10K races near Leonardtown

The Howlin' Coyote Canicross Trail Race is a dog-and-runner trail race in King George, Virginia, starting at 11617 Caledon Road. It takes place in early October and includes a short 1.6 km option alongside a 10 km race. The format is canicross, meaning runners are attached to their dogs. The distances offered cater to both short, beginner-friendly runs and longer trail efforts. Driving directions to the start area are provided.

Beach to Beer takes place on an October race morning in Colonial Beach, Virginia, featuring a 10K, a 5K, and a non-timed 1-mile walk. The 10K begins first, followed by the 5K a few minutes later, and the walk starts after both runs, ensuring a compact and straightforward event. The 5K and 10K are chip-timed with live results, while the 1-mile option provides a relaxed way for walkers and children to participate. The 5K and 10K follow a flat, fast course along the Potomac side of Colonial Beach, concluding at Colonial Beach Brewing. Walkers in the 5K begin after the runners, and the 5K has a 1-hour time limit. Awards are presented to the top three overall finishers and the top three in each age group for both timed races, with age groups for participants 14 and under. Post-race, Colonial Beach Brewing and Ice House Brewery serve local craft beer, and the race benefits BAMM.

The We Got Your Six Running Festival is a half marathon and marathon event held on the Indian Head Rail Trail in Charles County, Maryland. It begins at 9:00 AM, following packet pickup at the race venue, a brief pre-race talk, and the National Anthem. Participant numbers are limited to 200, making it a focused race rather than a large-scale city event. The event supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and is timed by Racine MultiSports. Participants receive a race shirt, a custom bib, and a finisher medal. Custom podium awards are presented after the race. Both individual runners and relay team members are eligible for medals, with the awards ceremony taking place after the race concludes.

The Budds Creek Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & Half is a November race held at Budds Creek Motorsports Park on Budds Creek Road in Mechanicsville, Maryland. This event offers runners three distance options: the standard 5K and 10K, along with a half marathon for those seeking a longer distance than typically found at holiday-themed trots. The unique setting distinguishes this race, as participants convene at a motorsports park instead of a typical downtown street, park loop, or school campus. Bishop's Events is the organizer, with Travis Bishop as the event contact. The listing notes Budds Creek as one of the organizer's more recent Turkey Trot venues. Virtual participation is also available, with options including a medal, no medal or shirt, or both a medal and shirt.

The Krampus Krawl offers runners a yearly opportunity to run on Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland, rather than observe vehicles using it. The event provides both a 5K and a 10K on a December morning, starting at 9:45 AM Eastern. Bishop’s Events is the organizer, with Travis Bishop as the event contact. The main attraction is the venue: the course utilizes the raceway on Budds Creek Road, making the experience primarily track-and-asphalt rather than a park path or neighborhood loop. In-person registration fees vary by distance and increase as race day approaches. Virtual participation is also available, with options including a medal, without a medal or shirt, or with both a medal and shirt when that package is available.