{"id":1346,"date":"2022-11-02T15:57:25","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.runzy-run.com\/blog\/?p=1346"},"modified":"2022-12-23T15:17:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T12:17:53","slug":"top-15-running-races-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runzy.com\/blog\/top-15-running-races-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Running Races in Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maryland is a Mid-Atlantic state located in the Eastern United States. Because of the diverse landscape and natural conditions, it is called “America in Miniature.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful lakes and rivers occupy almost a quarter of the region. In the central part of the state, hills with oak forests give way to pine foothills. To the east, sand dunes are adjacent to numerous swamps. To the west are mountain ranges with excellent ski resorts. Along the Atlantic coast is a magnificent resort area. Simply put, Maryland races are an amazing opportunity to see scenic nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5K races in Maryland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 14, 2022 – Sunday
5K trail run
Virtual Option
Hydes, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards<\/a> is one of the most popular summer destinations. Each runner will get a race shirt and entrance to a party with wine, live music, and food.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top three male and female participants in each age group get awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maryland 5k starts and ends on the vineyard property and covers grass, gravel, and road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Peach Festival Jack Roberts Scholarship 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 14, 2022 – Sunday
5K run
Hagerstown, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Peach Festival Jack Roberts Scholarship 5K<\/a> benefits the Jack Roberts Scholarship and Leitersburg Ruritan Scholarship Funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5k route starts and ends at Leitersburg Park. There is an aid station at the halfway point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants that register by August 1st will get a Peach Festival shirt and finisher medal, and there will be awards for the top 3 male and female runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. PGRC Women’s Distance Festival 5K and Fella’s 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 14, 2022 – Sunday
5K run
College Park, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PGRC Women’s Distance Festival 5K and Fella’s 5K<\/a> will be held on Sunday, August 14th. It is a fun, flat, and picturesque 5k in Maryland on a certified distance across Lake Artemesia in College Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women’s run starts at 7:30 am. A men’s run starts at 8:30 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top 3 male and female runners will receive awards. There will also be awards for the top finishers in 5 age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Mermaid 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Aug 20, 2022 – Saturday
5K, 1-mile run
Virtual Option
Aberdeen, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3rd Annual Mermaid 5K<\/a> will be held on Saturday, August 20, at Festival Park in Aberdeen, MD. The 5K Race starts at 8:00 am, followed by the 1-mile run soon after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5K Run will be chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing. Finishers of 5k will get a medal and race shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distance is flat and fast – USATF Certified!  You are encouraged to wear a costume. There will be a party after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds will benefit the Maryland TEARS Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K run | kids run
Ellicott City, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 19th Annual Ellicott City Labor Day 10K & 5K<\/a> will be held on Saturday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 10k distance goes through picturesque western Ellicott City countryside. The 5k course is a road\/trail (dirt\/grass) on the Shrine property. They are USATF-certified courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to drinks, there will be music, prizes, and a moonbounce. There will be cash and non-cash awards in 7 age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race T-Shirts are guaranteed to runners registered by August 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Emancipation Day Run\/Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
5K run
Virtual Option
Laurel, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th Annual Emancipation Day Diabetes 5K Run\/Walk<\/a> and 1 Mile Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, September 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proceeds will go to the University of Maryland’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology-Midtown, which helps children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The registration fee for the 5K Run\/Walk and the 1 Mile Fun Walk is $25.00 per person. You will get a race bib and a race medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can’t join the race day, you can sign up for the Virtual Option! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Mike Sterling 10K, 5K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 3, 2022 – Saturday
10K, 5K run
Crisfield, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 43rd Annual Mike Sterling 10k Race\/5k Run\/10k Ruck<\/a> will be held in Crisfield, MD., on September 3. The run starts and ends at the Crisfield City Dock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runners and walkers will get a flat, fast course that goes through the City of Crisfield and along the waterfront. Aid stations will be available at 3 locations along the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marathons in Maryland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

8. Baltimore Running Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oct 15, 2022 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M, 5K run | 26.2M relay | kids run
Virtual Option
Baltimore, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Baltimore Running Festival<\/a> is a Boston Qualifier and one of the fastest Baltimore races. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event is considered one of the best East Coast runs at the inner Harbor. If you can’t make it on race day, you can join the Virtual option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can choose from 5 distances. All runners will get an Under Armour shirt for participating.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. NCR Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nov 26, 2022 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M run
Sparks, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 33rd running of the NCR Marathon<\/a> will be held on November 26. It is USATF certified and a Boston Qualifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The out and back marathon offers a picturesque wooded run on a gravel and dirt trail alongside the Big Gunpowder Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For runners, the NCR Marathon and Half Marathon are first-class events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. SBY Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apr 1, 2023 – Saturday
26.2M, 13.1M, 5K run
Salisbury, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 5th annual SBY Marathon<\/a> will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2023. It will be a fun event full of surprises, as the 5th anniversary falls on April Fools Day!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Marathon and Half Marathon courses are on the same course for 10.8 miles before splitting off to finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. GAP Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 28, 2023 – Thursday
26.2M, 13.1M trail run
Frostburg, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GAP Marathon and Half Marathon<\/a> uses 6.56 miles of the scenic Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and starts at 8:00 am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race starts and finishes at Frostburg GAP Trailhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oct 16, 2022 – Sunday
26.2M, 13.1M, 10K trail run
Hancock, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon<\/a> is a Boston Qualifier. The 8th edition of the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The marathon starts at 7:30 am, the half marathon begins at 8:00 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:15 AM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The race takes place on the paved Western Maryland Rail Trail. The start\/finish is located on the Western Maryland Rail Trail just north of C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Half Marathons in Maryland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

13. St Michaels Running Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May 20, 2023 – Saturday
13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1K run | kids run
Virtual Option
Saint Michaels, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The St Michaels running festival<\/a> is one of the TOP 100 HALF MARATHONS IN THE USA! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course is built to help you get a new experience. The first mile goes through downtown St. Michaels \u2013 one of the most scenic waterfront towns in the area. After passing Talbot Street, you will run through waterfront communities and down country lanes before heading back towards the downtown area to the finish line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Annapolis Run for The Light House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sep 18, 2022 – Sunday
13.1M, 5K, 1.3M run
Annapolis, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Annapolis Run for The Light House<\/a> includes a picturesque half-marathon and scenic 5K route along the trails of Quiet Waters Park and through the Chesapeake Bay-front community of Hillsmere Shores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All proceeds will go to The Light House in Annapolis, a public charity that helps the homeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. BRRC Half Marathon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Oct 2, 2022 – Sunday
13.1M run
Sparks, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BRRC Half Marathon<\/a> is one of 9 races in the BRRC Grand Prix Series and one of the best Maryland half marathons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course starts north of Sparks Road on NCR Trail, heads north to Monkton Road, turns back south to Paper Mill Road, then back north to the finish line at Sparks Road.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration starts at 7:00 am on race day.   The course is fat and flat, on the historic (since 1832!) NCR trail. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Finally, at age 33, after a co-worker convinced him to try crossfit, he got back to working out and being active. Greg did crossfit for 5 years and ran occasionally to supplement his workouts. As his distances grew longer, a friend inspired him to run a half marathon, which they did together on his 37th birthday. He felt amazing after the run - and it was this feeling that he became addicted to and began thinking about training for a full marathon. As the months went by, he was inspired by an opposition Russian politician Evgeniy Royzman who talked about his marathon training in his weekly youtube posts, as well as by a Boston-based venture capitalists, Semyon Dukach, founder of One Way Ventures, who trained for and ran several marathons that year. Finally, in November of 2018, Greg partnered with Joe McConkey, a head trainer at Boston Running Center, and began training for his first marathon. Greg ran his first marathon in Newport in April. The race was major struggle, as he started out too fast and quickly realized that he was not ready for the amount of hills that comprised the course. But, after stopping several times, he nevertheless finished in exactly 4 hours which was his goal. The experience inspired him to continue to train and he ran his second marathon later that year in Liston, Portugal in a much faster 3 hours and 36 minutes. This race was along the beautiful Portugal coast, stretching from Cascais to Lisbon, and Greg was once again inspired to continue to train with the goal of running the Boston marathon next. Based on his age, the minimum qualifying time is 3:10, but given how many applicants typically apply he will need at least a 3:05 finish time to qualify. He continued to train for another 2 years and improved his time to 3 hours and 21 minutes in Albany, NY in October 2021. He also ran a half marathon in Maine in May 2022 and another full marathon in Biloxi, Mississippi in December 2022. All throughout his journey as a runner, Greg struggled to find his next race. Every time started looking, he found himself combing through dozens of websites and spending hours trying to figure out which races fit his location and time criteria, while also being interesting and relatively easy to run. In early 2022, fed up with this problem, Greg decided to build and launch Runzy so that runners like him could easily find the perfect race for them to run next. 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