

Toledo · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Toledo

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

DeniPL hosts a 5k in Toledo, Ohio, during October at Toledo Park. The race begins in the evening, making it a brief after-work run instead of a lengthy morning road race. The available race details are straightforward: a single 5k category, one location at Toledo Park, and organization by the DeniPL company. The source material does not include published course details, traditions, charity affiliations, or past results, suggesting it is a local company-organized event focused on a simple 3.1-mile distance.

Steps to Safety 5k

2026 NCHC Save Your Pumpkins 5K Run/Walk

Divot Dash 5K Run/Walk "Fore the Cause"

Turner's Trot Annual 5K Walk/Run

Turner’s Trot is a 5K run/walk offered in two formats. One route follows the Charles River in Boston, beginning at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell with a wave start and concluding with a festival at the same location. Proceeds from the Boston race benefit the Justin Turner Foundation. The Ann Arbor race honors Ryan Turner, a fourth-year dental student who passed away in the city. It generates funds for the Ryan Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports dental students attending the annual ASDA conference. Consequently, the event attracts dental students, residents, faculty, alumni, University of Michigan students, and local residents. Previous Ann Arbor races have taken place in County Farm Park and Gallup Park, featuring refreshments, breakfast, finisher prizes, raffles, and T-shirts for early registrants.

Spooky Sprint - Toledo

BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk

The BE FAST 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk takes place in downtown Toledo at Promenade Park. It features a 5k run, a 1-mile walk, options for stroke survivors to enter, a 100-yard kids dash, and a virtual 5k. The event recognizes stroke survivors and their families, focusing on physical activity and practical assistance for those impacted by stroke. Timed runners receive bib chip timing. The day also offers stroke risk assessments, blood pressure checks, educational resources, and a community resource fair. The 5k course runs along the Maumee Riverfront, crosses the Cherry Street Bridge, and proceeds through Glass City Metropark. Funds from registration fees, donations, and raffles support The ProMedica Foundation Stroke Patient Assistance Fund. This fund aids patients with financial constraints in covering costs for medications, health equipment, supplies, travel to appointments, and housing or utility expenses post-stroke. The event includes family activities alongside the race, such as refreshments, a post-race meal, face painting, balloon animals, a DJ, photography, and a brief kids dash prior to the walk and run.

Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race

The Muddy Creek 5k and Youth 1k Race takes place at Creek Bend Farm-Wilson Nature Center in Lindsey, Ohio. The Sandusky County Park District hosts this event, offering a 5K for those seeking the full trail distance and a 1K youth race for children. Registration is available on race day in the barn area. The 5K begins at 10 a.m., with the youth race starting around 11 a.m. The 5K route follows the PK 5K Trail, named in honor of local runner Pam Graver-Koenig. The entry fees are $20 for the 5K and $8 for the youth race when registered online. All funds raised support the Sandusky County Park District. Participants who pre-register will receive a soft-style shirt and a participation ribbon. Shirts for race-day registrants are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will proceed regardless of weather, but pets are prohibited on the course, and organizers reserve the right to cancel if conditions become unsafe.

MACQUEEN'S RUN FOR YOUR LIFE presented by Phelan Orthodontics

MacQueen's Run For Your Life begins at MacQueen Orchards, guiding participants through the adjacent "apple Streets" before returning to the orchard grounds. The event features a 10K, 5K, Challenge event, and Kids Run. The 10K and Challenge commence early, followed by the 5K, and then the Kids Run. The 10K covers 6.2 miles, the 5K is 3.1 miles, and the Kids Run offers a dedicated orchard run for children. This event is part of Run Toledo’s holiday race season, encouraging costumes and fostering a playful atmosphere. The main races are open to all ages, with specific age requirements: 9 and up for the 10K and Challenge, 6 and up for the 5K, and 11 and under for the Kids Run. Presented by Phelan Orthodontics, this marks the 14th annual running, establishing it as a local fall tradition.

Tiffin Zombie Run

The Tiffin Zombie Run is a Halloween-season 5K run/walk in Tiffin, Ohio. A 1-mile walk is available for those seeking a shorter option. Participants wear sashes, and zombies positioned along the course attempt to remove them before the finish line. The event welcomes all ages, functioning more as a community costume event than a competitive 5K. The race features separate starts for zombies, the 5K, and the 1-mile walk, concluding with refreshments and an awards ceremony. Awards are given to top finishers by age and gender, plus a best costume prize. Proceeds benefit CASA of Seneca, Sandusky, and Wyandot Counties, supporting the training of local volunteers who advocate in court for abused and neglected children.

Night of the Dead Mud Run

The Night of the Dead Mud Run is a nighttime 5K mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio, taking place two weeks before Halloween. Runners begin at 7870 OH-163 and proceed along a lit course featuring over 20 obstacles, eerie displays, and unexpected elements. While not an official chip-timed event, participants can still view their overall finish time. The event, also known as Black Swamp Runner, caters to a broad spectrum of runners, not exclusively obstacle-race experts. Numerous obstacles offer two paths: a simpler challenge and a more difficult Xtreme option. Registration provides a T-shirt, wristband, and medal. Early participants have the option to pay a nominal fee for a second run through the course, earning a distinct wristband. The organizer also conducts giveaways and raffles, with ten percent of the funds raised benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Sean Brady Memorial

The Sean Brady Memorial is a 5K run and 1-mile walk/run in Monroe, Michigan, starting at 2770 N Custer Road. Both events begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT and are held in conjunction with the Dave Bork Classic. Registration is exclusively through RunSignUp; no on-site registration is available. The 1-mile option is designed for those not wishing to complete a 5K, welcoming walkers, casual participants, and runners. The event commemorates Sean Brady, described in race materials as an exceptional student-athlete, friend, and teammate. All proceeds benefit Sean’s scholarship fund.

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About 5K races in Toledo

Toledo Training Notes

Toledo hosts 93 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Toledo through the Metroparks first, then fill gaps with town loops and river miles. Fleet Feet Toledo keeps beginners and marathon folks moving with No Boundaries 5k Training and 2026 training programs. Toledo Roadrunners Club has been sharing the sheer joy of running together in Northwest Ohio since 1976, and all paces welcome is real here. Glass City Marathon anchors the spring because it is a Boston qualifier. Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k and Toledo Flags River Run 4 Miler keep the calendar honest. Runners use Secor Metropark, Whitaker Woods, Glass City Metro Park, and 10 miles around BG for base miles.

Toledo Area Bicyclists owns the local ride rhythm, with recreational riding from slow to fast, short to long. B-Team Bike Club meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Levis Square, and locals call it a chill social ride around 10 miles at about 10 mph. University/Parks Bicycle Trail works for easy Z2. Riding the Towpath gives riders 31 km with 89 m of gain beside the Maumee River. Original Gravity Gravel Grinder runs 59 km with 250 m of gain. Maumee River Century+ stretches 179 km with 519 m of gain. Monclova brings the harder climbs, while South Toledo and Maumee stay easier.

April through October gives cyclists the cleanest weekend rhythm, and May through August adds weekday rides every day with Toledo Area Bicyclists. The temperature stays above 2 °C or more during the main season. Runners shift intervals early or late, then use park shade when the air gets thick. Winter changes both sports without ending either one. 6 nights. Some hardier Toledo Area Bicyclists members ride through the winter, and the Winter Warrior Challenge runs Saturdays from November through March.