Maryland · 12 Mile · 2-Person Relay
Altra Charles Street 12
Altra Charles Street 12 is a 12 Mile and 2-Person Relay event held in Towson, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 4, 2027. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 4, 2027
- Location
- Towson, MD
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 4, 2027
- Location
- Towson, Maryland
- Distances
- 12 Mile, 2-Person Relay
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Net downhill with rolling hills, ~350 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charlesst12.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Altra Charles Street 12
A point-to-point 12-mile race down Baltimore's historic Charles Street from Towson through downtown Baltimore, also offered as a two-person relay. Its predominantly downhill profile makes it a local favorite for personal bests.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Maryland's signature 12-mile distance race; net-downhill course popular for fast times; Charm City Run signature event
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Altra Charles Street 12: common questions
- When is the Altra Charles Street 12?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 4, 2027.
- Where is the Altra Charles Street 12 held?
- In Towson, Maryland.
- What distances does the Altra Charles Street 12 offer?
- 12 Mile and 2-Person Relay.
- How many people run the Altra Charles Street 12?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Altra Charles Street 12?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Altra Charles Street 12?
- Registration status as last checked October 2, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Altra Charles Street 12 start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Altra Charles Street 12?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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