Maryland Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Maryland half marathons in 2024 by month and by city below.
For each race, you’ll find the history of the half marathon and the course, the most recent year’s course maps, elevation profiles, runner reviews, pricing, and how to sign up. When you view a race, you might also find contact info if you’re having problems with your registration or need to contact the race directors.
We dedicated dozens of hours every month searching for races to include in the Maryland half marathons calendar.
If you happen to see any half marathon not included, contact us at info@halfmarathons.net to submit your race.
Looking for the best Maryland half marathons for you? Beneath the Maryland half marathon calendar we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions.
Upcoming 2024 Maryland Half Marathons
March 2024
Sat Mar 2 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
Sun Mar 24 | B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon | Severna Park MD |
Sun Mar 24 | Operation Enduring Warrior Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
Sun Mar 31 | Care Packages at Carderock Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
April 2024
Sat Apr 6 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
Sat Apr 6 | SBY Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Salisbury MD |
Sun Apr 7 | Rosaryville Half Marathon & 10k Trail Run | Upper Marlboro MD |
Sun Apr 14 | Point of Rocks Half 10k & 5k | Point of Rocks MD |
May 2024
Sat May 4 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
Sun May 5 | Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon 5K & Relay | Frederick MD |
Sun May 12 | Cambridge Crab Run Half Marathon & 5k | Cambridge MD |
Sat May 18 | St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon 10k & 5k | St. Michaels MD |
Mon May 27 | Fallen Soldiers Memorial Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
June 2024
Sat Jun 1 | Maryland Half Marathon & 5k | Maple Lawn MD |
Sun Jun 2 | Dash Through the Dirt Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
Thu Jun 6 | Independence Series – Day 2 Marathon & Half Marathon – MD | Elkton MD |
July 2024
Sun Jul 28 | Riley's Rumble Half Marathon | Boyds MD |
August 2024
Sat Aug 3 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
September 2024
Sat Sep 7 | Lock 2 Lock Marathon Half Marathon & 10k | Williamsport MD |
Sat Sep 7 | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
Sun Sep 8 | Parks Half Marathon | Rockville MD |
Sat Sep 21 | Susquehanna River Running Festival Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Havre de Grace MD |
TBD Sep | Annapolis Run for the Light House Half Marathon & 5k | Annapolis MD |
TBD Sep | Run on the Rocks 20M Half Marathon & 10M | Point of Rocks MD |
TBD Sep | Linganore Winecellars Cross Country Classic Half Marathon 10M & 5M | Mt. Airy MD |
October 2024
Sat Oct 19 | Baltimore Running Festival Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Baltimore MD |
TBD Oct 2024 | BRRC GPS Half Marathon | Sparks MD |
TBD Oct 2024 | Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5k | Chestertown MD |
TBD Oct 2024 | River Valley Run Trail Festival Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Manchester MD |
TBD Oct 2024 | Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon Half Marathon & 10k | Hancock MD |
November 2024
Sat Nov 2 | Ocean City Running Festival Marathon Half Marathon 8k & 5k | Ocean City MD |
Sat Nov 2 | Schaeffer Half Marathon & 10k | Germantown MD |
Sat Nov 30 | NCR Marathon & Half Marathon | Sparks MD |
TBD Nov 2024 | Historic Drawbridge Half | St. Michaels MD |
TBD Nov 2024 | We Got Your Six Marathon & Half Marathon | White Plains MD |
TBD Nov 2024 | Freedom is Never Free Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
December 2024
Sat Dec 16 | Naptown Half Marathon 10k & 5k | Annapolis MD |
2025 Maryland Half Marathons
January 2025
TBD Jan | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
February 2025
TBD Feb | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
TBD Feb | Little Patuxent River Half Marathon & 10k | Columbia MD |
TBD Feb | Falling for You Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Half Marathons
What are the most popular Maryland half marathons?
The Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon is the most popular with 2,759 finishers. Followed by the Baltimore Running Festival with 1,681 runners and the St. Michaels Running Festival with 1,139 runners.
What are the best Maryland half marathons for beginners in 2024?
Our most commonly recommended Maryland half marathons for beginners are:
- The Baltimore Running Festival: We’ve also ranked this as one of the races with the best swag. It’s a hilly course but a well produced race with a fun finisher festival.
- The Frederick Running Festival: Right outside Washington D.C. with a finish on the Frederick Fairgrounds and is pretty much flat for the entire race minus one hill.
What are the best months to run a Maryland half marathon?
September and October are the most popular months to run a Maryland half marathon.
What are the most popular cities to run Maryland half marathons?
Annapolis and St. Michaels are the two most popular Maryland half marathon destinations.