Best Races in Maryland

Best 5Ks in Maryland

1. 1 33rd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 49.9/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
2. 2 16th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 48.0/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
3. 3 20th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk Rosedale, MD Sep 2026 47.1/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
4. 4 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 43.3/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
5. 5 13th Annual St. John's School Trick or Trot Eagle 5K Hollywood, MD Oct 2026 41.4/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR

Every ranked race in Maryland

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

1. 1 JFK 50 Mile Boonsboro, MD Nov 2026 65.2/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
2. 2 Celtic Solstice Five-Miler Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 57.0/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
3. 3 Bay Bridge Run Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 56.3/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
4. 4 46th Annual Gary Brown Memorial C&O Canal Five Mile Run Williamsport, MD Jun 2027 55.1/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
5. 5 33rd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 49.9/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
6. 6 16th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 48.0/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
7. 7 20th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk Rosedale, MD Sep 2026 47.1/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
8. 8 22nd Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot Catonsville, MD Nov 2026 46.8/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
9. 9 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 43.3/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR
10. 10 13th Annual St. John's School Trick or Trot Eagle 5K Hollywood, MD Oct 2026 41.4/100 FLDHSTCRDCHR

Longest-running in Maryland

3 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

1. 1 22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot) Laurel, MD Nov 2026 2005 21 years running
2. 2 ASHFoundation’s 7th Annual Virtual Walk/Run: Run the Legacy. Fund the Future. Rockville, MD Sep 2026 2020 6 years running
3. 3 Coppermine 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 5K Hampstead, MD Oct 2026 2024 2 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

1. – 2026 Rainey Day 5K Your City, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
2. – 9/11 Remembrance Run Bel Air, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
3. – 2026 MCRRC Youth Running Series Rockville, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
4. – Claude Hall 5K and ColorRun Fundraiser Snow Hill, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
5. – Constellation HA Awareness Virtual Challenge Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
6. – 9/11 Heroes Run - Annapolis Annapolis, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
7. – Bay Bridge Paddle Annapolis, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
8. – Annapolis RUN for The Light House Annapolis, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
9. – ASICS Susquehanna River Running Festival presented by University of Maryland Medical System Havre de Grace, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
10. – Climb to End Cancer - Historic Fort Ritchie presented by: WellAve Dermatology Cascade, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
11. – Bruster's Sundae 5K Abingdon, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
12. – 2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run Glenn Dale, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
13. – Baltimore Men's Wellness Day Committee 5K Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
14. – BMHS 5K for the Arts Bladensburg, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
15. – Bull Run REUNION RUN 2026 Parkton, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
16. – C3 Rolling Donuts ride Centreville, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
17. – Color Splash 1K & 5K Run/Walk 2026 Hagerstown, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
18. – Cycling for Our Heroes Havre De Grace, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
19. – Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5K Perry Hall, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
20. – Charm City Run 20-Miler presented by On Freeland, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
21. – Columbia Classic 5K & 10K Columbia, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
22. – 102nd Goddard 2 Miler Greenbelt, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
23. – APSE All-In Virtual Race: Racing for Real Jobs & Real Pay Your City, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
24. – Baltimore Triathlon Festival Chase, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
25. – Black Nurses of Southern Maryland Health Fair and Walk/Run Fort Washington, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
26. – BNA of MD Eastern Shore 2 Annual 5k/Healthfair Easton, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
27. – 2026 Hua Sports 5K, Half Marathon and Marathon Point Of Rocks, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
28. – Colonel Challenge 5K Run Derwood, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
29. – 1st Annual New Market Canines & Cornhole New Market, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
30. – Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon Run and 5K Run/Walk Chestertown, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
31. – Baltimore Running Festival Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
32. – Boulder Dash at Pinesburg Quarry Williamsport, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
33. – BRRC Fall Long Run/Half Marathon Training Group Towson, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
34. – CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk Solomons, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
35. – Charles Ian Joseph Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
36. – Coastal Walk & 5K Run Berlin, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
37. – DANNY'S RUN...Salisbury, MD Salisbury, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
38. – Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
39. – Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon/Half Marathon/10k Hancock, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
40. – $5 5K Series: 2026 Zombie Zoom Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
41. – Arrr You Ready to Trot? Cobb Island, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
42. – Believe In Tomorrow Port to Fort 6K 2026 Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
43. – Bailey's Annual Heart & Sole 5K- Run/Walk Bel Air, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
44. – c3 farthoberfest besterwurst swap and sale event Ridgely, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
45. – Cats & Bats Haunted 5K Aberdeen, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
46. – Downs Park 5 Miler Pasadena, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
47. – Bay Bridge Walk/Run for a Cause - Walk the Walk Foundation Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
48. – Donut Dash 5K Elkton, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
49. – 2026 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk Baltimore, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
50. – $5 5K Series: 2026 Turkey Trot Baltimore, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
51. – Angels on the Run 5K Elkridge, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
52. – Big Cork Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k Rohrersville, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
53. – 2ND ROYAL PORT PASSAGE 5K RUN/WALK...Snowhill, MD Snowhill, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
54. – 2026 HCC Turkey Trot Hagerstown, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
55. – Annapolis Turkey Trot Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
56. – Bulle Rock Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving Day 2026 Havre De Grace, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
57. – Camp Letts Turkey Chase Charity Race Edgewater, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
58. – Chase Thanksgiving 5K Middle River, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
59. – Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K Columbia, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
60. – Baby Yoda 4 Miler Abingdon, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
61. – $5 5K Series: 2026 Reindeer Run Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
62. – 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
63. – 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, MD Boyds, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
64. – 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Solomons Island, MD Solomons Island, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
65. – Candy Cane Dash Frederick, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
66. – Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler Glen Echo, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
67. – 2026 YMCA Santa Run 5K/10K and One Mile Elf Run/Walk Frederick, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
68. – Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore Baltimore, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
69. – Cupid's Chase 5K Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
70. – 4STEPS THERAPEUTIC RIDING 5k Parsonsburg, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
71. – Coming Soon! The 2027 Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall! Hanover, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
72. – Chapman Farm St. Patrick's Day Fun Run and Walk Crofton, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
73. – Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K Baltimore, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
74. – Annapolis Running Festival Annapolis, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
75. – Doc Trot 5K Hagerstown, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
76. – Calvert Marine Museum Society Otter Trot 5K Solomons, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
77. – Earth Day 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
78. – Earth Day 5K Bel Air, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
79. – Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits Baltimore, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
80. – Deer Dash 5K and Fun Run New Market, MD May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
81. – Baltimore 10 Miler Baltimore, MD Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
82. – 2027 Cal Tri DC - 6.13.27 Marbury, MD Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
83. – Chesapeake Bay Paddle - hosted by Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club Chester, MD Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
84. – 2nd Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K/Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall! Hanover, MD Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
85. – Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards presented by Hoka EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (2027) Hydes, MD Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
86. – Altra Charles Street 12 and 2-Person Relay presented by Kelly Benefits EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (2027) Towson, MD Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
87. – Caleb's Corner Charities Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run Laurel, MD Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data