5K Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 206 5K races in Maryland scheduled for 2026. The next is the Chase Summer 5K in Middle River on June 19. Maryland 5K races run primarily June through May.

Little Sisters of the Poor NUN RUN 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk - BALTIMORE

Sat, Sep 19 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run +1

From $45 Open

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Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Towson, MD Towson

Fun Walk5k RunVirtual 5k or Fun Walk

From $40 Open

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Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Poolesville, MD Poolesville

5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler

Sun, Sep 20 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

One Miler5K10K Relay Team +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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MCRRC Country Road Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dickerson, MD Dickerson

Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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ASHFoundation’s 7th Annual Virtual Walk/Run: Run the Legacy. Fund the Future.

Wed, Sep 23 · Rockville, MD Rockville

ASHFoundation’s 7th Annual Virtual 5K Walk/Run: Run the Legacy. Fund the FutureASHFoundation's 80K: Running Boldly into the Future

From $40 Open

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Sowebo Gateway 5K (formerly Sowebo Landmark 5K)

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

SoWebo Gateway 5K with StrollerSowebo Gateway 5K

From $30 Open

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Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park

Sat, Sep 26 · Elkton, MD Elkton

1 Mile Bark in the Park5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Color Splash 1K & 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Color Splash Fun Run 1K & 5K (ages 6+)5K (Ages 0-5)

From $15 Open

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HER Cause, Inc. 3rd Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

3rd Annual HER Cause, Inc. 5K Walk

From $35 Open

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The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, Inc. -31st Annual 5K Walk-Run Soul Fitness Weekend

Sat, Sep 26 · Upper Marlboro, MD Upper Marlboro

5K Run (Virtual)5K Walk (Virtual)Giving From The Heart Sponsor +6

From $35 Open

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River's Edge Endurance Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Brunswick, MD Brunswick

5K (3.1mile) Race6 Hour Endurance Challenge3 Hour Endurance Race

From $35 Open

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2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Glenn Dale, MD Glenn Dale

Prelude 5kPrelude 10k

From $43.2 Open

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Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1-Mile Walk5K RunCritter Crawl Kids Dash +1

From $25 Open

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Totally Awesome 80's Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

1 Mile Walk5K

From $34 Open

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MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun

Sun, Sep 27 · Derwood, MD Derwood

5K (Ages 18+)Youth 5K (Ages 17 and Under)

From $15 Open

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16th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1 Mile Fun Run & Walk5K

From $45 Open

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Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $25 Closed

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APSE All-In Virtual Race: Racing for Real Jobs & Real Pay

Thu, Oct 1 · Rockville, MD Rockville

APSE All In 5KAPSE All In 10KAPSE All In Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run

Thu, Oct 1 · Burkittsville, MD Burkittsville

3 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

Closed

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Druid Hill Park (Baltimore) 5k/10K

Sat, Oct 3 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5k10k

From $40 Closed

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MoCo CARES Charity Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

MoCo CARES Kids Trike-A-ThonMoCo CARES Charity Race 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMoCo CARES Charity Race 5k +1

From $20 Open

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Pink and Blue 5k Run/Walk for Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Middletown, MD Middletown

5k Run - Timed Event5k Run and Fun Walk - Untimed Event5k Run and Fun Walk - Virtual Event

From $30 Open

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Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K

Sat, Oct 3 · Huntingtown, MD Huntingtown

Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K

From $30 Closed

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Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

1K Stroll4K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler

Sat, Oct 3 · Potomac, MD Potomac

Janet Braunstein 5 MilerNational Capital 20 Miler

From $35 Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Red Shoe 5k 16th Annual Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run | Ronald McDonald House DC

Sun, Oct 4 · Forest Heights, MD Forest Heights

5k Run/Walk RegistrationKid's Fun Run RegistrationCheer From Home Registration

From $25 Open

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Flutter Fest 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Mechanicsville, MD Mechanicsville

5K Race (Timed Event w BIB)5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned)

From $20 Open

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Swim & Paddle the South River

Sun, Oct 4 · Riva, MD Riva

Swim Solo Pod- Swim All 5 MilesSwim Relay Pod- Take Turns Swim/PaddlePaddle

From $55 Open

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2026 Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Point Of Rocks, MD Point Of Rocks

HUA Sports 5KHUA Sports Half MarathonHUA Sports Marathon

From $35 Open 40 spots left

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Tie Dye Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkFamily Fun Walk/Run

From $25 Closed

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Tom McHugh Run for the Arts 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Hall, MD Rock Hall

Tom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5k WalkTom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5k VIRTUALTom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5k Run +2

From $0 Open

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MCRRC Matthew Henson 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Coppermine 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hampstead, MD Hampstead

Coppermine 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K

From $35 Open

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Westminster, MD Westminster

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Pirate's Wharf 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Quantico, MD Quantico

Pirate's Wharf 5K

From $30 Open

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PRO-Vision Memorial Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Severna Park, MD Severna Park

PRO-Vision Memorial 5K RunPRO-Vision Memorial 10K Run

From $55 Open

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Run for MWS 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Frederick, MD Frederick

5K Run/WalkSupport/Spectator (T Shirt included)Fun Run

From $15 Open

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Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Chestertown, MD Chestertown

5K Run5K WALKHalf Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Running Hare Fall 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

5K

From $42 Open

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Walk Wild for Autism

Sun, Oct 11 · Berlin, MD Berlin

Walk Wild for Autism

From $0 Open

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Run Like Michael

Sun, Oct 11 · Darnestown, MD Darnestown

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $30 Open

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New Market STRONG Run/Walk and Festival

Sun, Oct 11 · New Market, MD New Market

New Market STRONG Fighter Run/Walk and Festival

From $25 Closed

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Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

1 Mile Fun RunFamily Friendly 5K5 Mile Challenge

From $15 Open

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DANNY'S RUN...Salisbury, MD

Sat, Oct 17 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

5k Run

From $30 Open

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Steps Towards Healing for Mental Health Awareness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Hyattsville Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hyattsville, MD Hyattsville

One Mile Run/Walk1K Family Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Solomons, MD Solomons

Fun Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Baltimore Running Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K - Charity Registration5K +15

From $0 Open

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