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.
Running Club - Spring 2026
Organization: Fitwize 4 Kids
Date of Race: 03-11-2026
Description: Running Club will meet for 10 weeks on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm ...
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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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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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Running Club Tuition for General Public
Organization: Fitwize 4 Kids
Date of Race: 03-11-2026
Description: DescriptionJoin our weekly running club designed for homeschool families! Whether ...
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Running / Track (Gr. 5-12)
Organization: BASIS Independent McLean
Date of Race: 03-20-2026
Description: Coach: Angel Diaz Ramos For questions, please reach out to our ...
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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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2026 PVTC Easter Classic 5K and 10K
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 04-04-2026
Description: Race-day: On-site packet ...
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ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute 23½th ...
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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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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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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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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Little & Junior TrackStars Half 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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Little & Junior TrackStars Half Day
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 07-20-2026
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: 06-29-2026
Description: DescriptionInternet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in ...
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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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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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Non-members - Non-Members - 8K at 7:30 AM
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:July 1 ...
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Members - Members - 8K at 7:30 AM
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 07-04-2026
Description: PRE-RACE ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:July 1 ...
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Red Top Cab ride at 7:00 AM from ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 09-05-2026
Description: We welcome 300 individual entries You may also ...
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Sponsor - $250 minimum, and you can advertise ...
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 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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Little & Junior TrackStars Full 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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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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