Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Baltimore

Every race within 25 miles of downtown, 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 Celtic Solstice Five-Miler Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 57.0/100
  2. 2 Bay Bridge Run Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 56.3/100
  3. 3 33rd Annual Cardinal Cup 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 49.9/100
  4. 4 16th Annual Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 48.0/100
  5. 5 20th Annual Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Walk Rosedale, MD Sep 2026 47.1/100
  6. 6 22nd Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot Catonsville, MD Nov 2026 46.8/100
  7. 7 13th ANNUAL AWE INSPIRING 5K Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 43.3/100

Longest-running near Baltimore

1 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

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. Constellation HA Awareness Virtual Challenge Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. 9/11 Heroes Run - Annapolis Annapolis, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Bay Bridge Paddle Annapolis, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Annapolis RUN for The Light House Annapolis, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Prelude 5k & 10k Walk/Run Glenn Dale, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Baltimore Men's Wellness Day Committee 5K Baltimore, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Bull Run REUNION RUN 2026 Parkton, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Adams Light "Run for Recovery" 5K Perry Hall, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Columbia Classic 5K & 10K Columbia, MD Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Baltimore Triathlon Festival Chase, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Baltimore Running Festival Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. BRRC Fall Long Run/Half Marathon Training Group Towson, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Charles Ian Joseph Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Baltimore Empower Walk & 5K Run Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. $5 5K Series: 2026 Zombie Zoom Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Believe In Tomorrow Port to Fort 6K 2026 Baltimore, MD Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Downs Park 5 Miler Pasadena, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Bay Bridge Walk/Run for a Cause - Walk the Walk Foundation Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 BIAMD Scarecrow Classic 5k and 1 Mile Walk Baltimore, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. $5 5K Series: 2026 Turkey Trot Baltimore, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Angels on the Run 5K Elkridge, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Annapolis Turkey Trot Annapolis, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Chase Thanksgiving 5K Middle River, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K Columbia, MD Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. $5 5K Series: 2026 Reindeer Run Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Baltimore, MD Baltimore, MD Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore Baltimore, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Coming Soon! The 2027 Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall! Hanover, MD Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Chapman Farm St. Patrick's Day Fun Run and Walk Crofton, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K Baltimore, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Annapolis Running Festival Annapolis, MD Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Earth Day 5K & Fun Run Baltimore, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits Baltimore, MD Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. Baltimore 10 Miler Baltimore, MD Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. 2nd Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K/Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall! Hanover, MD Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. 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
  37. Caleb's Corner Charities Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run Laurel, MD Oct 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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