Running Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 283 running races in Maryland in 2026 across 118 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Bullseye Striders Youth Cross Country program in Ellicott City on September 3. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

2026 Bullseye Striders Youth Cross Country program

Thu, Sep 3 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Road Cross Country youth program

From $150 Open

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47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Crisfield, MD Crisfield

Road 5k Run10k Ruck10k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

Virtual 1M5KVIRTUAL 5K

From $23 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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BLS 5k Brunch Run

Sat, Sep 5 · College Park, MD College Park

Virtual BLS VIP Brunch ExperienceBLS 5k Brunch RunYouth (under 18) - Must run with a registered adult +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 30 spots left

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Emancipation Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Laurel, MD Laurel

Virtual Virtual 5K5K Run or WalkFun Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual Virtual 2-Person RelayVirtual 12 MilerASA 12 Miler +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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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 Closing Soon

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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road Kentlands Lakelands 5kTot Trot - 200 metersKids Dash 500 meters

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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Royal Oak Ramble

Sun, Sep 6 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open Closing Soon

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Sole Circle Risen Angels 5k and 10k

Sun, Sep 6 · Bladensburg, MD Bladensburg

Road Sole Circle Risen Angels 5kSole Circle Risen Angels 10k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Montgomery County Interfaith 5K

Mon, Sep 7 · Boyds, MD Boyds

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k

Mon, Sep 7 · Knoxville, MD Knoxville

Road 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

Virtual The Rainey Day Kids Fun RunThe Rainey Day 5K

From $30 Open 25 spots left

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Move for Reentry Virtual Race

Thu, Sep 10 · Greenbelt, MD Greenbelt

Open

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Shootout for Soldiers Baltimore

Fri, Sep 11 · Sparks Glencoe, MD Sparks Glencoe

Team RegistrationDual Slot RegistrationVeterans Game Only +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon 75 spots left

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VentureQuest Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Flintstone, MD Flintstone

VentureQuest 8-Hour Adventure RaceVentureQuest 24-Hour Adventure Race

From $125 Open Closing Soon

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Journey to ExSCellence 5K Walk/Run 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowie, MD Bowie

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Frederick Market Street Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Road Youth MileFamily MileFun Mile +3

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Greenhorn Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Flintstone, MD Flintstone

Greenhorn Adventure Race

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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The Kingdom Run 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road The Kingdom Run 5K

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Mueveton + BabyFest 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Open Closing Soon

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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Camp Springs, MD (37)

Sat, Sep 12 · Camp Springs, MD Camp Springs

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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St. Charles Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Waldorf, MD Waldorf

Road 5K - Charity Registration5K10K +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Skipjack Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Deal Island, MD Deal Island

Road Skipjack Run 2026 5KSkipjack Run 2026 10K

From $13 Open Closing Soon

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Claude Hall 5K and ColorRun Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Hill, MD Snow Hill

Virtual 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

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

Road 10kHalf MarathonMarathon

From $45 Open Closing Soon 64 spots left

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MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Derwood, MD Derwood

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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9/11 Heroes Run - Annapolis

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

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

From $21 Open Closing Soon

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Strides for Strength 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Owings Mills, MD Owings Mills

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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HCRC 3K Field Day

Sun, Sep 13 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open Closing Soon

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The Peake Run- Our Big Ducking 60th Anniversary Run at the Maryland Seafood Festival

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road One Mile Fun Run/Walk5K RunThe Peake 10K- 6 Miles for 60 Years of the MD Seafood Food +1

From $5 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

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k RunVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glen Burnie, MD

Sun, Sep 13 · Severn, MD Severn

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 4 +9

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Rev3 Back Bay

Sun, Sep 13 · Snow Hill, MD Snow Hill

Triathlon SprintREV AquabikeSprintREV Relay (2 or 3 person team)SprintREV Triathlon +1

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Bay Bridge Paddle

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Triathlon Soft Shell SUP plus 1 mile beach runThe Soft Shell KayakSoft Shell Kayak plus 1 mile beach run +15

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Ellicott, MD Ellicott

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Fri, Sep 18 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

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

From $25 Open 32 spots left

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ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival presented by University of Maryland Medical System

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

Virtual ASA 5K5-kilometerVirtual 5K +5

From $35.85 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Rep Your Run Crew

Sat, Sep 19 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 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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My Sole Knows 5K Virtual Run/Walk/Virtual

Sat, Sep 19 · District Heights, MD District Heights

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

From $30 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

Virtual 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

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $35 Open

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Kilometers & Kegs for Cool's Legacy

Sat, Sep 19 · Thurmont, MD Thurmont

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

From $20 Open

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Munro Hampton Alumni Association DC 5K Run-Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Upper Marlboro, MD Upper Marlboro

Road 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

Road Sip and Stride 5K

From $44 Open

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Kensington 8K

Sat, Sep 19 · Kensington, MD Kensington

Road 1K Fun Run2M Challenge8K Race

From $22 Open

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Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual Fun Walk5k RunVirtual 5k or Fun Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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