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October 17, 2026
10,000+ runners
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February 14, 2026
1-100 runners
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March 8, 2026
1-100 runners
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March 29, 2026
1-100 runners
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June 4, 2026
1-100 runners
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April 4, 2026
100-500 runners
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May 3, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
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September 24, 2023
1-100 runners
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February 1, 2026
500-1000 runners
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March 31, 2024
1-100 runners
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October 15, 2023
1-100 runners
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March 24, 2024
1-100 runners
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October 2, 2020
1-100 runners
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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 2026?

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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