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Running Races in Maryland
Maryland currently has 197 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Baltimore, Columbia, Bel Air and Frederick have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 142 5Ks, 49 10Ks, 18 half marathons and 8 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (68), November (46) and September (22) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 124 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 197
- Active listings
- 321
- Cities with races
- 125
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Upcoming races in Maryland
The next 60 of 197 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Christalis Superhero 5K Run/WalkTakoma Park, MD5K5K Student Discount5k Sponsor Free RegistrationLittle Hero Dash +3 more
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - College Park, MDHyattsville, MD
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Fallston, MDFallston, MD
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MCRRC Cabin John Kids' RunBethesda, MD
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Race for the RaceUpper Marlboro, MD
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Lighthouse Lookout 5k & 10kScotland, MD10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Maryland
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (formerly Across the Bay 10K)Annapolis, MD Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K ~20,000 runners
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Y Turkey Trot Charity 5KBaltimore, MD Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~17,600 runners
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Frederick Running FestivalFrederick, MD Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~5,000 runners
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MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5KBaltimore, MD Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K1-Mile ~3,500 runners
When races happen in Maryland
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 8 upcoming races
- March
- 5 upcoming races
- April
- 11 upcoming races
- May
- 8 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 22 upcoming races
- October
- 68 upcoming races
- November
- 46 upcoming races
- December
- 21 upcoming races
Maryland cities with the most races
- Baltimore
- 19 upcoming races
- Columbia
- 8 upcoming races
- Bel Air
- 7 upcoming races
- Frederick
- 7 upcoming races
- Potomac
- 7 upcoming races
- Hagerstown
- 6 upcoming races
- Gaithersburg
- 4 upcoming races
- Westminster
- 4 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run (formerly Across the Bay 10K)Annapolis, MD Usually held in November · date not confirmed10K ~20,000 runners
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Y Turkey Trot Charity 5KBaltimore, MD Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~17,600 runners
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Frederick Running FestivalFrederick, MD Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~5,000 runners
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MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5KBaltimore, MD Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K1-Mile ~3,500 runners
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Altra Charles Street 12Towson, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced12 Mile2-Person Relay ~3,000 runners
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Maryland Half MarathonFulton, MD Usually held in June · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~2,800 runners
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Annapolis Striders Summer Solstice & Backyard burner—replacedBaltimore, MD Usually held in August · date not confirmed12 Miles2-Person Relay ~2,500 runners
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Celtic Solstice Five-MilerBaltimore, MD Usually held in December · date not confirmed5 Mile ~2,500 runners
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Charm City RunLutherville-Timonium, MD Usually held in July · date not confirmed5K10K ~2,500 runners
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St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)Baltimore, MD Usually held in March · date not confirmed5K ~2,000 runners
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Parks Half MarathonRockville, MD Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~1,500 runners
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Rockville Rotary Twilight RunfestRockville, MD Usually held in July · date not confirmed8K1 Mile Fun Run ~1,500 runners
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B&A Trail Marathon and Half MarathonSeverna Park, MD Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~1,000 runners
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Bel Air Town RunBel Air, MD Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K Run1 Mile Fun Run/WalkFit For Duty 5K ~1,000 runners
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Frederick Market Street MileFrederick, MD Usually held in September · date not confirmed1 Mile (YouthWomen'sMen'sNon-Binary +2 more ~800 runners
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PHUNT 25K/50K Trail RaceElkton, MD Usually held in January · date not confirmed50K25K ~600 runners
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Casey Cares Foundation 5K Run/WalkBaltimore, MD Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~500 runners
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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K & Jingle Bell JogGaithersburg, MD Usually held in December · date not confirmed5KJingle Bell Jog (1 Mile) ~500 runners
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MCRRC New Year's Day 5KGaithersburg, MD Usually held in January · date not confirmed5K ~500 runners
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MCRRC Riley's Rumble Half MarathonBoyds, MD Usually held in July · date not confirmedHalf Marathon8K ~300 runners
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Annapolis Striders Valentine's Day 5KMillersville, MD Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K ~250 runners
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George Washington's Birthday MarathonGreenbelt, MD Usually held in February · date not confirmedMarathonMarathon Relay ~250 runners
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Deep Creek Lake Loop RunsMcHenry, MD Usually held in May · date not confirmedMultiple loop distances (5K through ultra loops) ~200 runners
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Ninja Half Marathon at Cedar Lane ParkBel Air, MD Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K10KHalf Marathon ~200 runners
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9/11 Heroes Run - AnnapolisAnnapolis, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Aberdeen 250 Freedom 5K Run and WalkAberdeen, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Annapolis RUN for The Light HouseAnnapolis, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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ASICS Susquehanna River Running FestivalHavre de Grace, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Baltimore Crab Crawl 5k & 10kBaltimore, MD Usually held in August · next date not announced10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K/Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!Hanover, MD Usually held in August · next date not announced5.1K1 Miles5K
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Beitzel and Pillar Family Trail 5kGrantsville, MD Usually held in July · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Maryland: common questions
- How many races are there in Maryland?
- RaceRove currently lists 197 upcoming races in Maryland with a confirmed date, plus 124 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Maryland cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Baltimore (19), Columbia (8), Bel Air (7), Frederick (7) and Potomac (7).
- When is race season in Maryland?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (68), November (46) and September (22).
- What is the biggest race in Maryland?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Maryland is the Army Ten-Miler, with about 35,000 runners across all of its distances.
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