5K Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 109 5K races in Maryland scheduled for 2026. The next is the Ready, Set, SNIFF! 5K at BARCStoberfest in Baltimore on October 24. Maryland 5K races run primarily October.

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Laurel, MD Laurel

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 - Virtual Participant) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K

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

5K Ellicott City5K Towson5K Virtual +4

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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22nd Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Catonsville, MD Catonsville

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Columbia, MD Columbia

5K5K DTC Partnership Entry

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Nov 29 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

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

From $30 Open

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CASA Baltimore Steps of Caring Virtual 5K

Mon, Nov 30 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Steps of Caring 5K: Adults

From $25 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Boyds, MD Boyds

Virtual JinglerKids Run5K Untimed +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Cane Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Frederick, MD Frederick

1K Fun RunVirtual 5KASA 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Solomons Island, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island

5K Untimed5K TimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra

Sat, Dec 5 · Clarksburg, MD Clarksburg

9-Hour Challenge5-Hour Challenge5-Hour Relay Challenge +7

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Dec 5 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

3K Walk5K Run

From $50 Open

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12th Annual Angel Park Jingle All The Way 5k & 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall

1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $28 Open

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Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Reindeer Run 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Port Deposit, MD Port Deposit

5K

From $35 Open

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Gingerbread Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

5KVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Celtic Solstice Five-Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Celtic Solstice Five-Mile RunVirtual Celtic Solstice Five-Miler

From $75 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Jingle Jog Kids RunVirtual 5K5K +1

From $15 Open

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Reindeer Run 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/WalkReindeer Run Virtual

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Resolution Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Kids Dash1 Mile5K

From $12 Open 35 spots left

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Resolution Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Perryville, MD Perryville

1M Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $27 Open

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Next Step Training - Hibernation to 5K

Mon, Jan 4 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Next Step Training - Hibernation to 5K

From $30 Closed

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Hot for Chocolate 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Saint Leonard, MD Saint Leonard

5KVirtual 5K5K +1

From $30 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore

Sat, Feb 13 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5KExhibitor TableGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Silver Spring

Sat, Feb 13 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

5KGold SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Valentine 5K by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing

Sat, Feb 13 · Perryville, MD Perryville

1MVirtual 5K5K

From $20 Open

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4STEPS THERAPEUTIC RIDING 5k

Sat, Feb 20 · Parsonsburg, MD Parsonsburg

4Steps Therapeutic Riding 5K4Steps Therapeutic Riding 5K

From $32 Closed

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The 2027 Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!

Sun, Feb 21 · Hanover, MD Hanover

Family Fun Run CourseFamily Fun Run CourseElite Runners: Indoor 5K Course Sub 7:30 Minute Pace Or Less +2

From $30 Open 75 spots left

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Hot Chocolate 5K

Sun, Mar 7 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

Hot Chocolate 5K - Walking divisionHot Chocolate 5K RUN - Running DivisionHot Chocolate 5K RUN - Running Division +1

From $30 Open

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Chapman Farm St. Patrick's Day Fun Run and Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Crofton, MD Crofton

Chapman Farm Fun WalkChapman Farm Fun WalkChapman Farm Fun Run +3

From $10 Open 25 spots left

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Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K

Sun, Mar 14 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5KVirtual 5K5K +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Doc Trot 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

5K5K

From $30 Open

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The Luckiest Light 5K

Sat, Mar 20 · Havre De Grace, MD Havre De Grace

5KVirtual 5K1M Fun Run

From $45 Open

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Turtle Derby 5k Trail Race

Sat, Apr 10 · Havre De Grace, MD Havre De Grace

2027 Turtle Derby 5K Trail RaceTurtle Derby 5K Trail Race

From $35 Closed

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Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Kids 6-13 1MKids 6-13 1M1M Fun Run/Walk +7

From $10 Closed

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Corteau Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Sun, Apr 11 · Mechanicsville, MD Mechanicsville

1.5 Mile Walk5k5k +2

From $15 Open 10 spots left

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Sneakers & Sirens 5K

Sun, Apr 11 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Fun WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $30 Closed

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Earth Day 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Kids DashKids Dash1 Mile +5

From $10 Closed 1 spots left

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Calvert Marine Museum Society Otter Trot 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Solomons, MD Solomons

Otter Trot 5KOtter Trot 5K

From $35 Open

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Columbia Donut Mile

Sun, Apr 18 · Columbia, MD Columbia

IndividualIndividual

From $25 Closed 100 spots left

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Spring Hops

Sun, Apr 18 · Mount Airy, MD Mount Airy

Spring Hops 5K XCSpring Hops 5K XC

From $40 Open

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Earth Day 5K

Thu, Apr 22 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk1 Mile Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K +3

From $20 Open

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Let's Grow Together 5K - Powered by CRECE

Sun, Apr 25 · College Park, MD College Park

Let's Grow Together 5K – Powered by CRECELet's Grow Together 5K

From $40 Open

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Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Solomons Island 5k

Sat, May 1 · Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island

Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Solomons Island 5kSole Circle - Solomons Island 5k

From $40 Open

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Go Gray in May 2027

Sat, May 8 · National Harbor, MD National Harbor

Go Gray In May 2026Go Gray In May 2027Food truck Vendor +5

From $8.49 Closed 1 spots left

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Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, May 8 · New Market, MD New Market

Fun RunFun Run5K (DCES Staff Member) +3

From $10 Closed

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The Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Frederick, MD Frederick

5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Run the Vineyards - Running Hare 5K

Sat, May 15 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

5K5K

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K

Sat, May 15 · Odenton, MD Odenton

Loop Around the Lake (Kids Fun Run)5K (Age 13+)5K (Age 12 & under) +2

From $15 Closed

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Potomac Riverkeeper Network's Splash and Dash

Sun, May 16 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

5KMussel Hustle

From $50 Closed

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Women's Distance Festival

Sun, May 16 · Columbia, MD Columbia

WDF 5KWDF 5K [VIRTUAL]WDF 5K +1

From $30 Open

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