Baltimore Running Festival
October 17, 2026
McKeldin Plaza (Inner Harbor) · Baltimore, United States
About
Charm City’s Annual Running Festival offers races touring every corner of the city, with a route taking runners past some of Baltimore's most well-known tourist attractions, civic buildings, urban parks, and cultural centers.
Pick your distance
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Start
McKeldin Plaza (Inner Harbor)
Start time
8:00 AM
Entry fee
USD 130-160
Weather
Cool 15°C, partly cloudy
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Baltimore Running Festival
Your readiness
Aid stations
Station 1
Station 2
Station 3
Station 4
Station 5
Station 6
Station 7
Station 8
Station 9
Station 10
Top finishers
- 1Steve🇺🇸02:27:15
- 2Daniel🇺🇸02:28:45
- 3Max🇺🇸02:29:33
Pack this
- Photo ID and confirmation email for expo packet pickup
- Long-sleeve throwaway layer plus singlet for a cool 15C start
- 4-6 gels or chews, one every 30-40 min after the first hour
- Handheld 500ml bottle with electrolyte tabs between aid stations
- Anti-chafe balm, blister tape and dry clothes for gear check
What you should know
- Packet pickup is at the pre-race expo; plan for no race-morning bib pickup for the longer distances.
- The marathon runs on a rolling cutoff near 6 hours, after which streets reopen and you finish on sidewalks.
- The course rolls hard through Druid Hill Park and Lake Montebello, so hold effort back on the early climbs.
- Aid stations carry water and sports drink only; bring your own gels if you need a specific brand.
- Cool harbor wind makes the start and finish feel cold, so pack a throwaway layer and warm recovery gear.
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