Ellicott City
Trail Running Calendar near Ellicott City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellicott City for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Fast, flat 5K, 10K and half marathon at Carderock Recreation Area on September 6, 2026, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
A 5K and half marathon in Georgetown, Washington, DC on September 12, 2026 along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path with in-person and virtual options.
A Georgetown running event on September 20, 2026 featuring a Half Marathon and a 5K on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal path, with virtual options and walkers welcome.
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.
Scenic races on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Georgetown on September 27, 2026, offering a 5K, a half marathon and virtual entry options.
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..
A run crew led event in Washington, DC offering 5K, 19K and 19 mile routes that use both road and trail sections across the city.
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.
USATF certified marathon and half on the flat C&O Canal Towpath at Fletcher's Cove with aid stations, finisher medals, and cash prizes.
A 5.25 mile trail race at Gunpowder State Park with a steep opening climb, single-track sections, a fast finish, and race day donation based registration.
A backyard ultra at Shawan Downs where runners repeat a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a lap alone and is declared the sole finisher.
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.
Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.
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.
A community event on November 8, 2026 offering a 5K, a 1.6K nature walk, and a kids 500 m run with proceeds supporting the Toca Juniors Football Club.
Free BRRC GPS 5K at Herring Run Park featuring mixed paved, field and single track terrain, two river crossings, and course variations from local high school routes.
A Thanksgiving weekend run at Carderock Park on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath offering in person 5K and 10K races and virtual entries.