Which Maryland cities have the most marathons?
St. Michaels (1), White Plains (1), Ocean City (1), Brunswick (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Maryland · Marathon
2026-2027 Marathons in Maryland
Every upcoming Marathon in Maryland, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
9 upcoming marathons · 6 with finish-time stats
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.
Maryland Marathons by City
The Next Marathons in Maryland
9 total Sat, Oct 31, 2026Historic Drawbridge Running Festival St Michaels, MDFrom $100Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026We Got Your Six Running Festival White Plains, MDFrom $95Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Ocean City Running Festival Ocean City, MDFrom $140Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Rivers & Rails - Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Brunswick, MDRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Nov 28, 2026NCR Marathon & Half Marathon Sparks Glencoe, MDFrom $151Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027MCRRC Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon & 50K Gaithersburg, MDFrom $70Details Sun, Mar 7, 2027B&A Trail Marathon and Half Marathon Severna Park, MDFrom $85Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Salisbury Marathon/Salisbury Half Marathon/5K Salisbury, MDFrom $85Details Sat, Sep 11, 2027Lock 2 Lock Marathon/Half Marathon/10k Williamsport, MDRegistration opens Jan 1, 2027From $80Details
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 Marathon in Maryland
When are most marathons held in Maryland?
November is the busiest month for Marathon races in Maryland, with 4 of the 9, followed by March with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Maryland Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 6 Marathon races in Maryland with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:34:32, 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 Marathon races in Maryland?
Yes, one race around Maryland gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.