Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best 5Ks in Baltimore, MD

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 33rd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 49.9/100
  2. 2 16th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 48.0/100
  3. 3 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 43.3/100
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Also listed, not yet ranked

9 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Baltimore Men's Wellness Day Committee 5K Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. $5 5K Series: 2026 Zombie Zoom Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. $5 5K Series: 2026 Turkey Trot Baltimore, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. $5 5K Series: 2026 Reindeer Run Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore Baltimore, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K Baltimore, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Earth Day 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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