Running races in or near University Park, MD
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local University Park, 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 - Adult (Age 21 & Over)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Friends Of Olde Mill
Date of Race: 03-21-2026
Description: The 14th Annual Barlowe Bolt takes place in the suburban town ...
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Running-5K - Youth (Age 20 & Under)
Organization: Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Herndon Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Turkey Trot 5K ...
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Adaptive Stride Stars (Parent/Child)
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionAdaptive Strides Stars is an inclusive track and field fundamentals program ...
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Speed, Agility Strength Clinic -- ages 8-16
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionThis training is for participants wanting to improve athletically and have ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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Non-members - Team of 3 - non-members
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 22
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Sponsors - Lead Sponsor – $5,000
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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Sponsors - Silver Sponsor – $2,500
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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Sponsors - Friend - $100 or in-kind gift ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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Half marathon ACTUAL - Students
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-20-2025
Description: On-line registration closes on Thursday, ...
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Non-members - Non-Members - 5K at 8:00 AM, ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 12-20-2025
Description: On-line registration closes on Thursday, ...
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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 02-14-2026
Description: Race-day: On-site packet ...
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Members (If you join PVTC below, you may ...
Organization: Potomac Valley Track Club
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Race-day: Saturday, November 22
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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Sponsors - Bronze Sponsor - $250 or in-kind ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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Half marathon VIRTUAL - Run a half marathon ...
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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Half marathon ACTUAL - Late entries
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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After School with Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-11-2025
Description: DescriptionEnergize your afternoons by running, jumping, and sharpening your mental focus.
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Speed, Agility Strength Clinic -- ages 8-16
Organization: GAITHERSBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPT
Date of Race: 01-05-2026
Description: DescriptionThis training is for participants wanting to improve athletically and have ...
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Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-08-2025
Description: DescriptionRunning, jumping and mental focus are the basic athletic skills needed ...
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Sponsors - Gold Sponsor – $3,500
Organization: Safety And Health Foundation
Date of Race: 11-15-2025
Description: Georgetown Half is a full charity race ...
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After School with Little & Junior TrackStars
Organization: Howard County Government
Date of Race: 11-11-2025
Description: DescriptionEnergize your afternoons by running, jumping, and sharpening your mental focus.
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Complete list of running events in and near University Park, MD: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
More information about University Park
About University Park
University Park (MD) is a town in Prince Georges County with an estimated population of 2,548.[4]
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