Running Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 293 running races in Maryland in 2026 across 123 cities. The next upcoming race is the Columbia KIDS Triathlon in Columbia on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Steppingstone Criterium

Sun, Aug 30 · Havre de Grace, MD Havre de Grace

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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival

Sun, Aug 30 · Cumberland, MD Cumberland

Road Howard's 5KHoward's Half Marathon

From $25 Open

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Annapolis 10 Mile Run

Sun, Aug 30 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road Ten Mile Run

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Crush the Chesapeake 5K

Sun, Aug 30 · Chesapeake City, MD Chesapeake City

Road Crush the Chesapeake 5K

From $25 Open

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Move 4 Reentry

Tue, Sep 1 · Greenbelt, MD Greenbelt

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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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BLS 5k Brunch Run

Sat, Sep 5 · College Park, MD College Park

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

From $20 Open 30 spots left

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47th Mike Sterling 10k/5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Crisfield, MD Crisfield

Road 5k Run10k Ruck10k Run

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

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Emancipation Day 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Laurel, MD Laurel

Virtual 5K Run or WalkVirtual 5KFun Walk

From $20 Open

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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Sep 5 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

Virtual 1MVIRTUAL 5K5K

From $23 Open

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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

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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 Relay12 MilerASA 12 Miler +2

From $40 Open 50 spots left

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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

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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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Shootout for Soldiers Baltimore

Fri, Sep 11 · Sparks Glencoe, MD Sparks Glencoe

Player Registration with Game JerseyVeterans Game OnlyTeam Registration +1

From $0 Open 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

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The Cinnamon Bun Fun Run and 5K

Sat, Sep 12 · Smithsburg, MD Smithsburg

Road Fun Run5K

From $20 Open

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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

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MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K

Sat, Sep 12 · Derwood, MD Derwood

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k

Sat, Sep 12 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

Road 10kHalf MarathonMarathon

From $45 Open 40 spots left

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

Sat, Sep 12 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Frederick Market Street Mile

Sat, Sep 12 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Road Fun MileFamily MileYouth Mile +3

From $10 Open

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St. Charles Running Festival

Sat, Sep 12 · Waldorf, MD Waldorf

Road 5K - Charity Registration5K10K - Charity Registration +1

From $0 Open

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Journey to ExSCellence 5K Walk/Run 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Bowie, MD Bowie

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Greenhorn Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Flintstone, MD Flintstone

Greenhorn Adventure Race

From $80 Open

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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

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Bay Bridge Paddle

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Triathlon The Soft Shell SUPSoft Shell SUP plus 1 mile beach runThe Soft Shell Kayak +15

From $50 Open

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9/11 Heroes Run - Annapolis

Sun, Sep 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road Brendan Looney Loop (1-Mile)5K Ruck5K Run

From $21 Open

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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

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Glen Burnie, MD

Sun, Sep 13 · Severn, MD Severn

Road Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash6th to 8th Grade - 1 Mile4th & 5th Grade - 1 Mile +9

From $15 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

Virtual 1 Mile Walk5k RunVirtual Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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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

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Rev3 Back Bay

Sun, Sep 13 · Snow Hill, MD Snow Hill

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

From $90 Open

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Strides for Strength 5K & Fun Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Owings Mills, MD Owings Mills

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

From $20 Open

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Annapolis RUN for The Light House

Fri, Sep 18 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

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

From $25 Open 32 spots left

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

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

Virtual 5-kilometerVirtual 5KASA 5K +5

From $35.85 Open 20 spots left

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Poolesville Day 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Poolesville, MD Poolesville

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $35 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 Closing Soon

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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

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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

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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

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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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The Milk Run and Stroll

Sat, Sep 19 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road The Milk Run and Stroll

From $26 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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Climb to End Cancer - Historic Fort Ritchie presented by: WellAve Dermatology

Sat, Sep 19 · Cascade, MD Cascade

Road Family Fun Walk/Run - 1.5 milesKIds Registration (12 and under)HOPE Trail on Quirauk Mountain & through Fort Ritchie - 5K+

From $15 Open

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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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