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Upcoming Half Marathons Near Columbia, MD

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June 1, 2025
1-100 runners
Potomac, Maryland
June 7, 2025
500-1000 runners
Fulton, Maryland
July 27, 2025
100-500 runners
Boyds, Maryland
September 21, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Rockville, Maryland
October 18, 2025
10,000+ runners
Baltimore, Maryland
November 8, 2025
100-500 runners
Germantown, Maryland

Running in Maryland

FAQ

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 2025?

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

Which months can I run a half marathon in Maryland?

You can run a half-marathon in Maryland in January, May, June, July, September, October, and November.

Which Maryland cities have half marathons?

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