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.

Candy Cane Dash

Sat, Dec 5 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual 1K Fun RunVirtual 5KASA 5K +1

From $15 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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Hot Chocolate Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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Gingerbread Dash

Sun, Dec 6 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $30 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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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

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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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Jingle Hills Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

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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Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Camp Springs, MD (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Camp Springs, MD Camp Springs

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Gift Certificate Purchase - Charm City Run Events Signature Races

Sun, Dec 13 · Cockeysville, MD Cockeysville

Road Gift Certificate - $25.00Gift Certificate - $250.00Gift Certificate - $100.00 +1

From $25 Open

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Founders Half Marathon

Sun, Dec 13 · Potomac, MD Potomac

Road Half Marathon

From $10 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 Run5KASA 5K +1

From $15 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 Run5K Run/WalkReindeer Run Virtual

From $25 Open

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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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New Year's Eve Gala

Thu, Dec 31 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Open

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PHUNT 25K/50K TRAIL RACE

Sat, Jan 16 · Elkton, MD Elkton

Trail 50K25K

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore

Sat, Feb 13 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Road 5KSilver SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 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 Silver Spring

Sat, Feb 13 · Silver Spring, MD Silver Spring

Road 5KGold SponsorExhibitor Table +3

From $40 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 CourseElite Runners: Indoor 5K Course Sub 7:30 Minute Pace Or Less +2

From $30 Open 75 spots left

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Annapolis Running Festival

Sat, Mar 20 · Annapolis, MD Annapolis

Virtual Virtual 5KVirtual 5K - Charity Registration2025 Virtual 5K +27

From $0 Open

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RunSBY Events (Salisbury Marathon/Salisbury Half Marathon/5k)

Sat, Apr 3 · Salisbury, MD Salisbury

Road #RunSBY 5k#RunSBY 5kSalisbury Half Marathon +3

From $25 Open

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UltraTrax Wisp

Sat, Apr 10 · McHenry, MD McHenry

Road Level 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 1: 7-Mile CourseLevel 2: 14-Mile Course +5

From $56 Open

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Spring Hops

Sun, Apr 18 · Mount Airy, MD Mount Airy

Road Spring Hops 5K XCSpring Hops 5K XC

From $40 Open

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Hub City Half Marathon & 5K

Sun, Apr 18 · Hagerstown, MD Hagerstown

Road 5K RunHalf MarathonHalf Marathon +1

From $3.77 Open

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Let's Grow Together 5K - Powered by CRECE

Sun, Apr 25 · College Park, MD College Park

Road Let's Grow Together 5KLet's Grow Together 5K – Powered by CRECE

From $40 Open

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Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Solomons Island 5k

Sat, May 1 · Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island

Road Sole Circle - 2nd Annual Solomons Island 5kSole Circle - Solomons Island 5k

From $40 Open

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MoCo CARES Charity Race

Sat, May 1 · Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg

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

From $20 Open

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Frederick Running Festival

Sat, May 1 · Frederick, MD Frederick

Virtual 5K - Charity RegistrationVirtual 5kTwilight 5K +27

From $0 Open

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Women's Distance Festival

Sun, May 16 · Columbia, MD Columbia

Virtual WDF 5K [VIRTUAL]WDF 5KWDF 5K [VIRTUAL] +1

From $30 Open

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Baltimore 10 Miler

Sat, Jun 5 · Baltimore, MD Baltimore

Virtual Virtual 10 Miler - Charity RegistrationBaltimore 10 MilerVirtual 10 Miler - Charity Registration +5

From $0 Open

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Moonlight 5K and Twilight Kids Run presented by Brooks EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (2027)

Sat, Jul 10 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Road 2027 Twilight Kids Run2027 5K Run

From $15 Open

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Moonlight 5K and Twilight Kids Run presented by Brooks

Sat, Jul 10 · Bel Air, MD Bel Air

Virtual Twilight Kids RunTwilight Kids Run5K Run +3

From $20 Open

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