Columbia
Trail Running Calendar near Columbia 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Columbia for 2026-2027! We've gathered 43 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 5K and Half Marathon along the C&O Canal in Georgetown on August 16, 2026, with in-person and virtual participation options including medal and shirt choices.
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.
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.
Trail-based races at Mount Vernon District Park on September 6, 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km distances plus virtual participation options.
Races on September 6, 2026 at Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, MD offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses described as fast and flat with virtual options.
Scenic 5K and Half Marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 12, 2026; virtual options and walkers accepted.
A 5k and half marathon along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in Georgetown, Washington DC, offering in-person and virtual entry options with separate start locations for each race.
A 5K and half marathon on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path in Georgetown with in-person and virtual entry options on September 27, 2026.
An annual community 5K run and walk at Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood, Maryland on September 27, 2026, organized by MD District 15 Democratic Caucus. Offers adult and youth entries plus a free youth option with an accompanying adult.
October 2026
A community charity race in Gaithersburg on October 3, 2026, featuring cross-country 10K and 5K, a paved 1-mile accessible fun run, and a kids Trike-A-Thon. Proceeds support Comfort Cases and Covenant Life School and include a post-race backpack-pack..
District 19 in Anacostia on October 4, 2026 is a run crew led, unsanctioned road and trail event offering 5K, 19K and 19 Mile options with course markers, corral seeding, and a shirt, snack, and medal for finishers.
Experience a unique trail event at Milkhouse Brewery in Mount Airy featuring a 5 mile race and timed ultra challenges. Complete as many loops as possible over four or eight hours on this scenic farm course.
A community trail event on October 11, 2026 at Bretton Woods Recreation Center in Darnestown, MD offering a 5K trail run and a 1 mile walk. The event raises funds and awareness for addiction prevention, education, and support.
Participate in a 10 km run through the scenic Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds. This low key event offers a straightforward racing experience for both club members and the general public in a natural park setting.
Marathon and half marathon on a flat, USATF certified C&O Canal Towpath course starting and finishing at Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC with aid stations and finisher medals.
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
Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.