4 running, walking, cycling, and other events in Athens, Ohio

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, cycling, and swimming events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Athens Ohio Marathon [athensohiomarathon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM

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  Join us at "Ohio's Longest Continuously Run Marathon" - 2026 will be the 59th year! Our Half marathon has run for 33 years. Start corner of South College Street and East Union Street on Sunday, April...

  Join us at "Ohio's Longest Continuously Run Marathon" - 2026 will be the 59th year! Our Half marathon has run for 33 years. Start corner of South College Street and East Union Street on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Both races will be on the scenic Hockhocking Adena Bikeway which is fast and flat, before finishing on Ohio University's track at Pruitt Field. Both courses are USATF certified and well-marked; the Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier Race!

  21k 42k Marathon Run

  30 E Union St, Athens, Ohio, 45701, United States
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• OhioHealth Race For A Reason [ohioraceforareason.org] [Register at raceroster.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  Ohio University Sports Administration hosts the 14th Annual Race For A Reason. Over the past 13 years, the Race For A Reason has raised upwards of $650,000 for charities, non-profits, and student...

  Ohio University Sports Administration hosts the 14th Annual Race For A Reason. Over the past 13 years, the Race For A Reason has raised upwards of $650,000 for charities, non-profits, and student organizations. The Ohio Race for a Reason is the only event of this kind: combining the competition of racing with the compassion of the Athens and Southeastern Ohio community.

  For all event information, including event schedule, visit Ohio Race For A Reason website.

  ATTENTION: TEAM REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

  The team captain registers and sets-up the team during the registration process (and pays the team entry fee). To ADD TEAM MEMBERS:

  The Team leader in their own registration registers everybody together using the "Add Another Registrant" feature. The team captain or lead should NOT be charged for each team member only the initial team fee. The team leader will need to know member names, address, DOB, and shirt size.

  5k Cycling Run Virtual Walk

  Park Place Drive, Athens, Ohio, 45701, United States
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• Superhero 5k, Vol. XIII [athenscasa.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Join the Friends of Athens CASA for our 13th Annual Superhero 5k!! Our family-friendly event includes a kids' obstacle course, a bounce house, crafts, and more. Just like in the past,...

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  Join the Friends of Athens CASA for our 13th Annual Superhero 5k!! Our family-friendly event includes a kids' obstacle course, a bounce house, crafts, and more. Just like in the past, registered Superheroes will receive the best swag around --> Exclusive Superhero5k Cape, "Why I Run..." Bib and maybe even a surprise or two. Race materials are available for pick up during check-in at the Superhero 5k.

  Can't make it to Athens on race day? You can run, walk, roll, peddle, paddle, roller skate, or swim your 5k wherever you are... remember to tag us and post using #AthensCASA5k. Most of all, you still mark your support of the 100+ children in Athens County who rely on Athens CASA to protect their best interests.

  For those joining us in person on race day, check-in begins at 9 am with activities and games for kids, including a bounce castle, face painting, and crafts. The youth obstacle course will start at 10 am and the 5K run/walk start immediately after around 10:15 am. There will be CASA merchandise available for purchase. If public health circumstances change and it is no longer safe to hold an in-person gathering, the event will revert to 100% virtual. No refunds will be given.

  This year's race is more important than ever as Athens CASA, along with many victim-serving organizations in Ohio, faced back-to-back federal funding cuts. At the same time, new referral rates continue to soar. Please join the effort to support and protect our kids... and do it with friends!

  Sponsor the Superhero 5k

  Make the Superhero 5k an even bigger success and invest in a partnership with us! Not only do you get to jump to the front of the line in supporting local children who've been abused and neglected, but you can take advantage of unique and creative promotional opportunities offered through our partnership program. Learn more and enroll as a sponsor/partner by clicking here or connecting with us at info@athenscasa.org.

  5k Run Swim Virtual Walk

  Athens, Ohio, 45701, United States
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