Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

A Family Event with a 5K RUN/WALK and  Fun Walk /Run Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday Nov. 26th, 2026 Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00am - Fun Run is less than 800 meters long 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:15am Finish / Award  10:15am  RESULTS: Posted at https://www.summitathletic.com/racecalendar Early Packet Pick up and Late Registration- Wednesday Nov. 25th from 3-6pm, at Kent Park and Rec- Shelter House  601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, 44240 -  Race Day Packet Pick up -  Thursday Nov 26th from 7:30 -9am, Kent Park and Rec- Shelter House 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, 44240 NO Race Day Registration - This event SOLD OUT last year at 1000 Runners RACE DAY PARKING: Across the street from Shelter House and Fred Fuller Park Winter Beanie Hat or Soft Crew Sweatshirt to 1st 900 pre registered.  T-shirts to fun run participants. Age Group and Overall Awards Medals to top 3 overall Male and Female and Top 3 in each male and female age groups 14U,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-7

Squirrel City Half - Hilly. Chilly. Slightly Nuts. Finish your racing year in Squirrel City and get a little nutty with us. Known for its famous Black Squirrels, take on 13.1 miles through Kent, Ohio, at the Squirrel City Half — a late-season half marathon built for runners who aren't ready to hang up their shoes for winter. Choose the Squirrel City Half Marathon, 12K, 10K, or 2 Mile and celebrate the end of the running season in downtown Kent. Race-Day Schedule | Saturday, December 5th 7:00 AM | Packet pickup opens8:30 AM | Half Marathon and 12K begin11:00 AM | Awards ceremony (Approximately) Participant Perks - All Events! Professionally timed raceLong-sleeve tech race shirtNutty finisher medalAge-group awardsOn-course hydrationPost-race food/drinkFree race photos Downtown Kent start & finishDrink ticket to be used at one of downtown partners Age-Group Awards Awards will be presented in the following age groups: Under 15, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80+. Start and finish in the heart of downtown Kent, with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and shops just steps from the finish line. The city gave official approval on October 7th! We can't wait to see you on December 5th!

Please join us for our annual spring race which will take place on Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026. The race, named after Kent State University's unofficial mascot, will be available for anyone to participate. The traditional 5k course is a loop course which begins and ends near the entrance to the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center on the campus of Kent State University. The course will be marked if you are in Kent and would like to run the actual course. The course takes you through the campus via the Esplanade.  A few small hills adds to the experience but be on the lookout for the infamous black squirrels!  On race day, post your photo or video on your social media account and tag us at #KSU2026BlackSquirrel. Registration Fees Up through Sunday, Mar. 22 (T-shirt included) $30 (5k)$20 (1-mile) Monday, Mar. 23 - Saturday, Apr. 11 (no T-shirt) $25 (5k)$15 (1-mile) T-Shirts All participants registered by Mar. 23 will receive a performance race shirt.  Race shirts may