5K Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 279 5K races in Maryland scheduled for 2026. The next is the Next Step Training - Females in Training (FIT) in Columbia on March 12. Maryland 5K races run primarily March through February.

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (18)

Sat, May 2 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Frederick Running Festival

Sat, May 2 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual 5kVirtual 5K - Charity Registration5K - Charity Registration +12

From $0 Open

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Shore Elite PT x Morgan's Message 5k

Sun, May 3 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

Shore Elite PT x Morgan's Message 5kShore Elite PT x Morgan's Message 5k STUDENTS

From $15 Open

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33rd Annual "Billy Korrow" Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, May 3 · Towson, MD Towson

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Rev3 Nanticoke River

Sun, May 3 · Bivalve, MD Bivalve

KidsREV Duathlon (10-12)SprintREV Aqua BikeSprintREV Triathlon +6

From $40 Open

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Brigance Brigade Foundation 5.7K Race & 1.57M Family-Fun Run/Walk

Sun, May 3 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Kids Fun Run1.57MVirtual Brigance Brigade +1

From $25 Open

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Ellicott City 5K/10K

Sun, May 3 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K10KRelay Team 10K

From $35 Open

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Spencerville Adventist Academy Cross Country 5K, 1 Mile Race, and Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 3 · Spencerville, MD Spencerville

1 Mile Run (XC)1 Mile Run- SAA Student (XC)5K- SAA Student (XC) +2

From $10 Open

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RSPS 11th Annual Family 5K/Fun Run

Fri, May 8 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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8th eRACE The Stigma 5K RUN/WALK

Fri, May 8 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

5k Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sneaks Come Out at Night 5K, presented by Brown Advisory

Fri, May 8 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K

From $35 Closed

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Miles of Smiles 5K/Stroll for Joel 1M

Sat, May 9 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Stroll for Joel5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Luau 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (19)

Sat, May 9 · Westminster, MD Westminster

5K10K

From $30 Closed

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Ruck & Rosé 5K

Sat, May 9 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Ruck & Rosé 5K

From $30 Open

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Bentley Wise's Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, May 9 · Oakland, MD Oakland

5K Run/Walk

From $22.5 Open Closing Soon

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Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · New Market, MD New Market

Fun Run5K5K (DCES Staff Member)

From $10 Open

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Inspire Life 5K

Sat, May 9 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Inspire Life 5K

From $30 Open

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Tiki Trot 5k, Beer Mile & Tiki-tizer Mile

Sat, May 9 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

Beer MileFood Tiki-tizer MileCOMBINED 5k & Beer Mile +2

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Salisbury Paramedic Foundation Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

Salisbury Paramedic Foundation Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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2026 Nurses Run

Sat, May 9 · Columbia, MD Columbia

5K

From $25 Open

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Miles for Moms 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Fallston, MD Fallston

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Every Hour Every Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Towson, MD Towson

Fun Walk - Baltimore County PoliceFun WalkVirtual 5K +3

From $25 Open

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Phelps Luck 5k and Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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The Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Frederick, MD Frederick

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Cambridge Crab Run

Sun, May 10 · Cambridge, MD Cambridge

Kids 5k Option (12 and Under)5kHalf marathon +1

From $20 Open

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EveryMile for EveryMind 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Rockville, MD Rockville

EveryMile for EveryMind 1K Fun Run and WalkEveryMile for EveryMind 5KEveryMile for EveryMind Kids Run -100 meters

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Women's Distance Festival

Fri, May 15 · Columbia, MD Columbia

WDF 5KWDF 5K [VIRTUAL]

From $30 Open

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Stroll & Roll: 5K Run & Family Fun Walk to benefit the Erin Levitas Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

In-Person WalkIn-Person 5KVirtual 5K and walk

From $20 Open

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Keep Punching 5K, 1 Mile, and Virtual Event

Sat, May 16 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +1

From $15 Open

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Catch Me If You Can 5K

Sat, May 16 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Potomac Riverkeeper Network's Splash and Dash

Sat, May 16 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

5K

From $50 Open

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Johns Hopkins Nursing 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026

Sat, May 16 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1 Mile Fun Walk-Independently Timed5K Fun Run-Independently TimedVirtual Fun Run with T-Shirt

From $20 Open

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21st Annual Ben Layton 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

Ben Layton 2 mile FUN Walk Ages 17 and underBen Layton 2 mile FUN WalkBen Layton 5K Ages 17 and under +2

From $10 Open

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Dawn's 5k Dash

Sun, May 17 · Fallston, MD Fallston

Dawn's 5k DashDawn's 5k Dash Virtual

From $30 Open

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MCRRC Run Aware 5K

Sun, May 17 · Bethesda, MD Bethesda

5K Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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36th Annual Sneaker Creeper

Fri, May 22 · Worton, MD Worton

1 Mile- 11 yr old1/2 Mile- 11 yr old (2 laps)25 Yard Dash- 2 yr old +8

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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The 14th Annual Life's Good in LG 5k Race and Fun Run

Sat, May 23 · Leonardtown, MD Leonardtown

5K

From $40 Open

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

Sun, May 24 · Ellicott, MD Ellicott

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

From $10 Open

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16TH WALK/JOG FOR THE "WELL" OF IT 5K

Sun, May 24 · Ridgely, MD Ridgely

1m Walk5K Run/WalkSleep Walker

From $25 Open

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MCRRC Memorial Day 4 Mile

Mon, May 25 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Panda 5K & 1K Fun Run

Mon, May 25 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Panda 1K Fun RunPanda 5K (Ages 12 and Under)Panda 5K (Ages 13 and Up)

From $15 Open

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2026 Girls on the Run Spring 5K - Washington County

Sat, May 30 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

5K (Youth 12 & under)Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K (Adult)

From $20 Open

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Cavalier 5K

Sat, May 30 · Potomac, MD Potomac

1k5k In-Person Run

From $15 Open

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

Sat, May 30 · Frederick, MD Frederick

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

From $20 Open

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Healthy Tilghman 5k or 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Tilghman, MD Tilghman

Healthy Tilghman 1 Mile Fun run or walkHealthy Tilghman Youth 1 MileHealthy Tilghman 5k +1

From $12 Open

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2026 BAM FI 'Hope Without Boundaries' 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

5K Run/WalkSatellite 5K

From $30 Open

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SBP Dolphin Dash 5K & Fun Run

Sun, May 31 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

1 Mile5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Girls on the Run Spring 5K - Frederick County

Sun, May 31 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual 5K5K (Timed)5K (Untimed)

From $32 Closed

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The Crusher Run - Texas Quarry 5K

Sun, May 31 · Lutherville Timonium, MD Lutherville Timonium

5K Run (Timed)ASA 5KFamily Fun Run (Untimed)

From $60 Open

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OhanaHC 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk (Sunday, May 31, 2026, 7000 Columbia Gateway Drive at 10am)

Sun, May 31 · Columbia, MD Columbia

1 Mile Ages 1-17 yrs1 Mile1 Mile Ages 18-99 yrs +3

From $5 Open

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