Baltimore Running Festival

OCT
17
2026
A city road racing festival in Baltimore on October 17, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances with live and virtual participation, a finish at the Inner Harbor, and post race activities.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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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.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km