Running races in or near Gaithersburg, MD
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Gaithersburg, MD area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Homeschool Striders Running Club
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 04-17-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Homeschool Striders Running Club
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 04-17-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Homeschool Striders Running Club
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 04-17-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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2nd Annual Eldersurg Elementary School PTA Color Run
Organization: Eldersburg Elementary PTA
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Come join us for a colorful day of fun at Eldersburg ...
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Thundering Hooves 5k/1mile Trail Run/Walk Hosted by Gentle ...
Organization: Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Come experience a race like no other! Wind your ...
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2026 PVTC Christmas Caper
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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Ready, Set, Run - Summer 2026
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 06-23-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, Set, Run! is where confidence, character, and cardio collide! Designed ...
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2026 Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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2026 20th Abebe Bikila Marathon & Half
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars Full Day
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 06-22-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Track Stars: Centerville (3-5 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 04-29-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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Track Stars: Centerville (6-8 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 04-29-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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After School with Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 04-21-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars Half Day
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 07-27-2026
Description: DescriptionCome run, jump and throw! Learn and participate in everything from ...
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ROUND-TRIP Red Top Cab ride from Le Meridien ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: o Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Institute ...
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Dinner on Friday evening at 6:15 PM at ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: o Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Institute ...
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Marathon or Half Marathon - Half or Full ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: o Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Institute ...
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Transfer or Deferral from a Previous Race - ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: o Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy Sports Medicine Institute ...
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After School with Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 04-20-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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Running-1 Mile - Individual Race Registration Heat 6 ...
Organization: Eldersburg Elementary PTA
Date of Race: 05-09-2026
Description: Come join us for a colorful day of fun at Eldersburg ...
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8k - 8K - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-03-2026
Description: The 7th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 04-25-2026
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 04-25-2026
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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1 Mile Trail Run/Walk - Child
Organization: Gentle Giant Draft Horse Rescue
Date of Race: 05-30-2026
Description: Come experience a race like no other! Wind your ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Gaithersburg, MD: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg (MD) is a city in Montgomery County with an estimated population of 59,933.[4]
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