Baltimore Running Festival

OCT
17
2026
Celebrate the 25th Baltimore Running Festival on October 17, 2026 in Charm City with races for every pace, from marathon to fun sized .05K. Join a lively weekend of racing, music, and city views that welcomes runners of all levels.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Baltimore Running Festival is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Baltimore. The 2026 edition is presented as the 25th annual festival. The event includes multiple race formats and offers race resources such as bib and shirt pickup, a schedule of events, road closure information, runner tracking, and official results.

Races and resources

Participants can choose from several on-course and special events:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • Baltimoron-a-thon
  • .05K presented by 98 ROCK
  • Chessie Challenge
  • Black Eyed Susan Challenge
  • Running Virtually

Major sponsors named for the event include CareFirst, Pandora, Med Star Sports Medicine, Under Armour, CFG Bank, and the Maryland Sports Commission. Photography and past results are available through the event's result and photo services. Race organizers also list pages for FAQs, race pricing, volunteer opportunities, travel and accommodations, and contact information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.