Maryland · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Baltimore, Maryland

Every upcoming 5K around Baltimore, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

21 upcoming 5K races found · 11 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Largest field3,919 finishersAltra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5Kin the 5KLongest-running32nd year32nd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Runannual tradition
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Baltimore Running Festival Baltimore, MDMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $75Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Run Baltimore with Team AIMS Baltimore, MDMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration closedFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run Baltimore, MD5KRegistration closedFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 24, 202632nd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baltimore, MD5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Ready, Set, SNIFF! 5K at BARCStoberfest Baltimore, MD5KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026$5 5K Series: 2026 Zombie Zoom Baltimore, MD5KRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sat, Nov 7, 2026Sprint for Spat Baltimore, MD5KFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Rock Your Socks Baltimore, MD5K1.6 MilesRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Fri, Nov 13, 20262026 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk Baltimore, MD1 Mile5KFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026$5 5K Series: 2026 Turkey Trot Baltimore, MD5KRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sun, Nov 15, 2026Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K Baltimore, MD5KFrom $60Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Baltimore, MD5KFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026$5 5K Series: 2026 Reindeer Run Baltimore, MD5KRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Fri, Jan 1, 2027Resolution Run Baltimore, MD5K1 Mile0.15KFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore Baltimore, MD5KFrom $40Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K Baltimore, MD5KFrom $45Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MD5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Earth Day 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MD5K1 Mile0.25 MilesRegistration opens Jan 29, 2027From $30Details Sun, May 2, 2027Ellicott City 5K/10K Baltimore, MD5K10KRegistration opens Oct 30From $40Details Sun, Jun 13, 2027Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K Baltimore, MD5K1 Mile5KFrom $35Details Sun, Jun 27, 2027MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K Baltimore, MD5KRegistration closedFrom $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 15, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Baltimore

When are most 5K races held in Baltimore?

October is the busiest month for 5K races in Baltimore, with 6 of the 21, followed by November with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Baltimore 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 11 5K races in Baltimore with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:40, 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.

Where can I train for a 5K in Baltimore?

Browse Baltimore run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.