Columbia Classic 5K & 10K
Columbia Classic 5K & 10K is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Columbia, MD, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Location
- 10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Columbia Classic 10K & 5K returns to Downtown Columbia, MD with an exciting new race experience for 2026. This year's updated course takes runners on a fast and scenic route around the iconic Columbia Mall, showcasing the vibrant heart of Downtown Columbia while delivering a fun and accessible challenge for athletes of all abilities. Participants will enjoy a professionally managed event, commemorative race shirt, finisher medal, and the opportunity to experience one of Maryland's premier running destinations. Join us in Downtown Columbia and be part of a new chapter in this local racing tradition.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, MD
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Columbia Classic 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
66
Days to train
- Race
- Columbia Classic 5K & 10K
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Columbia than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Columbia Classic 5K & 10K
Sep 27, 2026