Baltimore
Trail Running Calendar near Baltimore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Baltimore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An evening 4 mile out and back run on the NCR Trail at Paper Mill in Cockeysville, part of the BRRC Grand Prix Series on August 19, 2026.
A memorial 5K trail run at Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD, with a 5K, 1-mile walk, kids dash, team entries, and an In Spirit donation option. Proceeds support a scholarship fund and a post-race festival offers food and music.
September 2026
A 10K road race and a 5K road/trail combo at the Shrine of St Anthony in Clarksville, MD on Sept. 5, 2026. Both USATF certified with chip timing, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, music and family activities.
A community 5K in Baltimore on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options, organized by Cancer Warriors Inc. to raise funds for cancer research.
A 3 mile Reunion Run at Hereford High School as part of the Bull Run Cross Country invitational. The race is open to all ages and carries a $10 registration fee, with registration listed from August 24 to September 26.
Experience a supported long distance run on the hardpacked dirt and gravel of the Torrey C. Brown Trail. This twenty mile event serves as an ideal training opportunity for those preparing for a fall marathon.
October 2026
A donation supported 5.25 miles trail race at Gunpowder State Park with a steep opening climb, single track sections, and on site race day registration.
5th Annual Mackyard Ultra is a race by the Baltimore Road Runners Club on October 31 at Shawan Downs in Cockeysville, MD with a $20 entry fee and a 100 runner limit.
November 2026
Run Through the Grapevine is an 8K cross country race at Linganore Winery in Mount Airy, Maryland on November 8, 2026. The course runs through vineyard rows and adjacent hop yards, and all finishers receive one free winery tasting.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a cross country style race through scenic Catonsville. Support the local high school running program with a chip timed 5K or a 1 Mile Family Fun Run for all ages.
Trail 5K and 10K in Wheaton Regional Park on November 26, 2026, with virtual options and series points for year-long and fall standings.
A Thanksgiving morning 5K at Eastern Regional Park in Middle River with two laps on mixed paved and natural trails; open to all ages, $15 registration fee.
December 2026
Eight hour trail endurance race at Terrapin Nature Park where each 2.8 mile lap fills a participant stocking with surprises and top finishers earn awards.
January 2027
Scenic 5K and 10K in Stevensville, MD on January 23, 2027 with forest and sandy sections and a post race gathering at Cult Classic Brewing.
February 2027
A 50 km trail run at Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster MD, featuring varied single-track, open fields, stream crossings and 5 aid stations. Entry for 2027 uses a lottery opening January 1, with indoor facilities and hot post-race food.
Club-based 10-mile competition at Howard Community College where runners score points for RRCA clubs, with awards by club and a 2h10m cutoff.