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.

PanCan Twilight 5k and Sunset Stroll

Sat, Aug 22 · Easton, MD Easton

Sunset Stroll5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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The Mermaid Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

Mermaid MileMermaid Virtual 5KMermaid Virtual 5K - International +1

From $25 Open

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Crush the Chesapeake 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Chesapeake City, MD Chesapeake City

Crush the Chesapeake 5K

From $25 Open

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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival

Sun, Aug 30 · Cumberland, MD Cumberland

Howard's 5KHoward's Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (36)

Sat, Sep 5 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Altra Charles Street 12 and 2-Person Relay presented by Kelly Benefits

Sat, Sep 5 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual 2-Person Relay2-Person RelayASA 12 Miler +2

From $40 Open

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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Kentlands Lakelands 5kTot Trot - 200 metersKids Dash 500 meters

From $17 Open

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Emancipation Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Laurel, MD Laurel

Virtual 5K5K Run or WalkFun Walk

From $20 Open

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Sole Circle Risen Angels 5k and 10k

Sun, Sep 6 · Bladensburg, MD Bladensburg

Sole Circle Risen Angels 5kSole Circle Risen Angels 10k

From $35 Open

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Montgomery County Interfaith 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Boyds, MD Boyds

Kids Fun Run (ages 6-12)Montgomery County Interfaith 5KMontgomery County Interfaith 5K - VIRTUAL OPTION +1

From $20 Closed

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Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Knoxville, MD Knoxville

Othello Labor Day 1KOthello Labor Day 5K

From $10 Open

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The Kingdom Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

The Kingdom Run 5K

From $50 Open

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The Cinnamon Bun Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Smithsburg, MD Smithsburg

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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St. Charles Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Waldorf, MD Waldorf

5K5K - Charity Registration10K - Charity Registration +1

From $0 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Westminster, MD Westminster

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Frederick Market Street Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Fun MileNon-Binary MileFamily Mile +3

From $10 Closed

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Skipjack Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Deal Island, MD Deal Island

Skipjack Run 2026 5KSkipjack Run 2026 10K

From $13 Open

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Stef Ripple 10th Annual Stefanie Ashdown Memorial Do Your Best 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 13 · Arnold, MD Arnold

1 Mile WalkVirtual Run/Walk5k Run

From $30 Open

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Bay Bridge Paddle

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

The Soft Shell KayakSoft Shell Kayak plus 1 mile beach runThe Soft Shell Kayak Double +15

From $50 Open

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Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Fri, Sep 18 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

1 Mile Walk (In-Person)5k (In-Person)5K (Virtual) +2

From $25 Open 32 spots left

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The Milk Run and Stroll

Sat, Sep 19 · Westminster, MD Westminster

The Milk Run and Stroll

From $26 Open

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Rep Your Run Crew

Sat, Sep 19 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Rep Your Run Crew 1-Mile Fun Run and WalkRep Your Run Crew 5kRep Your Run Crew 10k +1

From $25 Closed

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ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival presented by University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Sat, Sep 19 · Havre de Grace, MD Havre de Grace

5-kilometerASA 5KVirtual 5K +5

From $35.85 Open

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Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5K.

Sat, Sep 19 · Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $25 Closed

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Kensington 8K

Sat, Sep 19 · Kensington, MD Kensington

1K Fun Run2M Challenge8K Race

From $22 Closed

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Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Towson, MD Towson

Fun Walk5k RunVirtual 5k or Fun Walk

From $40 Closed

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MCRRC Country Road Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dickerson, MD Dickerson

Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Claude Hall 5K and ColorRun Fundraiser

Sun, Sep 20 · Snow Hill, MD Snow Hill

1 MILE COLOR FUNRUN/WALKClaude Hall 5K VIRTUAL RUN/WALK5K

From $15 Closed

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Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1-Mile Walk5K RunCritter Crawl Kids Dash +1

From $25 Open

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Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park

Sat, Sep 26 · Elkton, MD Elkton

1 Mile Bark in the Park5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Color Splash 1K & 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Color Splash Fun Run 1K & 5K (ages 6+)5K (Ages 0-5)

From $15 Closed

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HER Cause, Inc. 3rd Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

3rd Annual HER Cause, Inc. 5K Walk

From $35 Open

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River's Edge Endurance Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Brunswick, MD Brunswick

5K (3.1mile) Race6 Hour Endurance Challenge3 Hour Endurance Race

From $35 Open

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The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, Inc. -31st Annual 5K Walk-Run Soul Fitness Weekend

Sat, Sep 26 · Upper Marlboro, MD Upper Marlboro

Traditional Virtual 5K RunGiving From The Heart SponsorTraditional Virtual 5K Walk +6

From $35 Closed

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MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun

Sun, Sep 27 · Derwood, MD Derwood

5K (Ages 18+)Youth 5K (Ages 17 and Under)

From $15 Open

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16th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk

Sun, Sep 27 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

1 Mile Fun Run & Walk5K

From $45 Closed

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Totally Awesome 80's Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

1 Mile Walk5K

From $34 Open

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Spook Hill Cider & Wine 4 Mile Run

Thu, Oct 1 · Burkittsville, MD Burkittsville

3 Mile Walk4 Mile Run

Closed

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Haunted 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (40)

Sat, Oct 3 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Sowebo Landmark 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Sowebo Landmark 5K with StrollerSowebo Landmark 5K

From $30 Closed

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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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Tom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Rock Hall, MD Rock Hall

Tom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5k WalkTom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5k VIRTUALTom McHugh Arts Scholarship 5k +2

From $0 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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Haunted 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Westminster, MD Westminster

5K10K

From $30 Open

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Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Chestertown, MD Chestertown

5K Run5K WALKHalf Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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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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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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CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Solomons, MD Solomons

Fun Walk5K Run

From $40 Open

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Baltimore Running Festival

Sat, Oct 17 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 5K - Charity RegistrationVirtual 5K5K +15

From $0 Open

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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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