Maryland · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Maryland

Every upcoming 5K in Maryland, all 158 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

158 upcoming 5K races · 100 with finish-time stats

10K Races 49Half Marathons 29Marathons 9
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Maryland races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,983 finishersSheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederickin the 5KLongest-running32nd year32nd Annual 5K Walk-Runannual tradition

Maryland 5K Races by City

Bel Air 17Baltimore 15Westminster 11Frederick 8Annapolis 6Hagerstown 5Columbia 5Fort Washington 3Silver Spring 3Gaithersburg 3Havre De Grace 3St. Leonard 3Rockville 2National Harbor 2Aberdeen 2Ocean City 2Ijamsville 2Oxon Hill 2Millersville 2Laurel 2Solomons Island 2Salisbury 2Perryville 2Williamsport 2

5K Races in Maryland by Month

October 2026 8November 2026 50December 2026 20January 2027 7February 2027 8March 2027 9April 2027 15May 2027 15June 2027 5July 2027 5August 2027 6

The Next 5K Runs in Maryland

158 total
Wed, Aug 19, 2026MCRRC Fall 5K Run/ Walk Program Rockville, MD5KFrom $65Details Tue, Sep 1, 2026Sisters at Heart 21st Annual Breast Cancer Fitness Walk Indian Head, MD5KFrom $40Details Thu, Oct 1, 2026Colleen's BA 5K in Collaboration with BARE Kensington, MD5KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Bailey's Annual Heart & Sole 5K- Run/Walk Bel Air, MD5KFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Run the Vineyards - Rocklands Farm 5K Poolesville, MD5KFrom $46Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026HEADLESS HORSEMAN FUN RUN & 5K Frederick, MD1K5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K National Harbor, MD5K10KFrom $60Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Historic Drawbridge Running Festival St Michaels, MDHalf MarathonMarathon5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Cats & Bats Haunted 5K Aberdeen, MD5K1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 202613th Annual St. John's School Trick or Trot Eagle 5K Hollywood, MD5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Medal Madness 5K, 10K & 13.1M Fort Washington, MD5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Register Sun, Nov 1, 2026Rockville 10K/5K Rockville, MD10K5K1 MileFrom $40Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Maryland

Which Maryland cities have the most 5K races?

Bel Air (17), Baltimore (15), Westminster (11), Frederick (8) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Maryland?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Maryland, with 50 of the 158, followed by December with 20. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Maryland 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 96 5K races in Maryland with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:20, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Maryland?

Yes, 8 races around Maryland get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.