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.

MCRRC Run Under the Lights

Sat, Nov 21 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

5K Run/Walk

From $43 Closed

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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

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Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick

Thu, Nov 26 · Frederick, MD Frederick

1K Fun Run/Walk5K RunAthletes Serving Athletes 5K

From $25 Open

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Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K

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

5K Westminster5K Baltimore5K Bel Air +4

From $35 Open

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Bulle Rock Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving Day 2026

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

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

From $15 Closed

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Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Leonard, MD Saint Leonard

5KVirtual 5K

From $35 Open

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Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Columbia, MD Columbia

5K DTC Partnership Entry5K

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Chase Thanksgiving 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Middle River, MD Middle River

5K

From $15 Open

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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 - Donor) +1

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Solomons Island, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island

5K Untimed5K TimedKids Run +1

From $25 Open

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Candy Cane Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Frederick, MD Frederick

1K Fun Run5KASA 5K +1

From $15 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Boyds, MD Boyds

Kids RunVirtual Jingler5K Untimed +1

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open

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Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra

Sat, Dec 5 · Clarksburg, MD Clarksburg

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

From $40 Open

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Gingerbread Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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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 5KASA 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Reindeer Run 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

1 Mile Fun RunReindeer Run Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Resolution Run 2027

Fri, Jan 1 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Kids Dash1 Mile5K

From $12 Open 35 spots left

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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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Cupid's Chase 5K Silver Spring

Sat, Feb 13 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

5KSilver SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore

Sat, Feb 13 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5KGold SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Hot for Chocolate 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Saint Leonard, MD Saint Leonard

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +1

From $30 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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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 $15 Closed 25 spots left

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Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Apr 10 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1M Fun Run/WalkKids 6-13 1M1M Fun Run/Walk +7

From $10 Closed

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Turtle Derby 5k Trail Race

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

Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race2027 Turtle Derby 5K Trail Race

From $35 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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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 5KLet's Grow Together 5K – Powered by CRECE

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 +3

From $10 Closed

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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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Women's Distance Festival

Sun, May 16 · Columbia, MD Columbia

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

From $30 Open

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Johns Hopkins Nursing 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk 2027

Sat, May 22 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1 Mile Fun Walk-Independently Timed1 Mile Fun Walk-Independently Timed5K Fun Run-Independently Timed +3

From $20 Closed

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Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run

Mon, May 31 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Panda 1K Fun RunPanda 1K Fun RunPanda 5K (Ages 13 and Up) +3

From $15 Closed

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MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K presented by New Balance Early Bird Registration (2027)

Sun, Jun 27 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

2027 5K Run

From $40 Closed

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Moonlight 5K and Twilight Kids Run presented by Brooks EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (2027)

Sat, Jul 10 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

2027 Twilight Kids Run2027 5K Run

From $15 Open

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Moonlight 5K and Twilight Kids Run presented by Brooks

Sat, Jul 10 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Twilight Kids RunTwilight Kids Run5K Run +3

From $20 Open

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Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards presented by Hoka EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (2027)

Sun, Aug 8 · Hydes, MD Hydes

2027 5K Run

From $40 Closed

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Caleb's Corner Charities Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run

Sat, Oct 9 · Laurel, MD Laurel

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Closed

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