10K races near Ellicott City

The Fall Foliage 5k & 10k begins at Constitution Park in Waynesboro, Virginia, during the autumn leaf season. Participants can select either a 5k or a 10k, accommodating those seeking a brief community run and those preferring a longer morning race. The route winds through Waynesboro neighborhoods and follows the South River Greenway, featuring autumn colors and fallen leaves. Aid stations are provided, participants receive a race-day shirt, and a food-and-drink gathering follows the finish. The Fall Foliage Art Festival, featuring artists nationwide, takes place downtown the same weekend.

The MoCo CARES Charity Race begins at 7503 Muncaster Mill Road in Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering 1.6 km, 5 km, and 10 km distances. This local charity run, organized by So What Else and Covenant Life School, focuses on fundraising for local charities and assisting children and families in need throughout Montgomery County. The course features short-distance paths arranged by volunteers, including a route similar to a 1-mile run and a 5K route. Local families, businesses, volunteers, and Companies Who CARE participate in the event. Capital Youth Outreach Club collaborates with So What Else for service support. Volunteers manage the event's logistics, such as setting up signs and booths, encouraging runners, ensuring children's safety, participating in a post-race service project, and assisting with cleanup. Formerly known as the LaunchCARES Charity Race, it originated as a small community gathering before growing into a county-wide initiative aimed at combating hunger.

The second edition runs through Druid Hill Park, a historic public park. The course follows tree-lined paths and open green spaces, with clear signs and marshals. A themed medal, chip-timed results, and free race photos are included. Marshals will provide guidance and encouragement.

The Westminster Haunted 5K & 10K is a Halloween-themed road race held at 739 Tahoma Farm Road in Westminster, Maryland. The race begins at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup is available starting 30 minutes before the race and closes 10 minutes prior to the start. Registration must be completed via RunSignup before race day; no on-site registration will be offered. Both the 5K and 10K events follow an out-and-back course. The 5K route is completed twice, and the 10K route is completed four times. All participants have a 2-hour time limit. Medals are awarded to finishers, and race merchandise can be purchased from the event shop. The best costume award adds a Halloween element beyond the event's name. The race also contributes points to the US Road Running series, attracting participants who are accumulating series results alongside local runners participating in a themed event.

The Rockville 10K/5K is a fall road race in Rockville, Maryland, offering both 10K and 5K distances. The courses follow the streets of the King Farm community, designed to accommodate a wide range of participants, not exclusively competitive club racers. The City of Rockville organizes the event with MCRRC, the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. Proceeds benefit the City of Rockville Recreation Fund, supporting individuals who may have difficulty affording city recreation programs. Contributions to the fund are tax deductible.

The Gobbler 5K & 10K is a morning road race in Westminster, Maryland. Both distances begin at 8:00 AM. Runners select either a 5K or a 10K. Registration must be completed online via RunSignup prior to race day; no on-site registration is available. Packet pickup is available in a brief pre-race window, opening 30 minutes before the start and closing 10 minutes prior. The course features a short out-and-back segment. 5K participants complete this segment twice, while 10K participants complete it four times. A two-hour course time limit is in effect. This makes the 10K suitable for trained runners and still achievable for prepared first-time participants. All finishers get medals. Awards will be presented, and runners can accumulate series points. A best costume award provides a festive Thanksgiving-season element.

The Schaeffer series is a trail-running event by EX2 Adventures held in Maryland and Virginia. It offers three race distances: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K trail run. This event is designed for runners seeking a trail experience over a road race. The format provides participants with a choice between a longer trail effort, a middle-distance run, and a shorter option. EX2 Adventures also organizes adventure racing and triathlon events, placing the series within the region's wider outdoor endurance calendar.

The Thanksgiving Stuffing Stomp 5k & 10k is a morning race at Hains Point in Washington, DC, offering both short and longer distances on a flat course. It begins at 7:45 AM Eastern, situated near the Nation's Capital, serving as a relaxed holiday-season run instead of a demanding trail or hill event. The course follows Hains Point, a level peninsula along the Potomac River, providing river views with minimal elevation gain. Walkers and strollers are permitted, broadening the event's appeal beyond competitive runners. Bishop's Events is the organizer, with Travis Bishop as the contact. Virtual participation is available for those interested in the merchandise without attending in person.