Upcoming Races in Dayton

Endurance Grid lists 22 races in Dayton, Ohio, from July to December 2026.

22
Upcoming races
3
Sports covered

Host City

About Dayton, OH

Population

136,741

as of 2023

City Elevation

744 ft

Nearest Airport

DAY

James M. Cox Dayton International Airport

Major Hub

CVG

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

Races in Dayton, OH

Explore and filter upcoming endurance races in Dayton, Ohio on the map below — by sport, distance, price, or month.

22 races in Dayton

July 2026 Dayton, Ohio Races

6 upcoming races in Dayton, Ohio in July.
Jul
4
Sat
Running
DWTC & MC Kids Compassion Firecracker 5K
101 E. Helena St., Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 87° / 66°·744 ft city elevation
Jul
8
Wed
Running
ORRRC Englewood 5k
100 E. National Rd., Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 87° / 66°·744 ft city elevation
Jul
11
Sat
Running
Margarita Mayhem 5K (Dayton)
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Dayton, OH
Avg 87° / 66°·744 ft city elevation
Jul
12
Sun
Running
Christmas in July Half Marathon and 5K (Dayton)
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Dayton, OH
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 87° / 66°·744 ft city elevation
Jul
18
Sat
Running
Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates
220 N Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 87° / 66°·744 ft city elevation
Jul
25
Sat
Running
ORRRC Wingman 10k
865 Factory Rd, Dayton, OH
10K
Avg 87° / 66°·744 ft city elevation

August 2026 Dayton, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Dayton, Ohio in August.
Aug
1
Sat
Running
Dayton Physicians Foundation for HOPE 5k Run/Walk
Welcome Stadium, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 86° / 65°·744 ft city elevation
Aug
15
Sat
Running
5k for Kelli
The Flying Field at Wegerzyn, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 86° / 64°·744 ft city elevation
Aug
22
Sat
Running
Patterson Park Church 5k
Patterson Park Church, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 86° / 63°·744 ft city elevation

September 2026 Dayton, Ohio Races

7 upcoming races in Dayton, Ohio in September.
Sep
3
Thu
Running
ORRRC Lou Cox at DeWeese Park 5k
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 84° / 61°·744 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
26th Annual African American Wellness Walk: Moving Hearts & Soles
Island MetroPark, 101 E Helena St, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 81° / 57°·744 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Hope... It's a Beach Thing!!!
Unversity of Dayton Campus, Dayton, OH
Avg 81° / 57°·744 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sat
Running
HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K Walk/Run
University of Dayton Humanities Plaza, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 81° / 57°·744 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Centerville Striders - Attack the Hill Elementary Cross- Country Invitational
Indian Ripple Park, Dayton, OH
1 Mile
Avg 75° / 52°·744 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Anderson 5k Run/Walk
1111 Stonequarry Rd, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 75° / 52°·744 ft city elevation
Sep
26
Sat
Running
Thomas J. Frericks 5K
University of Dayton RecPlex, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 75° / 52°·744 ft city elevation

October 2026 Dayton, Ohio Races

3 upcoming races in Dayton, Ohio in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck
1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, OH
Avg 72° / 49°·744 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Southwest Ohio Lion's STEPS 13 OH 6 Walk / Run
Eastwood Metro Park 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 63° / 41°·744 ft city elevation
Oct
31
Sat
Running
The Running Pumpkin 5K
510 Webster St, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 59° / 38°·744 ft city elevation

November 2026 Dayton, Ohio Races

2 upcoming races in Dayton, Ohio in November.
Nov
1
Sun
Running
Rabbit Hole Romp
645 Infirmary Rd, Dayton, OH
5K
Avg 59° / 38°·744 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
1601 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH
5K · Half Marathon · Other
Avg 46° / 30°·744 ft city elevation

December 2026 Dayton, Ohio Races

1 upcoming race in Dayton, Ohio in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Adventure
MVOC Cricket Holler Night-O / Search & Destroy-O
6675 Brantford Road, Dayton, OH
Avg 44° / 28°·744 ft city elevation

Just Outside Dayton

Races near Dayton

Girls on the Run Fall 5K Celebration presented by Dayton Children's Hospital and made possible by Up and Running
Sat, Nov 14
Wright State University (near lot 17), Fairborn, OH
4 mi away
ORRRC Gift Exchange 5k
Sat, Dec 12
2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, OH
6 mi away
ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k
Sat, Oct 17
7056 McEwen Rd, Centerville, OH
7 mi away
MVOC Grant Park Harvest-O
Sun, Sep 13
Normandy School, Centerville, OH
7 mi away
ORRRC Ghost 'n Goblin 5k
Tue, Oct 27
5800 Clyo Road, Centerville, OH
8 mi away
Rachel & Friends 5k
Sat, Oct 24
1700 Lyons Rd, Washington Township, OH
8 mi away
Miamisburg Turkey Trot
Thu, Nov 26
15 South 1st St, Miamisburg, OH
9 mi away
Miles for Memories 5k
Sat, Jul 25
2001 Dayton-Cincinnati Rd, Miamisburg, OH
9 mi away
Miamisburg Triathlon
Sun, Aug 23
Riverfront Park, Miamisburg, OH
9 mi away
Pumpkin Spice 5k
Sat, Oct 10
Sycamore Trails Park-Aquatic Center, Miamisburg, OH
9 mi away
July Blue Streak Bike Time Trial
Tue, Jul 14
WPAFB, WPAFB, OH
9 mi away
August Blue Streak Bike Time Trial
Tue, Aug 11
WPAFB, WPAFB, OH
9 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many races are in Dayton, Ohio?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 22 upcoming races in Dayton, Ohio, spanning 3 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Dayton?+
Dayton hosts adventure, rucking, and running races.
Is there a race season in Dayton?+
Races in Dayton run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and July.
What race distances can you find in Dayton?+
Upcoming races in Dayton cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
What other cities near Dayton have races?+
Nearby race cities include Fairborn.