5 running events in Potomac, Maryland
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Potomac
5 events in Potomac-
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Come enjoy a scenic 5k/10k/half that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post-race. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
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Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The Scotland Juneteenth 5K will traverse the historic Black neighborhood of Scotland, including the 100-year-old Scotland AME Zion Church on 7 Locks Road in Potomac. The event will benefit the rebuilding of the church, which was flooded in 2019, and needs to be rebuilt. A highlight video of the 2023 race can be found here.
For sponsorship information, please contact Bernard Scott at [email protected].
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Sat, Feb 13, 2027 at 7:30 AM
Come enjoy a scenic 5k/10k/half that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post-race. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
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Sun, Feb 28, 2027 at 8:45 AMSee full details
Come enjoy a scenic 8k & 16k that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post-race. New for this race: runners will run NORTH on the C&O Canal path! Come check out some views & parts of the trail you might not have experienced before.
Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
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Sat, Mar 20, 2027 at 7:30 AM
Come enjoy a scenic 5k/10k/half that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post-race. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.