Running Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 283 running races in Maryland in 2026 across 107 cities. The next upcoming race is the World Mental Health Day 5K - Gaithersburg, MD in Gaithersburg on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Donut Dash 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Elkton, MD Elkton

Road Donut Dash 5K

From $35 Open

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Bay Bridge Run

Sun, Nov 8 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Virtual Virtual 10KVirtual 10K- Charity Registration10K- Charity Registration +10

From $0 Open

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Long Branch 5K Fun Run & Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Virtual 5K Fun RunVirtual 5K

From $25 Open

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Made Me Run 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Abingdon, MD Abingdon

Open

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2026 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk

Fri, Nov 13 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 1 Mile5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Angels on the Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Elkridge, MD Elkridge

Virtual Virtual RunAngels on the Run 5KAthletes Serving Athletes 5K

From $25 Open

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St. Joseph Fullerton 2nd Annual Turkey Chaser 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Kingsville, MD Kingsville

Virtual 1M Fun Run/Walk5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Shrewsbury Fall Fest & Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Kennedyville, MD Kennedyville

Road Shrewsbury Fall 5K RunShrewsbury Fall Fun WalkShrewsbury Fall 10K Run

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (45)

Sat, Nov 14 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Rohrersville, MD Rohrersville

Road Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5kVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon 12 spots left

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Ocean City Running Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · Ocean City, MD Ocean City

Virtual 5k - Charity RegistrationVirtual 5K - Charity RegistrationVirtual 5K +13

From $0 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Washington, MD (45)

Sat, Nov 14 · Fort Washington, MD Fort Washington

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Over the Stile 5K and Challenge

Sun, Nov 15 · Darlington, MD Darlington

Open

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THE ZACHING RUNNING FESTIVAL

Sat, Nov 21 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Road 1 Mile Walk10K5K

From $32 Open

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Navy Football-Bay Paddle Tailgate

Sat, Nov 21 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Navy Football-Bay Paddle Tailgate

From $40 Open

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MCRRC Run Under the Lights

Sat, Nov 21 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $43 Open

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2ND ROYAL PORT PASSAGE 5K RUN/WALK...Snowhill, MD

Sat, Nov 21 · Snowhill, MD Snowhill

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Great Falls Half (Half/10k/5k)

Sat, Nov 21 · Potomac, MD Potomac

Road Great Falls 5kGreat Falls 10kGreat Falls Half Marathon

From $50 Open

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Southampton 5 Miler

Sun, Nov 22 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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Miles That Matter

Sun, Nov 22 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual Miles That Matter ChallengeGlobal ChampionMiles that Matter Supporter

From $50 Open

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YMCA of the Chesapeake 2026 Turkey Trot Charity 5K

Tue, Nov 24 · Various Locations on the Chesapeake, MD Various Locations on the Chesapeake

Virtual 5K- Centreville5K- Easton5K- Cambridge +5

From $35 Open

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Gobble Gallop 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Lexington Park, MD Lexington Park

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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2nd Annual LMBC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Severna Park, MD Severna Park

Road 2nd Annual LMBC Turkey Trot 1 miler2nd Annual LMBC Turkey Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)

Thu, Nov 26 · Laurel, MD Laurel

Virtual 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot-1M Walk)22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot-5K Run)22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot - Donor) +1

From $20 Open

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Camp Letts Turkey Chase Charity Race

Thu, Nov 26 · Edgewater, MD Edgewater

Road 5K Run10K Run

From $30 Open

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Turkey Chase Charity Race

Thu, Nov 26 · Bethesda, MD Bethesda

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile SwimVirtual 2 Mile Walk2 Mile Walk/Run - In Person +6

From $10 Open

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Fightin' 55 Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Havre De Grace, MD Havre De Grace

Virtual Kids 10 & Under 1 Mile5K Run - LIVE!5K Virtual Race +2

From $15 Open

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Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

Thu, Nov 26 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Road 1K Fun Run/WalkAthletes Serving Athletes 5K5K Run

From $25 Open

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Turkey Day 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Frostburg, MD Frostburg

Road Turkey Day 5k

From $25 Open

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Chase Thanksgiving 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Middle River, MD Middle River

Road 5K - no SWAG5K w/ Hat & Medal

From $15 Open

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Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Six Locations & Virtual!, MD Six Locations & Virtual!

Virtual 5K Baltimore5K Arnold5K Bel Air +4

From $35 Open

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Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Road 5K5K DTC Partnership Entry

From $0 Open

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22nd Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Catonsville, MD Catonsville

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Leonard, MD Saint Leonard

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $35 Open

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2026 HCC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Road Pooch Pack5K RunMashed Potato Kids Race

From $5 Open

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MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race

Sat, Nov 28 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road 5 Mile (Non-Member Registration)10 Mile (Non-Member Registration)

From $20 Open

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NCR Marathon & Half Marathon

Sat, Nov 28 · Sparks Glencoe, MD Sparks Glencoe

Road NCR Half MarathonNCR Marathon

From $96 Open

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RIVAL ERG - 60 Min Ski, Bike, Row Competition

Sun, Nov 29 · Jessup, MD Jessup

Individual ParticipantIndividual ParticipantTeam (2 ppl) +1

From $55 Open

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St. Mary's Boys Basketball Annual 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sun, Nov 29 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road St. Mary's Boys Basketball Annual 1-Mile Fun RunSt. Mary's Boys Basketball Annual 5K Run

From $30 Open

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Baby Yoda 4 Miler

Sun, Nov 29 · Abingdon, MD Abingdon

Open

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MCRRC Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT)

Wed, Dec 2 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road Winter Marathon Training (WMT) Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)Winter Marathon Training (WMT) Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)

From $95 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Candy Cane Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual 1K Fun RunASA 5KVirtual 5K +1

From $15 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Boyds, MD Boyds

Virtual Virtual Jingler5K Timed5K Untimed +1

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $50 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Solomons Island, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open

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Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra

Sat, Dec 5 · Clarksburg, MD Clarksburg

Road 5-Hour Relay Challenge5-Hour Challenge9-Hour Relay Challenge +7

From $40 Open

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Gingerbread Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Reindeer Run 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Port Deposit, MD Port Deposit

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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