Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the Montgomery County Road Runners Club, invites all runners and walkers to participate in a 5K Run/Walk in the magical setting of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park. Winter Lights features more than 380 illuminated vignettes and 65 animated displays. Runners and walkers will utilize the roads through the Park during the race. Roads will be closed to traffic except for Emergency Vehicles and vehicles required for race management. Race registration includes entry to the Park and parking is on-site and free of charge. Due to the time of year, this event can experience inclement weather. It is also a sellout race and typicall sells out in a few days. Please refer to the "Waitlist, Transfers & Refunds" tab before committing to registration. A waitlist will be in effect once the race sells out - we are unable to admit particpants above the limit of our permit. Thank you for your understanding. If you are

Welcome to the NON-MEMBER registration page for the MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race! This page may also be used to sign up to volunteer - please see the "volunteer" tab to the left. This race is part of our free, low-key series for members.  Please refer to the "Low-Key Race Entry Procedure" on our website for more information.

Welcome to the NON-MEMBER registration page for the MCRRC Seneca Slopes 9K! This page may also be used to sign up to volunteer - please see the "volunteer" tab to the left. This race is part of our free, low-key series for members.  Please refer to the "Low-Key Race Entry Procedure" on our website for more information.

Welcome to the Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon & 50K, where you will experience some of Montgomery County's finest single-track trails. This is a challenging, but beautiful run for all! The Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon and 50K is a low-key, low-priced, and fun-filled event along the beautiful Seneca Creek Greenway Trail and parallel trails. Marathon and 50K participants will have the option to choose their final distance during the race (either stop at the finish line for the "marathon" or keep going to complete the 50K). All participants will receive a custom race bib, short-sleeved tech shirt, and a finisher's medal!

Experience the inaugural Sneakers & Sirens 5K in the heart of the Kentlands in Gaithersburg, Maryland! This exciting community race benefits the Montgomery County Police and invites runners of all ages and abilities to come together for a morning of fitness, community spirit, and hometown pride. Enjoy a scenic course through one of Montgomery County's most vibrant neighborhoods while supporting the officers who work every day to keep our community safe. Whether you're aiming for a new personal record or simply looking for a fun and meaningful event, the Sneakers & Sirens 5K is the perfect way to get moving for a great cause.

Thank you for registering for our 5th annual charity race!  We are excited to host this event and to interact with local community members and businesses.  This race has grown from being a small community event (previously called LaunchCARES Charity Race) to a county-wide effort of uniting people and companies who CARE.  We are thrilled to announce the charity recipients of the 2026 race - - - COMFORT CASES and COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (our location host)!  Both of these organizations work diligently to improve the lives of children in and around MoCo.     Your donation is tax deductible.  After the races are over we will work together on a service project for Comfort Cases.  Together, we will aim to pack 1,000 backpacks of essential goods for children in foster care. Students participating in this will receive SSL hours for their time of service.    It is our goal is to raise $100,000 with this event in 2025.   YOU are helping make this a reality. YOU are helping to change lives of child