Baltimore Running Festival
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Baltimore Running Festival
The Baltimore Running Festival takes place in Baltimore, Maryland, with the event base at McKeldin Plaza and a finish at the Inner Harbor. The 2026 edition is presented as the 26th annual festival and includes both live and virtual participation options.
The festival offers multiple race distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Additional event formats and related programs are listed as part of the festival, including a short novelty distance and charity registration options. The event website and materials reference associated challenges such as the Chessie Challenge and the Black Eyed Susan Challenge, community programs like Run for a Cause, and resources for participants such as bib and shirt pick up, runner tracking, results, and road closure information.
Organizers note participant benefits and partners in event materials, including an Under Armour participant shirt and a set of named sponsors. Post race activities and citywide routing through multiple neighborhoods are described as part of the festival experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.