Running Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 410 running races in Maryland in 2026 across 145 cities. The next upcoming race is the St Joseph 5K and Fun Run in Frederick on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Azalea Classic

Sat, May 2 · University Park, MD University Park

Road 1-mile Challenge RunVal Creighton 1K Family Fun RunAzalea Classic 5K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Frederick Running Festival

Sat, May 2 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual Virtual 5k5K - Charity RegistrationTwilight 5K +12

From $0 Open

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Phoenix 5K

Sat, May 2 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road Paw-some 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run 🐾Phoenix 5K Run/Walk 🔥

From $32.08 Open

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Run For The Kids 5K

Sat, May 2 · Saint Marys City, MD Saint Marys City

Road Run For The Kids 5K

From $25 Open

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2026 Frederick Running Festival with Girls on the Run

Sat, May 2 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual Kid's Fun RunTwilight 5KVirtual 5K +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Rev3 Nanticoke River

Sun, May 3 · Bivalve, MD Bivalve

Triathlon KidsREV Duathlon (10-12)SprintREV Aqua BikeSprintREV Triathlon +6

From $40 Open

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Shore Elite PT x Morgan's Message 5k

Sun, May 3 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

Road Shore Elite PT x Morgan's Message 5kShore Elite PT x Morgan's Message 5k STUDENTS

From $15 Open

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The Brigade 5.7K and 1.57M Family Festival

Sun, May 3 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual Kids Fun Run1.57MVirtual Brigance Brigade +1

From $25 Open

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Run For Preservation

Sun, May 3 · Monkton, MD Monkton

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Ellicott City 5K/10K

Sun, May 3 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 5KRelay Team 10K10K

From $35 Open

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33rd Annual "Billy Korrow" Memorial 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sun, May 3 · Towson, MD Towson

Road 1 Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Immersion Cities 5K Unity Walk/Run

Sun, May 3 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual Youth Virtual Unity 5K RegistrationYouth Unity 5K RegistrationAdult Unity 5K Registration +1

From $15 Open

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MCRRC First Time Marathon (FTM) Program

Sun, May 3 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road FTM Program (Must be an MCRRC Member!)FTM Late Registrants (Must be an MCRRC Member!)

From $130 Open

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Spencerville Adventist Academy Cross Country 5K, 1 Mile Race, and Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 3 · Spencerville, MD Spencerville

Road 1 Mile Run- SAA Student (XC)1 Mile Run (XC)5K- SAA Student (XC) +2

From $10 Open

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Johnnycake Jolt Series!

Wed, May 6 · Windsor Mill, MD Windsor Mill

Johnnycake Jolt Race SeriesJohnnycake Jolt 5/6/26Johnnycake Jolt 5/13/26 +2

From $25 Open

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8th eRACE The Stigma 5K RUN/WALK

Fri, May 8 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Neon Run 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run

Fri, May 8 · Waldorf, MD Waldorf

Road 1 Mile Fun RunNeon Run 5k

From $25 Open

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RSPS 11th Annual Family 5K/Fun Run

Fri, May 8 · Ellicott City, MD Ellicott City

Road Fun Run5K

From $25 Open

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The Bettie Jane Cancer Foundation 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Miles of Smiles 5K/Stroll for Joel 1M

Sat, May 9 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road Stroll for Joel5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Salisbury Paramedic Foundation Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 9 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

Road Salisbury Paramedic Foundation Annual 5k Fun Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Tiki Trot 5k, Beer Mile & Tiki-tizer Mile

Sat, May 9 · Williamsport, MD Williamsport

Road Beer MileFood Tiki-tizer MileCOMBINED 5k & Beer Mile +2

From $5 Open 15 spots left

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Inspire Life 5K

Sat, May 9 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road Inspire Life 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Phelps Luck 5k and Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Road Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Every Hour Every Day 5K

Sat, May 9 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual Fun WalkFun Walk - Baltimore County PoliceVirtual 5K +3

From $25 Open

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Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · New Market, MD New Market

Road Fun Run5K (DCES Staff Member)5K

From $10 Open

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2026 Nurses Run

Sat, May 9 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Ruck & Rosé 5K

Sat, May 9 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road Ruck & Rosé 5K

From $30 Open

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Havre de Grace High School Music Boosters 5K

Sat, May 9 · Havre De Grace, MD Havre De Grace

Road Havre de Grace High School Music Boosters 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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9th Annual Shatter the Stigma 5K

Sat, May 9 · Chesapeake Beach, MD Chesapeake Beach

Open

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Miles for Moms 5K & Fun Run

Sat, May 9 · Fallston, MD Fallston

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Bentley Wise's Miles for Melanoma 5K

Sat, May 9 · Oakland, MD Oakland

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $22.5 Open

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Six Pillars Century

Sat, May 9 · Cambridge, MD Cambridge

Virtual 37 Mile Ride56 Mile RideCentury Ride +1

From $50 Open

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Cambridge Crab Run

Sun, May 10 · Cambridge, MD Cambridge

Road Kids 5k Option (12 and Under)5kKING CRAB (Half marathon in 2 hours and then 5k) +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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EveryMile for EveryMind 5K and 1K Fun Run/Walk

Sun, May 10 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road EveryMile for EveryMind 1K Fun Run and WalkEveryMile for EveryMind 5KEveryMile for EveryMind Kids Run -100 meters

From $17 Open Closing Soon

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2026 FINRA Annual Conference Virtual 5K

Wed, May 13 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Open

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MCRRC Spring 10K Program

Wed, May 13 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road Spring 10K Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)

From $60 Open

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E2P Multisport Training Camp & Retreat

Fri, May 15 · Tilghman, MD Tilghman

Triathlon E2P Multisport Training Camp & Retreat

From $1200 Open

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22 Miles to Break Boundaries- 24 Hour Ultra Trail

Sat, May 16 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Ultra 24 Hour Trail Run

From $150 Open

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Be You 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Glenn Dale, MD Glenn Dale

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Virtual)5K Run/Walk - Kids (Under 13)5K Run/Walk - Adult

From $20 Open

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Johnny's 5K Dash and Bash

Sat, May 16 · Middle River, MD Middle River

Road 5K (12 & Under)5K (13 & Older)

From $25 Open

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Potomac Riverkeeper Network's Splash and Dash

Sat, May 16 · Oxon Hill, MD Oxon Hill

Road 5K

From $50 Open

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Keep Punching 5K, 1 Mile, and Virtual Event

Sat, May 16 · Towson, MD Towson

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 MileVirtual 5K +1

From $15 Open

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Two Rivers Race Around the Lake 5K

Sat, May 16 · Odenton, MD Odenton

Road Loop Around the Lake (Kids Fun Run)5K (Age 12 & under)5K (Age 13+)

From $15 Open

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21st Annual Ben Layton 5K Run/Walk

Sat, May 16 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

Virtual Ben Layton 2 mile FUN WalkBen Layton 2 mile FUN Walk Ages 17 and underBen Layton 5K +2

From $10 Open

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Stroll & Roll: 5K Run & Family Fun Walk to benefit the Erin Levitas Foundation

Sat, May 16 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual In-Person WalkVirtual 5K and walkIn-Person 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Catch Me If You Can 5K

Sat, May 16 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 1 Mile5K +1

From $30 Open

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Johns Hopkins Nursing 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk 2026

Sat, May 16 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 1 Mile Fun Walk-Independently Timed5K Fun Run-Independently TimedVirtual Fun Run with T-Shirt

From $20 Open

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Dawn's 5k Dash

Sun, May 17 · Fallston, MD Fallston

Virtual Dawn's 5k DashDawn's 5k Dash Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Women's Distance Festival

Sun, May 17 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Virtual WDF 5K [VIRTUAL]WDF 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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