Running Races in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Racing in Gaithersburg: what the calendar looks like

There are 11 upcoming races on the Gaithersburg calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 6 of the next 12 months. September is the busiest month, with 5 races. By race count, Gaithersburg ranks 6th among Maryland cities.

Of those, 5 offer a 5K, 2 offer a 1 Mile and 1 offers a 10K. Where fees are published, the median entry in Gaithersburg is $20, below the Maryland median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Potomac (13 races, 6 miles), Reston, VA (17 races, 11 miles), Ashburn, VA (10 races, 13 miles).

Races by month

• Sep 20265 races
• Oct 20261 race
• Nov 20262 races
• Dec 20261 race
• Apr 20271 race
• May 20271 race

Planning a race

• Getting inlotteries, qualifiers, and how entry works for the races that sell out
• Lottery watchwhich race lotteries and registration windows are open right now
• Choosing a first marathona practical guide to picking a debut race

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