Maryland · 5K
5Ks in Maryland
Maryland currently has 142 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Baltimore, Bel Air, Frederick and Hagerstown have the largest concentration of events.
October (53), November (30) and September (16) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 77 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 142
- Active listings
- 219
- Cities with races
- 97
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Upcoming 5Ks in Maryland
All 142 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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Lighthouse Lookout 5k & 10kScotland, MD10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10kHancock, MDMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~135 runners
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Budds Creek Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & HalfMechanicsville, MD10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Indian Head Turkey Trot 5k & 10kWhite Plains, MD10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Maryland Turkey Trot 5k & 10kPotomac, MD10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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National Harbor Turkey Trot 5kOxon Hill, MD5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and ShirtVirtual without Medal/Shirt
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Blue Crab Turkey Trot 5k & 10kSilver Spring, MD10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Krampus Krawl at Maryland International Raceway 5k & 10kMechanicsville, MD10K5KVirtual with MedalVirtual with Medal and Shirt +1 more
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Terrapin Cult Classic 5k & 10kStevensville, 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 5K events in Maryland
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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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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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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Bel Air Town RunBel Air, MD Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K Run1 Mile Fun Run/WalkFit For Duty 5K ~1,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in Maryland
- January
- 4 upcoming races
- February
- 7 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- April
- 6 upcoming races
- May
- 7 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 16 upcoming races
- October
- 53 upcoming races
- November
- 30 upcoming races
- December
- 15 upcoming races
Maryland cities with the most 5Ks
- Baltimore
- 17 upcoming races
- Bel Air
- 7 upcoming races
- Frederick
- 7 upcoming races
- Hagerstown
- 6 upcoming races
- Potomac
- 6 upcoming races
- Westminster
- 4 upcoming races
- Camp Springs
- 4 upcoming races
- Silver Spring
- 4 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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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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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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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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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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Annapolis Striders Valentine's Day 5KMillersville, MD Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K ~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
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Carderock Charge 5k, 10k, & HalfPotomac, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced10K5KHalf MarathonVirtual with Medal +2 more
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Charles County Trauma Walk: Healing Together, Moving Forward!Waldorf, MD Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Claude Hall 5K and ColorRun FundraiserSnow Hill, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Frederick Women's Distance FestivalFrederick, MD Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1K
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Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile WalkRosedale, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run FestivalCumberland, MD Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun WalkTowson, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/WalkGaithersburg, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K200m500m
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Kilometers & Kegs for Cool's LegacyThurmont, MD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Maryland: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Maryland?
- RaceRove currently lists 142 upcoming 5Ks in Maryland with a confirmed date, plus 77 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Maryland cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Baltimore (17), Bel Air (7), Frederick (7), Hagerstown (6) and Potomac (6).
- When is 5K season in Maryland?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (53), November (30) and September (16).
- What is the biggest 5K in Maryland?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Maryland is the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K, with about 17,600 runners across all of its distances.
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