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: 09-04-2026
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: 09-04-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Running Club - Fall 2026
Organization: Fitwize 4 Kids
Date of Race: 09-16-2026
Description: Running club will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm and all skill ...
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Running-1K Kids Fun Run - Running 1K Kids ...
Organization: Knights of Columbus Council 11898
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: The 23rdAnnual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K 5K is scheduled ...
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Homeschool Striders Running Club
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 09-04-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Running-10K Individual - 10K Individual
Organization: Knights of Columbus Council 11898
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: The 23rdAnnual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K 5K is scheduled ...
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Running-5K Individual - 5K Individual
Organization: Knights of Columbus Council 11898
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: The 23rdAnnual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K 5K is scheduled ...
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Homeschool Striders Running Club - Session 2
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-06-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Homeschool Striders Running Club - Session 2
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-06-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Running-5K - Adult (Age 21 & Over)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Homeschool Striders Running Club - Session 2
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-06-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Running-5K - Youth (Age 20 & Under)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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Transfer or Deferral from a Previous Race - ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 10-17-2026
Description: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS ...
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After School with Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-05-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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HALF MARATHON - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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STROLLER WARRIORS HALF - Stroller Warriors Half - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Members of ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS ...
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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - 7:00 AM ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS ...
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Track Stars: Sugarloaf (6-8 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-09-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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Track Stars: Oakdale (6-8 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-04-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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Cross Country - Fall 2026
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-12-2026
Description: DescriptionCross Country is an exciting program for youth in grades 1 ...
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Non-members - Team of 3 - non-members
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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Track Stars: Tuscarora (3-5 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 09-15-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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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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In 2014, there were more than 1,100 marathons and more than 541,000 finishers in the U.S.
