Ohio Race For A Reason

April 24-25, 2026

 Ohio University Sports Administration hosts the 13th Annual Ohio Race For A Reason. Over the past 13 years, the Ohio 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.  $10 of your race registration fee goes toward the charity or non-profit of your choice.

Friday evening, April 24

• Family Fun Glow Run
• Athens Has Heart Team Tricycle Race

Saturday, April 25

• College of Health Sciences and Professions Triathlon/Duathlon
• Quidel Ortho 5K presented by OUCU Financial
• OU ROTC Mud Run presented by the Ohio Army National Guard
• Pure Rock 105 XTQ 3K Walk
• Virtual Race presented by OU – Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Find out more and register here.