Running races in or near La Plata, MD
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local La Plata, 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-5K - Running-5K
Organization: Fill the Shoes
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: Fill the Shoes is proud to present the 14th annual "Fill ...
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Running-5K - Turkey Trot 5k
Organization: Mechanicsville Elementary PTO
Date of Race: 11-14-2026
Description: The Mechanicsville Elementary 5k Turkey Trot and 1 mile run will ...
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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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Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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Waiver - For Children in Jogging Stroller - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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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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Non-members - Team of 3 - non-members
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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MES Kids Turkey Trot 1 Mile - Individual ...
Organization: Mechanicsville Elementary PTO
Date of Race: 11-14-2026
Description: The Mechanicsville Elementary 5k Turkey Trot and 1 mile run will ...
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Muddy Dash - Exclusive VIP Registration - ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-28-2027
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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Muddy Dash - VALUE REGISTRATION - R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-28-2027
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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Blacklight Run - Exclusive VIP Registration- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-28-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-19-2026
Description: On-line registration closes on Wednesday, ...
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HALF MARATHON - Half - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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STROLLER WARRIORS HALF - Stroller Warriors Half - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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8k - 8K - Individual
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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2027 National Women's Half Marathon and 8K
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Mechanicsville Elementary Turkey Trot 2026
Organization: Mechanicsville Elementary PTO
Date of Race: 11-14-2026
Description: The Mechanicsville Elementary 5k Turkey Trot and 1 mile run will ...
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15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. 'Fill the ...
Organization: Fill the Shoes
Date of Race: 11-07-2026
Description: Fill the Shoes is proud to present the 14th annual "Fill ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-21-2026
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 20
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STROLLER WARRIORS 8k - Stroller Warriors 8k - ...
Organization: 10xEM LLC
Date of Race: 05-02-2027
Description: The 8th Annual National Women's Half Marathon 8K ...
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Blacklight Run - Value Registrations- R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ $̶5̶4̶.̶9̶5̶
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-28-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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Blacklight Run | Maryland 2027
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-28-2027
Description: The Blacklight Run™ is none other than the brightest, most fun ...
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Muddy Dash | Maryland 2027
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-28-2027
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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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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5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Mechanicsville Elementary PTO
Date of Race: 11-14-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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Complete list of running events in and near La Plata, MD: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About La Plata
La Plata (MD) is a town in Charles County with an estimated population of 8,753.[4]
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The number of U.S. marathon finishers declined from 2014 to 2015 approximately 8 percent.
