5K preteky v blízkosti Prince Frederick

The Red Shoe 5k is a 5 km run/walk held in Forest Heights, Maryland. The race begins at Capital Canopy on National Plaza and marks the event's 16th year. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House. This event welcomes participants beyond competitive runners. Walkers are welcome in the main 5k, and a Kids Fun Run is available for children. The focus on charity provides the day with a distinct objective, as families and community members gather for a short race that is straightforward and suitable for various age groups.

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.

CalvertHealth Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk je komunitná päťka, čo sa beží v Solomons Medical Center v Solomons, Maryland. Začína sa to už skoro ráno programom, štart je o 8:30, a vyhlasovanie výsledkov je potom neskôr doobeda. Každý si môže vybrať, či pôjde meranú 5K-čku alebo Fun Walk. Celé to ide na podporu Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care cez CalvertHealth Foundation. Celé podujatie je hlavne o tom, aby sme si uctili a spomenuli na tých, ktorých postihla rakovina prsníka. Víta bežcov, chodcov, podporovateľov, rodiny aj miestnych obyvateľov – nie je to len pre pretekárov, čo idú na čas. Každý dostane medailu a k tomu sú aj tričká a štartové čísla na mieru. Ocenení sú najrýchlejší muži a ženy celkovo, a samozrejme aj víťazi vekových kategórií. Pred štartom budú k dispozícii stánky. S každou registráciou sa ide do žrebovania o Viking Cruise, a ak sa zúčastní 2 000 ľudí, vyžrebuje sa aj druhá plavba.

The Fort Hunt Park 5k & 10k are road races held within Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, Virginia. They begin in the park area off Fort Hunt Road. Participants select either a 5 km or 10 km distance. This event is part of the broader running schedule in the D.C. area. The course is a flat loop within the park, suitable for new runners, consistent club runners, and those seeking a relaxed local race. Bishop Events manages registration for this event, as they do for many smaller races in the region.

The Trick Or Trot Crab Trot 5K is a Halloween-season run/walk on Cobb Island, following a full loop of the island’s perimeter. It is a chip-timed 5K, designed for walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels, not solely for those aiming for a fast time. The race proceeds rain or shine, with standard registration at $40. The course circles Cobb Island, offering water views along Neale Sound, the Potomac River, and the Wicomico River. The crab theme adds to the enjoyment: participants are encouraged to wear crab-themed costumes or gear, with a prize awarded for the best costume. This marks the fourth annual running of the event, and early registrants are assured a finisher medal and race T-shirt.

The North Point Fright Night 5K & Haunted Trail is a Halloween-themed race and haunted-trail event held at North Point High School in Waldorf, Maryland. The 5K race utilizes the school’s official cross country course, with distinct waves for elite runners, middle school and younger runners, and an open/family group. The elite wave has a limit of 100 runners. Families and younger participants have their starts scheduled for later in the afternoon. Registration provides a souvenir T-shirt, entry to the quarter-mile Trail of Lost Runners Past, and medals for the top three finishers. All proceeds benefit the North Point Track & Field Team. The event also features sponsor booths, food, and concessions.

The Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K is a fall race held at National Harbor, Maryland. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, both starting at 137 National Plaza. The event takes place in November and marks the 9th annual running. It follows a standard cold-weather road-race format, not a long-distance challenge. The course specifics are minimal, but the structure is straightforward: runners select either the 5K or the 10K at National Harbor. The race's character comes from its post-race offerings. Every finisher receives a mug, apple cider, a caramel apple, and official race merchandise as part of their registration.

The Historic Drawbridge Running Festival takes runners over and alongside Talbot County’s historic drawbridges on a fast waterfront route. The event typically provides a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and Kids Dash, suitable for walkers, families, first-timers, and runners seeking a longer challenge. The organization is practical: chip timing, marked turns, staffed aid stations, posted course maps, elevation profiles, and pace limits inform participants before race day. The courses trace the county’s working waterways, featuring flat sections, coastal breezes, harbors, marsh views, historic neighborhoods, boats, and potential wildlife. Local authorities manage bridge operations and traffic control, important as the route uses active drawbridges. Many editions include finisher medals, race shirts, age-group awards, race photos, real-time results, post-race refreshments, and sometimes a shakeout run or course talk before the main events.

The Fall City Views 5k & 10k begins at Jones Point in Alexandria, Virginia. The 10K starts at 7:45 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:00 AM. This road race offers two distances along the Potomac River, directly opposite Washington, DC. The route departs from Jones Point, tracing the river and providing runners with views of the DC skyline from the Virginia bank. Walkers and strollers are permitted, welcoming participants who are not solely focused on race times. The event supports Semper Fi & America's Fund.

The Sole Circle - Harbor Heroes 5K/10K is a run-and-walk event in Oxon Hill, Maryland, offering both 5K and 10K distances. The start line is located at 100 MGM National Ave, close to the National Harbor. The course runs along the harbor front, providing a waterfront route instead of a typical park loop. This race recognizes U.S. veterans, with a portion of each registration fee benefiting The Greenwell Foundation. It is designed for runners, walkers, and spectators, welcoming all participants, not just competitive racers.

Budds Creek Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, & Half sú novembrové preteky, ktoré sa konajú v Budds Creek Motorsports Park na Budds Creek Road v Mechanicsville, Maryland. Na týchto pretekoch máš na výber z troch tratí: klasická 5K a 10K, plus polmaratón pre tých, čo si chcú zabehnúť niečo dlhšie, než býva zvykom na takýchto sviatočných behoch. Čo je na týchto pretekoch zaujímavé, je to netradičné prostredie – beží sa v motorsports parku namiesto klasických mestských ulíc, okruhov v parku alebo školských areálov. Organizátorom je Bishop's Events a kontaktná osoba je Travis Bishop. Podľa informácií je Budds Creek jedno z novších miest, kde organizujú svoje Turkey Trot behy. Dá sa ísť aj virtuálne, pričom máš na výber: s medailou, bez medaily a trička, alebo aj s medailou, aj s tričkom.