Upcoming Races in Columbia

Endurance Grid lists 16 races in Columbia, Maryland, from October 2026 to October 2027.

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Racing in Columbia

The Columbia race calendar is busiest in January, April, and November. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Triathlon, Road Cycling, and Duathlon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10K, Sprint, 8K / 5 Mile, and 10 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

City Elevation

340 ft

Nearest Airport

BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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16 races in Columbia

October 2026 Columbia, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Columbia, Maryland in October.

Oct

Sun

Running

Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra

Charm City Run - Columbia, Columbia, MD

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 65° / 46°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 46°340 ft city elevation

November 2026 Columbia, Maryland Races

3 upcoming races in Columbia, Maryland in November.

Nov

Sat

Road Cycling

Cranksgiving Downtown Columbia

10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD

Avg 60° / 41°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 60° / 41°340 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Turkey Trot Prediction Run

6031 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD

10K

Avg 53° / 36°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 53° / 36°340 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K

10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD

Avg 53° / 36°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 53° / 36°340 ft city elevation

January 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

3 upcoming races in Columbia, Maryland in January.

Jan

Fri

Running

Resolution Prediction Run

6031 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD

8K / 5 Mile

Avg 44° / 27°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 44° / 27°340 ft city elevation

Jan–Mar

4–1

Mon–Mon

Running

Next Step Training - Hibernation to 5K

9410 Kilimanjaro Rd, Columbia, MD

Avg 43° / 28°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 43° / 28°340 ft city elevation

Jan

Sun

Running

Little Patuxent River Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

9175 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD

5K · 10K · 10 Mile · Half Marathon

Avg 43° / 26°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 43° / 26°340 ft city elevation

February 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Columbia, Maryland in February.

Feb

Sun

Running

RRCA Club Challenge

10600 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD

10 Mile

Avg 49° / 31°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 49° / 31°340 ft city elevation

April 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

3 upcoming races in Columbia, Maryland in April.

Apr

Sun

Duathlon

Columbia Duathlon

7000 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, MD

Sprint

Avg 65° / 42°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 42°340 ft city elevation

Apr

Sun

Running

Columbia Donut Mile

6000 Merriweather Drive, Columbia, MD

1 Mile

Avg 68° / 46°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 46°340 ft city elevation

Apr

Sun

Running

Discover Downtown Columbia 5K/10K

6000 Merriweather Drive, Columbia, MD

5K · 10K

Avg 68° / 46°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 46°340 ft city elevation

May 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Columbia, Maryland in May.

May

Sun

Running

Women's Distance Festival

10600 Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD

Avg 75° / 55°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 75° / 55°340 ft city elevation

June 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Columbia, Maryland in June.

Jun

Sun

Triathlon

Columbia Triathlon

6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD

Sprint

Avg 84° / 64°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 84° / 64°340 ft city elevation

July 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

2 upcoming races in Columbia, Maryland in July.

Jul

Sun

Running

Columbia Firecracker 5K & 10K

9821 Broken Land Parkway, Columbia, MD

5K · 10K

Avg 88° / 69°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 88° / 69°340 ft city elevation

Jul

Sun

Triathlon

Columbia KIDS Triathlon

6400 Martin Rd, Columbia, MD

Sprint

Avg 89° / 70°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 89° / 70°340 ft city elevation

October 2027 Columbia, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Columbia, Maryland in October.

Oct

Sun

Running

Columbia Classic 5K & 10K

10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD

10K

Avg 76° / 57°·340 ft city elevation

Avg 76° / 57°340 ft city elevation

Races near Columbia

Feb

Sun

Running

Rockburn 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race

1 mile away6105 Rockburn Branch Park Rd, Elkridge, MD

8K / 5 Mile · 10 Mile

Avg 50° / 30°·218 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 30°218 ft city elevation

Oct

Sun

Running

Savage 7k

4 miles away9035 Baltimore St., Savage, MD

1 Mile

Avg 65° / 46°·204 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 46°204 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Angels on the Run 5K

5 miles away6095 Marshalee Drive, Elkridge, MD

Avg 58° / 37°·218 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 37°218 ft city elevation

Dec

Sun

Running

Anniversary Run 15K

5 miles awayQuiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD

15K

Avg 48° / 30°·37 ft city elevation

Avg 48° / 30°37 ft city elevation

Sep

Sun

Running

Police Pace 5K, 10K, & 1 Miler

5 miles away10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 78° / 57°·484 ft city elevation

Avg 78° / 57°484 ft city elevation

Nov

Sun

Road Cycling

Rockburn Cross – Super Series

5 miles away6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge, MD

Avg 58° / 37°·218 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 37°218 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Caleb's Corner Charities Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run

6 miles awayAlice B. McCullough Field, Laurel, MD

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 71° / 53°·164 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 53°164 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

22nd Annual LARS Race Against Hunger & Homelessness (The Turkey Trot)

7 miles awayAlice B. McCullough Field, Laurel, MD

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 53° / 36°·164 ft city elevation

Avg 53° / 36°164 ft city elevation

Feb

Sun

Running

The 2027 Maryland Indoor 5k and Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!

7 miles away7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD

1K · 1 Mile · 5K

Avg 48° / 28°·74 ft city elevation

Avg 48° / 28°74 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

THE ZACHING RUNNING FESTIVAL

7 miles away11095 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD

Avg 54° / 37°·484 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 37°484 ft city elevation

Aug

Sun

Running

2nd Beat the Heat Maryland Indoor 5K/Family Fun Run at Arundel Mills Mall!

8 miles awayArundel Mills, Hanover, MD

1K · 1 Mile · 5K

Avg 87° / 67°·74 ft city elevation

Avg 87° / 67°74 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

22nd Annual Catonsville High School XC Turkey Trot

8 miles away421 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 54° / 40°·525 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 40°525 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Columbia, Maryland?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 16 upcoming races in Columbia, Maryland, spanning 4 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Columbia?

Columbia hosts road cycling, duathlon, running, and triathlon races.

Is there a race season in Columbia?

Races in Columbia run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in January and April.

What race distances can you find in Columbia?

Upcoming races in Columbia cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, and Sprint.

What other cities near Columbia have races?

Nearby race cities include Annapolis.