Running Races in Maryland — 2026

There are 242 running races in Maryland in 2026 across 100 cities. The next upcoming race is the Windy Hill Middle School Color Run in Owings on October 23. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

MCRRC Winter Marathon Training Program (WMT)

Wed, Dec 2 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road Winter Marathon Training (WMT) Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)Winter Marathon Training (WMT) Program Registration (Must be an MCRRC Member!)

From $95 Open

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Candy Cane Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual 1K Fun Run5KVirtual 5K +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Boyds, MD Boyds

Virtual Virtual JinglerKids Run5K Timed +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Solomons Island, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra

Sat, Dec 5 · Clarksburg, MD Clarksburg

Road 5-Hour Relay Challenge5-Hour Challenge9-Hour Relay Challenge +7

From $40 Open

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DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K

Sat, Dec 5 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road 3K Walk5K Run

From $50 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD

Sat, Dec 5 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Gingerbread Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Stocking Suffer 8-Hour Endurance Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

Road Stocking Suffer 8-Hour Endurance Run

From $55 Open 100 spots left

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MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program

Sun, Dec 6 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program (Must be an MCRRC Member!)MCRRC Winter Half-Marathon Program (Must be an MCRRC Member!)

From $90 Open

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Hot Chocolate Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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12th Annual Angel Park Jingle All The Way 5k & 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Perry Hall, MD Perry Hall

Road 1 Mile Family Fun Run5K

From $28 Open

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Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler

Sun, Dec 6 · Glen Echo, MD Glen Echo

Road 2 Mile Fun Run10K (with Bread contribution)10K

From $0 Open

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MCRRC Seneca Slopes 9K

Sun, Dec 6 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Reindeer Run 5K

Sun, Dec 6 · Port Deposit, MD Port Deposit

Road 5K

From $35 Open

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2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk

Fri, Dec 11 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual One Mile Elf Run Virtual1 Mile Elf Run5K Santa Run +3

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Celtic Solstice Five-Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual Celtic Solstice Five-Mile RunVirtual Celtic Solstice Five-Miler

From $75 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Fort Washington, MD (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Fort Washington, MD Fort Washington

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Jingle Hills Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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Gift Certificate Purchase - Charm City Run Events Signature Races

Sun, Dec 13 · Cockeysville, MD Cockeysville

Road Gift Certificate - $100.00Gift Certificate - $25.00Gift Certificate - $50.00 +1

From $25 Open

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Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Virtual Jingle Jog Kids RunASA 5K5K +1

From $15 Open

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Anniversary Run 15K

Sun, Dec 13 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road 2026 Anniversary Run 15K

From $15 Open

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Founders Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 13 · Potomac, MD Potomac

Road Half Marathon

From $10 Open

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MCRRC Jingle Bell Jog 8K

Sun, Dec 13 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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Holiday Lights Run

Fri, Dec 18 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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Reindeer Run 5k

Sat, Dec 19 · Aberdeen, MD Aberdeen

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunReindeer Run Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Naptown Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $40 Open

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Egg Nog Mile

Sun, Dec 20 · Havre de Grace, MD Havre de Grace

Open

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SocaRobics® Old Year’s Day Skeleton Crew Fun Run

Sun, Dec 27 · Owings Mills, MD Owings Mills

Open

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North by North 5k

Sun, Dec 27 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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New Year's Eve Gala

Thu, Dec 31 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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Baltimore St. Art Hunt

Fri, Jan 1 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Open

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Resolution Run 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Perryville, MD Perryville

Virtual 1M Fun Run/WalkVirtual 5K5K

From $27 Open

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Resolution Run

Fri, Jan 1 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road Kids Dash1 Mile5K

From $12 Open 35 spots left

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New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (01)

Sat, Jan 2 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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New Year 5K & 10K, Westminster, MD (02)

Sat, Jan 9 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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Winter Warm-Up Adventure Race

Sat, Jan 9 · Thurmont, MD Thurmont

8 Hour4 HourTrek only option 4 hour +2

From $0 Open

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PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE

Sat, Jan 16 · Elkton, MD Elkton

Trail 25K50K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Bel Air, MD (06)

Sat, Feb 6 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Hot for Chocolate 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Saint Leonard, MD Saint Leonard

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +1

From $30 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore

Sat, Feb 13 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 5KGold SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Silver Spring

Sat, Feb 13 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Road 5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Valentine 5K by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing

Sat, Feb 13 · Perryville, MD Perryville

Virtual 1M5KVirtual 5K

From $20 Open

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Medal Madness 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (07)

Sat, Feb 13 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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The 2027 Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!

Sun, Feb 21 · Hanover, MD Hanover

Road Family Fun Run CourseFamily Fun Run CourseIndoor 5k Course +2

From $30 Open 75 spots left

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RRCA Club Challenge

Sun, Feb 28 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Road Howard County Striders (HCS)Georgetown Running Club (GRC)Bullseye Running (BR) +13

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Mar 6 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 5K5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Hot Chocolate 5K

Sun, Mar 7 · Stevensville, MD Stevensville

Road Hot Chocolate 5K RUN - Running DivisionHot Chocolate 5K RUN - Running DivisionHot Chocolate 5K - Walking division +1

From $30 Open

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