Charity & cause-driven running events

Join the 3rd Annual Kicks for Kids 5K at OSU, supporting running accessibility with Brutus Buckeye, chip timing, free shirts, and medals, all for a great cause.

Kick off Labor Day with a community 5K and Fun Run supporting the Worthington Kilbourne Cross Country teams, perfect for families and runners of all ages.

Join the 3rd Annual Run for Rainbows 5K in Dublin, OH, to support the Pursuit of Rainbows organization and raise awareness for infertility and family-building grant programs.

Join the Second Annual Hustle for Habitat 5K in Westerville, Ohio, a fun run/walk supporting the Westerville Habitat Partnership with finisher medals for all.

Join Central Ohio Primary Care's "Run For The Health Of It," a family-friendly 5K/1M event on scenic trails, supporting local health initiatives for underserved communities.

Join the Finley's Smile 5K, 2.5K, or Smile Mile to support a great cause, offering fun and meaningful experiences for children and families in Powell, OH.

Join the Friends of CASA 5K Teddy Bear Trot at Glacier Ridge Metro Park to support child victims of abuse and neglect.

Run, jog, or walk through blooming fruit trees at Peifer Orchards, supporting the Tecumseh Land Trust's conservation efforts in southwest Ohio.

Support the Miami Valley Hospital Practitioner Wellness Fund with a fun 5k or 10k, featuring pre-race yoga, face painting, and a pet-friendly course.

Join the 15th Annual Spring Into Health 5K Run/Walk hosted by Kettering Health, benefiting Good Neighbor House, a local nonprofit supporting community health and basic needs.

Join the Brethren Care Foundation's Step Up 5k Run/Walk in Ashland, OH, for a timed spring event supporting a cause, perfect for kicking off your running season.

Join the LifeWise Plymouth-Shiloh 5K for a timed race with age group awards, supporting a cause, and enjoying a post-race picnic lunch in Plymouth, OH.

Join the LifeWise 5K on Labor Day in Elida, OH, a family-friendly run/walk supporting local Bible instruction programs with a flat course and community spirit.

Join the Matthew 25: Ministries' Hunger 5K, a family-friendly event in Blue Ash, OH, where every step helps provide food for those in need locally and globally.

Join the Incline to the Finish Line 5K, a run/walk/roll benefiting Saint Joe's, providing vital support for individuals with complex disabilities in Cincinnati.

Join the Monroe County Jr Fairboard 5K to support fair improvements, offering a fun run or walk for a great cause at the fairgrounds.

Join the UCMS Honor Society Ribbon Run, a timed 5K and Kids Fun Run supporting the Union County Cancer Association, with a vibrant color theme.

Join The Chapel in Green for the Labor of Love Run, a community 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run on Labor Day, perfect for all ages and paces.

Join the Fourth Annual Operation K.A.V.I.C. 5K Run/Walk in Defiance, OH, a family-friendly event supporting veterans in crisis.

Honor Julian's memory at JuJu's Dino Dash, a heartwarming 5K/1 Mile run/walk supporting youth scholarships and community initiatives in North Olmsted.

Join the 4th Annual Live. Love. Thrive. 5K Run & 2.5K Walk on Labor Day at Munroe Falls Metro Park to support a faith-based school in Kenya.

Join the fifth annual Castle Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk in Alliance, OH, supporting CommQuest's vital mental health and addiction recovery services.

Run or walk the Geared to Hear Annual 5k in Kent, OH, supporting local audiology students in providing hearing aids and care to a community member in need.

Join the inaugural Gary Seibert Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Half Mile Fun Run to support college scholarships for Fairview Cross Country seniors.