Maryland Half Marathons by Date
Browse all Maryland half marathons in 2024 and 2025 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
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 |
| Sat Aug 10 | Carderock Charge Half 10k & 5k | Potomac 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 |
| Sun Sep 15 | Annapolis Run for the Light House Half Marathon & 5k | Annapolis MD |
| Sat Sep 21 | Run on the Rocks 20M Half Marathon & 10M | Point of Rocks MD |
| Sat Sep 21 | Susquehanna River Running Festival Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Havre de Grace MD |
| Sun Sep 29 | BRRC GPS Half Marathon | Sparks MD |
| TBD Sep | Linganore Winecellars Cross Country Classic Half Marathon 10M & 5M | Mt. Airy MD |
October 2024
| Sun Oct 13 | Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5k | Chestertown MD |
| Sat Oct 19 | Baltimore Running Festival Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Baltimore 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 |
| Sun Nov 3 | We Got Your Six Marathon & Half Marathon | White Plains MD |
| Sun Nov 10 | Freedom is Never Free Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
| Sat Nov 16 | Historic Drawbridge Half | St. Michaels MD |
| Sat Nov 30 | NCR Marathon & Half Marathon | Sparks MD |
December 2024
| Sat Dec 7 | Pirate 5k 10k 15k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
| 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 |
March 2025
| TBD Mar | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
| TBD Mar | B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon | Severna Park MD |
| TBD Mar | Operation Enduring Warrior Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
| TBD Mar | Care Packages at Carderock Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
April 2024
| TBD Apr | Pirate 5k 10k & Half Marathon | Bel Air MD |
| TBD Apr | SBY Marathon Half Marathon & 5k | Salisbury MD |
| TBD Apr | Rosaryville Half Marathon & 10k Trail Run | Upper Marlboro MD |
| TBD Apr | Point of Rocks Half 10k & 5k | Point of Rocks MD |
May 2025
| Sun May 4 | Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon 5K & Relay | Frederick MD |
| Sat May 17 | St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon 10k & 5k | St. Michaels MD |
| TBD May | Cambridge Crab Run Half Marathon & 5k | Cambridge MD |
| TBD May | Fallen Soldiers Memorial Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
June 2025
| TBD Jun | Maryland Half Marathon & 5k | Maple Lawn MD |
| TBD Jun | Dash Through the Dirt Half 10k & 5k | Potomac MD |
| TBD Jun | Independence Series – Day 2 Marathon & Half Marathon – MD | Elkton 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.
