5K Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 144 5K races in Maryland scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Bullseye Striders Youth Cross Country program in Ellicott City on September 3. Maryland 5K races run primarily September through October.

Level The Playing Field : Run, Walk & Roll 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · College Park, MD College Park

1M WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Swim & Paddle the South River

Sun, Oct 4 · Riva, MD Riva

Swim Relay Pod- Take Turns Swim/PaddleSwim Solo Pod- Swim All 5 MilesPaddle

From $55 Open

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13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

In-person 5K RunVirtual 5K Run

From $50 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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We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland

Sat, Oct 10 · Wheaton, MD Wheaton

We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18We Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry

From $20 Open

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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 (General Registration)5K Race (MVF Residents Only) +1

From $15 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 Closing Soon

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Pirate's Wharf 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Quantico, MD Quantico

Pirate's Wharf 5K

From $30 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

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Run for MWS 5K

Sun, Oct 11 · Frederick, MD Frederick

5K Run/WalkFun RunSupport/Spectator (T Shirt included)

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

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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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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 Virtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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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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Hyattsville Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Hyattsville, MD Hyattsville

1K Family Fun Run/WalkOne Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $15 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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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

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Franklin G. Schaeffer Memorial 5K Run & Walk 2026

Sat, Oct 17 · Westminster, MD Westminster

FGS Memorial 5K

From $25 Closed

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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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Coastal Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Berlin, MD Berlin

Coastal Hospice 2 Mile WalkCoastal Hospice 5K Run

From $35 Closed

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Pink Ribbon 5K

Sun, Oct 18 · Frederick, MD Frederick

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

From $32 Open

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Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run

Sun, Oct 18 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K

From $35 Closed

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33rd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1-Mile Walk5K Run - Fall

From $25 Closed

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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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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 20 spots left

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Arrr You Ready to Trot?

Sat, Oct 24 · Cobb Island, MD Cobb Island

Premium RegistrationStandard Registration

From $40 Open

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Believe In Tomorrow Port to Fort 6K 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

United States MilitaryChild Registration (Ages 4 to 12)Individual Registration +2

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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Linganore Haunted Wine Run 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Mt. Airy, MD Mt. Airy

5kHelp with Check-in Then Run 8:30am to 10:00amHelp with Check-in Then Run 7:00am to 8:30am

From $15 Open Closing Soon 6 spots left

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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

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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 12 & Under) +1

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Bailey's Annual Heart and Sole 5K Charity Run

From $40 Open

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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 Run5K 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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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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Downs Park 5 Miler

Sat, Nov 7 · Pasadena, MD Pasadena

5 Mile Run

From $15 Open

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SPANTurkeyTrot

Sat, Nov 7 · Millersville, MD Millersville

1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run

From $25 Open

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Storm Warriors Boardwalk 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 7 · Ocean City, MD Ocean City

5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Long Branch 5K

Sun, Nov 8 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Virtual 5K5K Fun Run

From $25 Open

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Angels on the Run 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Elkridge, MD Elkridge

Virtual RunAngels on the Run 5KAthletes Serving Athletes 5K

From $25 Open

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Shrewsbury Fall Fest & Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Kennedyville, MD Kennedyville

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

From $25 Open

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Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Rohrersville, MD Rohrersville

Volunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00amVolunteer and Run 7:30am to 9:00am5k +1

From $15 Open 12 spots left

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Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K

Sun, Nov 15 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

SpectatorZoo Zoom 5k

From $40 Closed

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