10 running events in Charles County, Maryland

*****Race Packets can be picked up on Saturday 1-3 (3/14/26) and Sunday (3/15/26) beginning at 7am at Ape Hangers Bar & Grill. Parking will begin at Ape Hangers and overfill parking will be directed to the Bel Alton Fire Department field (please do not park in the fire departments lot). The race will begin and end at the fire department, which is a short walk from Ape Hangers. After the race, join us at Ape Hangers for food, awards and entertainment.

This year celebrates our 11th Annual Shamrock 5K Run/Walk Fueled by Coal Road Fitness. The race will begin with Lil' Leprechaun 650-meter run at 8:00 am and will be followed by the 5K Run/Walk through the scenic streets of Bel Alton, MD. Awards will be given for top qualifiers in each age group. Participants will receive a t-shirt if registered by 2/28 and all will receive a post-race buffet ticket at Ape Hangers Bar & Grill. An award will be given for the best St. Patricks' Day costume. The early bird race registration fee is $40 and will increase to $45 on 1/1/2025 and to $50 on 3/1/2026.

The beneficiary of this year's race is Clements Cuties. Clements Cuties is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting local families in their fight against childhood cancers in Southern Maryland.

SAVE THE DATE! The 6th Annual STEVE 5K will be held on April 25, 2026

The Center for Abused Persons will be holding its 6h Annual event, "Steps To End Violence Everywhere (STEVE) 5K" on Saturday, April 25 2026. Come on out to White Plains, MD at the Indian Head Rail Trail to run or walk in support of this cause. Our goal is to raise awareness and funds to put an end to domestic and sexual violence in our communities. All proceeds go to victims of abuse and ending violence.

Pre-registered runners will receive an event t-shirt - must be registered by March 29 to be guaranteed a shirt

Race location:

10400 Theodore Green Blvd

White Plains, MD 20695

Race start time: 10:00 am Check in and race day registration begins at 8:00 am

Parking is available at the race site

Course is an out-and-back paved trail

Donations to CAP may be made through this website or on our website: https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/, by mailing a check or through payroll deduction via the United Way of Charles County, the Maryland Charity Campaign (agency # 52-1280683) or the Combined Federal Campaign (agency # 55562)

This race is being professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing

Staged out of beautiful General Smallwood State Park, this triathlon has beautiful, rolling courses and low traffic roads. The swim takes place in the Mattawoman Bay, known across the Nation as a prime example of what a fully restored Chesapeake Bay tributary looks like! After a quick run to the transition area, athletes will race along the rolling, freshly paved, low traffic roads of Charles County. Once you’ve laced up your running shoes, you’ll head back to the road for another scenic, rolling course with aid stations every mile. The last mile of the course is amazing as you re-enter the park and cross over Mattowoman Bay just prior to the finish line and your fantastic post race BBQ. Don’t miss out on this early season classic just a short drive from NOVA!

On the fence about registering? Check out our General Smallwood Triathlon Video and sign up today!

For more details please go to: https://kineticmultisports.com/races/smallwood/

2026 Cal Tri DC - 6.14.26. Combine a trip to the nation's capitol with a race venue just 30 miles south of Washington DC in Maryland's General Smallwood State Park.

18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.

TO DO. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. National Museum of African American History and Culture. US Capitol.

AIRPORT. Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG). 64 F / 86 F

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG). 82 F. Wetsuit allowed with no results. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.