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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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-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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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 - 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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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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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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ChiRunning Workshop - Half Day
Organization: OnPoint Fitness
Date of Race: 08-16-2026
Description: Workshop Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Brief Description: In this workshop you ...
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Speed & Agility Clinic - Fall 2026 ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: DescriptionGet ready to move, sprint, cut, and level up your athletic ...
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Speed & Agility Clinic - Fall 2026 ...
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 09-14-2026
Description: DescriptionGet ready to move, sprint, cut, and level up your athletic ...
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Track Stars: Valley (3-5 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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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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Track Stars: Tuscarora (6-8 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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Track Stars: Walkersville (3-5 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 09-17-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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Track Stars: Valley (6-8 years)
Organization: Frederick County Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-02-2026
Description: DescriptionReady, set, run! This high-energy track class introduces kids to ...
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Track Stars: Sugarloaf (3-5 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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Half Marathon or Full Marathon - Non-Members
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS ...
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Transfers or Deferrals from a Previous Race - ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS ...
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Sponsor - $250 minimum, and you can advertise ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T PROVIDE REFERRALS ...
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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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Historically, more marathons are run in the month of October than any other month (in the U.S.).
