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.

20th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk

Sun, Sep 20 · Rosedale, MD Rosedale

Virtual 1 Mile WalkVirtual 1 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 +1

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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MCRRC Country Road Run

Sun, Sep 20 · Dickerson, MD Dickerson

Road Non-Member Registration

From $20 Open

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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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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 Closing Soon

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BMHS 5K for the Arts

Sat, Sep 26 · Bladensburg, MD Bladensburg

Road BMHS - StudentBMHS/LRHS - AlumniBMHS - Faculty/Staff +2

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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Color Splash 1K & 5K Run/Walk 2026

Sat, Sep 26 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

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

From $15 Open

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Sowebo Gateway 5K (formerly Sowebo Landmark 5K)

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road SoWebo Gateway 5K with StrollerSowebo Gateway 5K

From $30 Open

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

From $35 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

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Cycling for Our Heroes

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

Landstuhl Army Fisher House 26.9 miles 1225 ft Elevation Gain

From $0 Open

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Gourdy's Pumpkin Run: Baltimore

Sat, Sep 26 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 5K Run or Walk

From $44 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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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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Totally Awesome 80's Run

Sun, Sep 27 · Prince Frederick, MD Prince Frederick

Road 1 Mile Walk5K

From $34 Open

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MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun

Sun, Sep 27 · Derwood, MD Derwood

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

From $15 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

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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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Heat It To Beat It

Sun, Sep 27 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual ParticipantVirtual Youth ParticipantIn Person Youth +1

From $15 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - College Park, MD

Sun, Sep 27 · Hyattsville, MD Hyattsville

Road 2nd & 3rd Grade - 1/2 MilePreK 2/3 Yr Old - 50 Yard DashPreK 4/5 Yr Old - 75 Yard Dash +21

From $15 Open

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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 Closing Soon

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Parks Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27 · Rockville, MD Rockville

Road General Registration

From $84 Open

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Charm City Run 20-Miler

Sun, Sep 27 · Freeland, MD Freeland

Virtual CCR Virtual 20-Mile RunCCR 20-Mile Run

From $55 Open

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Columbia Classic 5K & 10K

Sun, Sep 27 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Road 10K - HC Striders Racing Team10K5K

From $0 Open

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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Fallston, MD

Sun, Sep 27 · Fallston, MD Fallston

Road 6th to 8th Grade - 1 MileSingle Day Walk Up Week 1Challenger Division - 75 Yard Dash +22

From $15 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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Festival at Bel Air 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 1K5KFestival at Bel Air Merchants

From $0 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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Baltimore Triathlon Festival

Sat, Oct 3 · Chase, MD Chase

Triathlon Men's Sprint AquabikeWomen's Sprint AquabikeMen's Sprint Triathlon +8

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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Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Fort Washington, MD Fort Washington

Open

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MoCo CARES Charity Race

Sat, Oct 3 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

Road MoCo CARES Charity Race 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkMoCo CARES Kids Trike-A-ThonMoCo CARES Charity Race 5k +1

From $20 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 $25 Open

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Great Allegany Run

Sat, Oct 3 · Cumberland, MD Cumberland

Road 5K15K

From $40 Open

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Pink and Blue 5k Run/Walk for Breast Cancer

Sat, Oct 3 · Middletown, MD Middletown

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

From $30 Open

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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 Olympic Aquabike (Individual)Waterman's Olympic Triathlon Relay +6

From $99 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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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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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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Flutter Fest 5k

Sun, Oct 4 · Mechanicsville, MD Mechanicsville

Road 5K Race (Timed Event w BIB)5k Fun Run/Walk (No BIB assigned)

From $20 Open

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Metric Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Harwood, MD Harwood

Road 2026 Metric Marathon

From $15 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

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Haunted 5K & 10K at Westminster, MD (41)

Sat, Oct 10 · Westminster, MD Westminster

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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PRO-Vision Memorial Run 2026

Sat, Oct 10 · Severna Park, MD Severna Park

Road PRO-Vision Memorial 5K RunPRO-Vision Memorial 10K Run

From $55 Open

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Walk By Faith Breast Cancer Walk for Life

Sat, Oct 10 · Bowie, MD Bowie

Road WBF BowieWBF Wherever Virtual Walk

From $25 Open

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Pirate's Wharf 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Quantico, MD Quantico

Road Pirate's Wharf 5K

From $30 Open

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We Love Teachers 5K - DC/Maryland

Sat, Oct 10 · Wheaton, MD Wheaton

Road We Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Educator EntryWe Love Teachers 5K - Under 18

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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