What race distances can I run in Baltimore?
Baltimore has 5K (23), 10K (5), Half Marathon (4), Marathon (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Maryland · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Baltimore, Maryland
Upcoming running races in and near Baltimore, Maryland - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
32 upcoming races · 16 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Baltimore races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026BRRC Beginner/Intermediate 5K Training Program Baltimore, MDFreeDetails Thu, Sep 10, 2026Stop Waiting for Race Day Baltimore, MDFreeDetails Sat, Oct 10, 202613th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K Baltimore, MDFrom $60Details Sun, Oct 11, 2026Baltimore Neon Run Baltimore, MDFrom $20Details Thu, Oct 15, 2026.05K Baltimore, MDFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Baltimore Running Festival Baltimore, MDFrom $70Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Run Baltimore with Team AIMS Baltimore, MDRegistration closedFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 17, 20262026 Baltimore Running Festival Baltimore, MDRegistration closedFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Charles Ian Joseph Baltimore, MDFrom $150Register Sun, Oct 18, 2026Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run Baltimore, MDRegistration closedFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 24, 202632nd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baltimore, MDFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Ready, Set, SNIFF! 5K at BARCStoberfest Baltimore, MDFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Believe In Tomorrow Port to Fort 6K 2026 Baltimore, MDFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026$5 5K Series: 2026 Zombie Zoom Baltimore, MDRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sat, Nov 7, 2026Sprint for Spat Baltimore, MDFrom $55Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Rock Your Socks Baltimore, MDRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Fri, Nov 13, 20262026 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk Baltimore, MDFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026$5 5K Series: 2026 Turkey Trot Baltimore, MDRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sun, Nov 15, 2026Zoo Zoom - Run with the Herd 5K Baltimore, MDFrom $60Details Sat, Dec 5, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Baltimore, MDFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026$5 5K Series: 2026 Reindeer Run Baltimore, MDRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sat, Dec 12, 2026Celtic Solstice Five-Miler Baltimore, MDFrom $90Details Fri, Jan 1, 2027Resolution Run Baltimore, MDFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore Baltimore, MDFrom $40Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K Baltimore, MDFrom $45Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MDFrom $10Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027Earth Day 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MDRegistration opens Jan 29, 2027From $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Altra Sole of the City 10K Baltimore, MDFrom $75Details Sun, May 2, 2027Ellicott City 5K/10K Baltimore, MDRegistration opens Oct 30From $40Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Baltimore 10 Miler Baltimore, MDFrom $75Details Sun, Jun 13, 2027Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K Baltimore, MDFrom $35Details Sun, Jun 27, 2027MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K Baltimore, MDRegistration closedFrom $40Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Baltimore. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Baltimore
When is race season in Baltimore?
October is the busiest month for races in Baltimore, with 12 of the 32, followed by November with 5. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Baltimore races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 16 races in Baltimore with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:17, 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 race in Baltimore?
Browse Baltimore run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.