Running Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 296 running races in Maryland in 2026 across 122 cities. The next upcoming race is the Chase Summer 5K in Middle River on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Crush the Chesapeake 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Chesapeake City, MD Chesapeake City

Road Crush the Chesapeake 5K

From $25 Open

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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival

Sun, Aug 30 · Cumberland, MD Cumberland

Road Howard's 5KHoward's Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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High Rock Mountain Running Challenge

Sun, Aug 30 · Cascade, MD Cascade

Road High Rock Mountain Running Challenge

From $20 Open

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BLS 5k Brunch Run

Sat, Sep 5 · College Park, MD College Park

Virtual BLS 5k Brunch RunBLS VIP Brunch ExperienceVirtual Runner — Run anywhere Labor Day weekend +1

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road Kentlands Lakelands 5kTot Trot - 200 metersKids Dash 500 meters

From $17 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Emancipation Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Laurel, MD Laurel

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run or WalkFun Walk

From $20 Open

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Altra Charles Street 12 and 2-Person Relay presented by Kelly Benefits

Sat, Sep 5 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual Virtual 2-Person RelayVirtual 12 MilerASA 12 Miler +2

From $40 Open 50 spots left

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47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Crisfield, MD Crisfield

Road 5k Run10k Ruck10k Run

From $25 Open

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Sole Circle Risen Angels 5k and 10k

Sun, Sep 6 · Bladensburg, MD Bladensburg

Road Sole Circle Risen Angels 5kSole Circle Risen Angels 10k

From $35 Open

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2026 Rainey Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Your City, MD Your City

Virtual The Rainey Day Kids Fun RunThe Rainey Day 5K

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Knoxville, MD Knoxville

Road Othello Labor Day 1KOthello Labor Day 5K

From $10 Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Baltimore

Fri, Sep 11 · Sparks Glencoe, MD Sparks Glencoe

Player Registration with Game JerseyDual Slot RegistrationVeterans Game Only +1

From $0 Open 75 spots left

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The Kingdom Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road The Kingdom Run 5K

From $50 Open

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Journey to ExSCellence 5K Walk/Run 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowie, MD Bowie

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Greenhorn Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Flintstone, MD Flintstone

Greenhorn Adventure Race

From $80 Open

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The Cinnamon Bun Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Smithsburg, MD Smithsburg

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Derwood, MD Derwood

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

Road 10kHalf MarathonMarathon

From $45 Open 40 spots left

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St. Charles Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Waldorf, MD Waldorf

Road 5K5K - Charity Registration10K - Charity Registration +1

From $0 Open

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VentureQuest Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Flintstone, MD Flintstone

VentureQuest 8-Hour Adventure RaceVentureQuest 24-Hour Adventure Race

From $125 Open

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Skipjack Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Deal Island, MD Deal Island

Road Skipjack Run 2026 5KSkipjack Run 2026 10K

From $13 Open

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Frederick Market Street Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Road Fun MileFamily MileNon-Binary Mile +3

From $10 Open

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Stef Ripple 10th Annual Stefanie Ashdown Memorial Do Your Best 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Arnold, MD Arnold

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k RunVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking 60th Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road One Mile Fun Run/Walk5K RunThe Peake 10K- 6 Miles for 60 Years of the MD Seafood Food +1

From $5 Open

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Rev3 Back Bay

Sun, Sep 13 · Snow Hill, MD Snow Hill

Triathlon SprintREV AquabikeSprintREV TriathlonSprintREV Relay (2 or 3 person team) +1

From $90 Open

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Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior Awareness Walk - Ellicott, MD

Sun, Sep 13 · Ellicott, MD Ellicott

Road Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior 5ks - Ellicott, MD

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Annapolis

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road Brendan Looney Loop (1-Mile)5K Run5K Ruck

From $21 Open

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Bay Bridge Paddle

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Triathlon The Soft Shell Kayak DoubleSoft Shell SUP plus 1 mile beach runSoft Shell Kayak plus 1 mile beach run +15

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Owings Mills, MD Owings Mills

Virtual Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkFun Run - Lap Around the Track!

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Fri, Sep 18 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Virtual 1 Mile Walk (In-Person)5K (Virtual)5k (In-Person) +2

From $25 Open 32 spots left

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My Sole Knows 5K Virtual Run/Walk/Virtual

Sat, Sep 19 · District Heights, MD District Heights

Virtual My Sole Knows 5K - Run/WalkMy Sole Knows 5K - Virtual

From $30 Open

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Kilometers & Kegs for Cool's Legacy

Sat, Sep 19 · Thurmont, MD Thurmont

Road Kilometers & Kegs for Cool's Legacy

From $35 Open

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Rep Your Run Crew

Sat, Sep 19 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual Rep Your Run Crew 1-Mile Fun Run and WalkRep Your Run Crew 5kRep Your Run Crew 10k +1

From $25 Open

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ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival presented by University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Havre de Grace, MD Havre de Grace

Virtual 5-kilometerVirtual 5KASA 5K +5

From $35.85 Open 20 spots left

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The Milk Run and Stroll

Sat, Sep 19 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road The Milk Run and Stroll

From $26 Open

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Kensington 8K

Sat, Sep 19 · Kensington, MD Kensington

Road 1K Fun Run2M Challenge8K Race

From $22 Open

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Munro Hampton Alumni Association DC 5K Run-Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Upper Marlboro, MD Upper Marlboro

Road Munro Hampton Alumni Association DC 5K Run-Walk

From $46.23 Open

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Sip and Stride 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

Road Sip and Stride 5K

From $44 Open

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 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

Virtual Fun Walk5k RunVirtual 5k or Fun Walk

From $40 Open

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Climb to End Cancer - Historic Fort Ritchie presented by: WellAve Dermatology

Sat, Sep 19 · Cascade, MD Cascade

Pavement WalkTrail ClimbKIds Registration (12 and under)

From $15 Open

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Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Poolesville, MD Poolesville

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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MCRRC Country Road Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dickerson, MD Dickerson

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler

Sun, Sep 20 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Road One Miler5K10K Relay Team +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Wed, Sep 23 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Virtual 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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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

Virtual 5K Run (Virtual)Giving From The Heart Sponsor5K Walk (Virtual) +6

From $35 Open

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Sowebo Gateway 5K (formerly Sowebo Landmark 5K)

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road Sowebo Gateway 5KSoWebo Gateway 5K with Stroller

From $30 Open

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Run On The Rocks • 10M / Half / 20M

Sat, Sep 26 · Point Of Rocks, MD Point Of Rocks

Road 10 MilerHalf Marathon (13.1 Miles)20 Miler

From $45 Open

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