From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
The 2nd Annual Atholton 5k and Fun Run
This year's event will take place Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 8:00 am sharp. The race will feature a custom T-shirt (must register by March 14 to guarantee a T-shirt).
5k start time: 8 am
Fun Run: 9 am
This is a certified race course and takes you through the neighborhoods of Columbia.
Please register early, this race usually sells out!
Early packet pickup will take place:
Friday, March 27 from 2-4 pm at Feet First.
Race day: 6:30 am-7:30 am Atholton Adventist Academy
The 19th Annual AFCEA Central Maryland 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk Race for Excellence will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 9AM. A virtual option will also be available.
The AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter (AFCEA-CMD) is a non-profit membership association dedicated to providing an ethical, interactive forum for sharing knowledge and building relationships across government, military, industry and academia.
We accomplish our goal by promoting the continuing education of current IT professionals and supporting the education of future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Each year our AFCEA-CMD chapter is able to award over $200,000 to qualified students and teachers through scholarships, endowments, and grants.
The 19th Annual AFCEA-CMD 5K & Family Fun Run/Walk is an uplifting, family-oriented, community event that benefits AFCEA’s Central Maryland STEM Scholarship Fund.
Join over 1,000 participants and spectators on a beautiful April day to take part in this run/walk!
All event activities will take place in Columbia, MD, with both the start and finish lines on Columbia Gateway Drive and the After Party (Pub Dog on Stanford Blvd in Columbia) in Columbia, MD.
Welcome to the 10th annual Phelps Luck 5K and Fun Run sponsored by the Phelps Luck PTA! Through advocacy, events and fundraising, the PTA strives to provide the support our students, families and staff need to make our PLES community the best it can be for our children to learn and grow. This year’s race will be held at Long Reach High School. 5K participants will run on the Long Reach High School cross country course (combination of grass and pavement).
Fun Run participants will challenge themselves to complete as many laps as they can in 20 minutes. The Fun Run race will be run on grass. All race participants will receive a T-shirt. T-shirts have been upgraded for 2026 to a soft tri-blend fabric!
Packet Pick-Up will be at Road Runner Sports Columbia (6630-C Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 5pm to 7:30pm on Friday, May 8th. Road Runner Sports will be making a very generous contribution to the Phelps Luck PTA for each packet picked up at Road Runner Sports.
Deadline to receive a T-shirt with your registration is 4/23. Registrations after this date will not include a T-shirt!
All children under the age of 18 MUST register AND be accompanied by an adult. Strollers are welcome for the Fun Run, but not permitted on the 5K course.
Questions? Email [email protected]
6 Years Strong: Powered by Community!
Founded in 2020, OhanaHC brings people together across different backgrounds to build real relationships and, through mentorship, empowers Howard County students to define and pursue their own version of success.
Now it’s time to bring the community together for a fun-filled walk and run! Enjoy delicious snacks, play exciting games, cheer on your friends and family, and stick around for some special surprises.
This event will take place rain or shine. However, if severe weather conditions prevent us from racing, we will notify you as soon as possible. Please note that all donations and registrations are final.
Packet Pick Up Awards to the top finishers in each age group!
8:30am - 9:45am at race venue, Sunday, May 31, 2026
7000 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia, MD 21046 US
USA Swimming Club. 378 members.