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.

2026 Bullseye Striders Youth Cross Country program

Thu, Sep 3 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Cross Country youth program

From $150 Closed

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BLS 5k Brunch Run

Sat, Sep 5 · College Park, MD College Park

BLS 5k Brunch RunBLS VIP Brunch ExperienceVirtual Runner — Run anywhere Labor Day weekend +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

1M5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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1st Annual New Market Canines & Cornhole

Sat, Sep 5 · New Market, MD New Market

New Market 1st Annual Canines & Cornhole 🐶

From $50 Open

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Emancipation Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Laurel, MD Laurel

5K Run or WalkVirtual 5KFun Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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2026 Rainey Day 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Your City, MD Your City

The Rainey Day Kids Fun RunThe Rainey Day 5K

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Journey to ExSCellence 5K Walk/Run 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowie, MD Bowie

5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Claude Hall 5K and ColorRun Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Hill, MD Snow Hill

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

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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The Cinnamon Bun Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Smithsburg, MD Smithsburg

Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Frederick Market Street Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Family MileMen's MileYouth Mile +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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The Kingdom Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

The Kingdom Run 5K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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GRO 5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K

From $5 Closed

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Lyme Warrior's Run Like A Warrior Awareness Walk - Ellicott, MD

Sun, Sep 13 · Ellicott, MD Ellicott

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Owings Mills, MD Owings Mills

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/WalkFun Run - Lap Around the Track!

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Annapolis

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Brendan Looney Loop (1-Mile)5K Run5K Ruck

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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My Sole Knows 5K Virtual Run/Walk/Virtual

Sat, Sep 19 · District Heights, MD District Heights

My Sole Knows 5K - Run/WalkMy Sole Knows 5K - Virtual

From $30 Open

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Kilometers & Kegs for Cool's Legacy

Sat, Sep 19 · Thurmont, MD Thurmont

Kilometers & Kegs for Cool's Legacy 5KKilometers & Kids for Cool's Legacy Fun Run

From $20 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 Open Closing Soon

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Munro Hampton Alumni Association DC 5K Run-Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Upper Marlboro, MD Upper Marlboro

Munro Hampton Alumni Association DC 5K Run-Walk

From $46.23 Open

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Sip and Stride 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

Sip and Stride 5K

From $44 Open

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Little Sisters of the Poor NUN RUN 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk - BALTIMORE

Sat, Sep 19 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

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

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Poolesville, MD Poolesville

5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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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 Open Closing Soon

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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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20th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Rosedale, MD Rosedale

1 Mile WalkVirtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual 5K +1

From $35 Open

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The Kellie Thompson Shiley 5k and Family Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

The Kellie Thompson Shiley 5k Trail Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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MCRRC Country Road Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dickerson, MD Dickerson

Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Stronger Together 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

5K

From $35 Closed

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BMHS 5K for the Arts

Sat, Sep 26 · Bladensburg, MD Bladensburg

BMHS - Faculty/StaffBMHS/LRHS - AlumniBMHS - Parent/Guardian +2

From $20 Open

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Sowebo Gateway 5K (formerly Sowebo Landmark 5K)

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Sowebo Gateway 5KSoWebo Gateway 5K with Stroller

From $30 Open

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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 Closed

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Bull Run REUNION RUN 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Parkton, MD Parkton

3 mile CC race

From $10 Closed

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River's Edge Endurance Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Brunswick, MD Brunswick

5K (3.1mile) Race3 Hour Endurance Race6 Hour Endurance Challenge

From $35 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 $20 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Baltimore

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

5K Run or Walk

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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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+)Color Splash Fun Run (Ages 0-5)

From $15 Open

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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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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 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $25 Open

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102st Goddard 2 Miler

Wed, Sep 30 · Greenbelt, MD Greenbelt

Goddard 2 Miler SPRING onlyGoddard 2-Miler Spring + Fall Races + GROC Annual MembershipGoddard 2-Miler SPRING AND FALL OPTION +1

From $10 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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Hart-Miller Island Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Essex, MD Essex

Hart-Miller Island Run

From $60 Open

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Pink and Blue 5k Run/Walk for Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Middletown, MD Middletown

5k Run and Fun Walk - Virtual Event5k Run and Fun Walk - Untimed Event5k Run - Timed Event +1

From $30 Open

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Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K

Sat, Oct 3 · Huntingtown, MD Huntingtown

Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run & Kiddy-K

From $30 Open

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Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

1K Stroll4K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Festival at Bel Air 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

1K5KFestival at Bel Air Merchants

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Flutter Fest 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Mechanicsville, MD Mechanicsville

5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned)5K Race (Timed Event w BIB)

From $20 Open

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