5K Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 132 5K races in Maryland scheduled for 2026. The next is the World Mental Health Day 5K - Gaithersburg, MD in Gaithersburg on October 10. Maryland 5K races run primarily October.

WMES COLOR RUN

Fri, Oct 9 · Trappe, MD Trappe

Color Walk/Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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World Mental Health Day 5K - Gaithersburg, MD

Sat, Oct 10 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

5K - Commemorative Collection5K - Basic Registration

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland

Sat, Oct 10 · Wheaton, MD Wheaton

Virtual - We ♥️ Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18 +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MCRRC Matthew Henson 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Non-Member Registration

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13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 5K RunIn-person 5K Run

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Montgomery Village, MD Montgomery Village

Kids' Fun Run (MVF Residents)5K Race (MVF Residents Only)5K Race (General Registration) +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Race for the Race

Sat, Oct 10 · Upper Marlboro, MD Upper Marlboro

Race for the Race 1 Mile (Senior)Race for the Race 1 Mile (Adult)Race for the Race 1 Mile (Child 10 & Up) +5

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Coppermine 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Hampstead, MD Hampstead

Coppermine 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K

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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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Baltimore Neon Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Baltimore Neon Run- Blaq Pride Edition

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Walk Wild for Autism

Sun, Oct 11 · Berlin, MD Berlin

Walk Wild for Autism

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run The Boards Like Rob

Sun, Oct 11 · Ocean City, MD Ocean City

1 Mile Fun Walk5k Run/WalkVirtual 5k

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Vineyards - Running Hare Fall 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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Run for MWS 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Frederick, MD Frederick

ASA 5K5K Run/WalkFun Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Run Like Michael

Sun, Oct 11 · Darnestown, MD Darnestown

1 Mile Walk5k Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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The Highlands School 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

The Highlands Big Event 1 Mile Fun WalkThe Highlands Big Event 5K Race

From $40 Open

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Screech's Night Owl 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk

Fri, Oct 16 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

1 Mile Fun WalkVirtual 1 Mile Fun WalkScreech 5K +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry

Sat, Oct 17 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

1 Mile Fun Run5 Mile ChallengeFamily Friendly 5K

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DANNY'S RUN...Salisbury, MD

Sat, Oct 17 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

5k Run

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Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Thurmont, MD Thurmont

12th Annual Gateway to the Cure Covered Bridge 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Steps Towards Healing for Mental Health Awareness 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Coastal Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Berlin, MD Berlin

Coastal Hospice 2 Mile WalkCoastal Hospice 5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Franklin G. Schaeffer Memorial 5K Run & Walk 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Westminster, MD Westminster

FGS Memorial 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Fest Family 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Fall Fest Family 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Solomons, MD Solomons

Fun Walk5K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Husky Run 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

The Husky Run: 5K Run/Walk SeriesThe Husky Run: 5K #2The Husky Run: 5K #3

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Pink Ribbon 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Pink Ribbon 5K (Untimed)Pink Ribbon 5K (Timed)Pink Ribbon Virtual 5K

From $32 Open Closing Soon

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Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K

From $35 Closed

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32nd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1-Mile Walk5K Run - Fall

From $25 Open

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Retriever 5k Dawg Chase and Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Family Fun Run5K

From $0 Closed

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Ready, Set, SNIFF! 5K at BARCStoberfest

Sat, Oct 24 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Without Dog - 5K ParticipantWith Dog - 5K Participant

From $50 Open

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RTB Fair Winds 5k/Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

4th Annual 5K/Fun RunRTB Fair Winds Virtual 5k/Fun Run

From $15 Open

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F2BK Splash & Dash - MOCO

Sat, Oct 24 · Rockville, MD Rockville

F2BK Splash & Dash - 7-8 year oldF2BK Splash & Dash - 9-10 year oldF2BK Splash & Dash - 11-12 year old +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Linganore Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Mt. Airy, MD Mt. Airy

5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 9:00am to 10:30amHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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New Hope Community Outreach Services 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · White Plains, MD White Plains

Kids Fun Run5K Runner5k Runner with T-shirt +3

From $20 Open

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Mustang's Milestone 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Clarksburg, MD Clarksburg

Mustang's Milestone 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Believe In Tomorrow Port to Fort 6K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Individual RegistrationHome Depot EmployeeUnited States Military +2

From $20 Open

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Arrr You Ready to Trot?

Sat, Oct 24 · Cobb Island, MD Cobb Island

Standard RegistrationPremium Registration

From $50 Open

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Run the Vineyards - Rocklands Farm 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Poolesville, MD Poolesville

5K

From $44 Open

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HEADLESS HORSEMAN FUN RUN & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Frederick, MD Frederick

1K Fun RunHeadless Horseman 5K (Ages 13 -64)Headless Horseman 5K (Ages 65 & Up) +1

From $20 Open

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Bailey's Annual Heart & Sole 5K- Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 25 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Bailey's Annual Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra

Sun, Oct 25 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Virtual 5-Miler5-Miler ASA5-Miler

From $45 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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13th Annual St. John's School Trick or Trot Eagle 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Hollywood, MD Hollywood

Virtual 1-Mile Fun Run1-Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Cats & Bats Haunted 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

Cats & Bats Fun Run 1 Mile (untimed)Cats & Bats Haunted 5KCats & Bats Virtual 5K Race

From $25 Open

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Jurassic Dash 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Fallston, MD Fallston

1 Mile (untimed Fun Run)International Virtual 5K5K +1

From $30 Open

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FSRC Chip Timing Practice 5Kish

Sat, Nov 7 · Ijamsville, MD Ijamsville

5Kish

From $0 Open 40 spots left

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Towson, MD. The Annual Wiltondale Neighborhood 5K and Fun Run to benefit the ongoing care of Greenwood Park, Towson, MD.

Sat, Nov 7 · Towson, MD Towson

5K

From $35 Open

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Run Friends Run 5k & Pet-Friendly Fun Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Ijamsville, MD Ijamsville

Pet Friendly Fun RunRun Friends Run 5k

From $15 Open

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