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.

The Milk Run and Stroll

Sat, Sep 19 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road The Milk Run and Stroll

From $26 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Clarksburg, MD

Sun, Sep 20 · Clarksburg, MD Clarksburg

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 52nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MileKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open

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The Kellie Thompson Shiley 5k and Family Fun Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

Road The Kellie Thompson Shiley 5k Trail Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Bruster's Sundae 5K

Sun, Sep 20 · Abingdon, MD Abingdon

Open

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MCRRC Country Road Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dickerson, MD Dickerson

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 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

Virtual Virtual 1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk5K +1

From $35 Open

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Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler

Sun, Sep 20 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Road One Miler5K10K Relay Team +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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ASHFoundation’s 7th Annual Virtual Walk/Run: Run the Legacy. Fund the Future.

Wed, Sep 23 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Virtual ASHFoundation’s 7th Annual Virtual 5K Walk/Run: Run the Legacy. Fund the FutureASHFoundation's 80K: Running Boldly into the Future

From $40 Open

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Cycling for Our Heroes

Sat, Sep 26 · Havre De Grace, MD Havre De Grace

PhotographerLandstuhl Army Fisher House 26.9 miles 1225 ft Elevation Gain

From $0 Open

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Baltimore Men's Wellness Day Committee 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Run On The Rocks • 10M / Half / 20M

Sat, Sep 26 · Point Of Rocks, MD Point Of Rocks

Road 10 MilerHalf Marathon (13.1 Miles)20 Miler

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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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

Virtual Giving From The Heart Sponsor5K Walk (Virtual)5K Run (Virtual) +6

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Baltimore

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $44 Open Closing Soon

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Fox Trot 5K & 1Mile Bark in the Park

Sat, Sep 26 · Elkton, MD Elkton

Road 1 Mile Bark in the Park5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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River's Edge Endurance Challenge

Sat, Sep 26 · Brunswick, MD Brunswick

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

From $35 Open

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2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run

Sat, Sep 26 · Glenn Dale, MD Glenn Dale

Road Prelude 5kPrelude 10k

From $43.2 Open

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BMHS 5K for the Arts

Sat, Sep 26 · Bladensburg, MD Bladensburg

Road BMHS/LRHS - AlumniBMHS - General PublicBMHS - Student +2

From $20 Open

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Color Splash 1K & 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

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

From $15 Open

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Sowebo Gateway 5K (formerly Sowebo Landmark 5K)

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road Sowebo Gateway 5KSoWebo Gateway 5K with Stroller

From $30 Open

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Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 1-Mile Walk5K RunCritter Crawl Kids Dash +1

From $25 Open

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Charm City Run 20-Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Freeland, MD Freeland

Virtual CCR 20-Mile RunCCR Virtual 20-Mile Run

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk5K

From $45 Open

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Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5K

Sun, Sep 27 · Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K

From $25 Open

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Notre Dame Prep Blazer Dash Scholarship Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual 1 Mile5KNDP Tiny Trotters (ages 2-7) +4

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun

Sun, Sep 27 · Derwood, MD Derwood

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

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - College Park, MD

Sun, Sep 27 · Hyattsville, MD Hyattsville

Road PreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard DashKindergarten & 1st Grade - 1/4 Mile +21

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Westminster, MD

Sun, Sep 27 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road Single Day Walk Up Week 4High School - 2 Miles6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile +22

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Parks Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road General Registration

From $84 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Fallston, MD

Sun, Sep 27 · Fallston, MD Fallston

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard DashSingle Day Walk Up Week 5Single Day Walk Up Week 3 +22

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Totally Awesome 80's Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $34 Open

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Columbia Classic 5K & 10K

Sun, Sep 27 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Road 10K10K - HC Striders Racing Team5K

From $0 Open

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Heat It To Beat It

Sun, Sep 27 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

In Person YouthVirtual Youth ParticipantIn-Person Participant +1

From $15 Open

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102st Goddard 2 Miler

Wed, Sep 30 · Greenbelt, MD Greenbelt

Road Goddard 2 Miler Fall onlyGoddard 2-Miler SPRING AND FALL OPTIONGoddard 2-Miler Spring + Fall Races + GROC Annual Membership +1

From $10 Open

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APSE All-In Virtual Race: Racing for Real Jobs & Real Pay

Thu, Oct 1 · Your City, MD Your City

Virtual APSE All In 5KAPSE All In 10KAPSE All In Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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National Capital 20 Miler and Janet Braunstein 5 Miler

Sat, Oct 3 · Potomac, MD Potomac

Road Janet Braunstein 5 MilerNational Capital 20 Miler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fort Washington, MD Fort Washington

Open

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Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Road 1K Stroll4K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Baltimore Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Chase, MD Chase

Triathlon Women's Sprint AquabikeMen's Sprint AquabikeWomen's Sprint Triathlon Team Relay +8

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Waterman's Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Rock Hall, MD Rock Hall

Triathlon Waterman's Long Course (Half) Aquabike (Individual)Waterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon RelayWaterman's Long Course (Half) Triathlon (Individual) +6

From $99 Open 15 spots left

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Festival at Bel Air 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 1K5KFestival at Bel Air Merchants

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Pink and Blue 5k Run/Walk for Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Middletown, MD Middletown

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

From $30 Open

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Hart-Miller Island Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Essex, MD Essex

Road Hart-Miller Island Run

From $60 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Huntingtown, MD Huntingtown

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

From $30 Open

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Great Allegany Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Cumberland, MD Cumberland

Road 5K15K

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Oct 3 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Red Shoe 5k 16th Annual Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run | Ronald McDonald House DC

Sun, Oct 4 · Forest Heights, MD Forest Heights

Road 5k Run/Walk RegistrationKid's Fun Run RegistrationCheer From Home Registration

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Point Of Rocks, MD Point Of Rocks

Road HUA Sports 5KHUA Sports Half MarathonHUA Sports Marathon

From $35 Open 40 spots left

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Level The Playing Field : Run, Walk & Roll 5K

Sun, Oct 4 · College Park, MD College Park

Virtual 1M WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $30 Open

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Mustang 5 Miler

Sun, Oct 4 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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Swim & Paddle the South River

Sun, Oct 4 · Riva, MD Riva

Swim Solo Pod- Swim All 5 MilesPaddleSwim Relay Pod- Take Turns Swim/Paddle

From $55 Open

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