Upcoming Races in Gaithersburg

Endurance Grid lists 7 races in Gaithersburg, Maryland, from September 2026 to April 2027.

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Racing in Gaithersburg

The Gaithersburg race calendar is busiest in October, November, and April. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K, 10K, 1 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, and 10 Mile.

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.

Population

69,225

as of 2023

City Elevation

465 ft

Nearest Airport

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Gaithersburg, MD

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7 races in Gaithersburg

September 2026 Gaithersburg, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Gaithersburg, Maryland in September.

Sep

Sat

Running

Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run/Walk

506 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD

Avg 81° / 64°·465 ft city elevation

Avg 81° / 64°465 ft city elevation

October 2026 Gaithersburg, Maryland Races

2 upcoming races in Gaithersburg, Maryland in October.

Oct

Sat

Running

MoCo CARES Charity Race

7503 Muncaster Mill Road, Gaithersburg, MD

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 71° / 53°·465 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 53°465 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

World Mental Health Day 5K - Gaithersburg, MD

201 Market St W, Gaithersburg, MD

Avg 68° / 50°·465 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 50°465 ft city elevation

November 2026 Gaithersburg, Maryland Races

2 upcoming races in Gaithersburg, Maryland in November.

Nov

Sat

Running

MCRRC Run Under the Lights

Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD

Avg 54° / 37°·465 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 37°465 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race

Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD

8K / 5 Mile · 10 Mile

Avg 51° / 35°·465 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 35°465 ft city elevation

December 2026 Gaithersburg, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Gaithersburg, Maryland in December.

Dec

Sun

Running

MCRRC Seneca Slopes 9K

Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD

Avg 49° / 33°·465 ft city elevation

Avg 49° / 33°465 ft city elevation

April 2027 Gaithersburg, Maryland Races

1 upcoming race in Gaithersburg, Maryland in April.

Apr

Sun

Running

Sneakers & Sirens 5K

506 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD

465 ft city elevation

Just Outside Gaithersburg

Races near Gaithersburg

Montgomery Village Jack-O-Lantern 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

Sat, Oct 10

Lake Marion Community Center, Montgomery Village, MD

2 mi away

MCRRC Stone Mill 50 Mile Run

Sat, Nov 7

Stedwick Elementary School, Montgomery Village, MD

2 mi away

MCRRC Lake Needwood Trail 10K

Sat, Sep 12

Needwood Lake, Derwood, MD

3 mi away

MoCo Dems 5K Fall FunRun

Sun, Sep 27

Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood, MD

3 mi away

Pike's Peek 10K

Sun, Apr 25

Shady Grove Metro Station, Derwood, MD

3 mi away

Colonel Challenge 5K Run

Sun, Oct 4

5939 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD

4 mi away

Parks Half Marathon

Sun, Sep 27

Metro Overpass, Rockville, MD

5 mi away

Rockville 10K/5K

Sun, Nov 1

King Farm Village Center, Rockville, MD

5 mi away

Run Like Michael

Sun, Oct 11

Bretton Woods Recreation Center, Darnestown, MD

5 mi away

Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7

Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD

5 mi away

MCRRC Jingle Bell Jog 8K

Sun, Dec 13

Rockville Senior Center, Rockville, MD

5 mi away

Mustang's Milestone 5K

Sat, Oct 24

11701 Little Seneca Parkway, Clarksburg, MD

6 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 7 upcoming races in Gaithersburg, Maryland, spanning 1 sport.

What kinds of races are held in Gaithersburg?

Gaithersburg hosts running races.

Is there a race season in Gaithersburg?

Races in Gaithersburg 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 October and November.

What race distances can you find in Gaithersburg?

Upcoming races in Gaithersburg cover distances including 1 Mile, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, and 10 Mile.

What other cities near Gaithersburg have races?

Nearby race cities include Rockville.