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Baltimore Running Festival Marathon
Baltimore Running Festival Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Relay event held in Baltimore, Maryland. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 14,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~14,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, Relay
- Field size
- About 14,000 runners
- Course
- 298 m (~978 ft) gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thebaltimoremarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 977 ft gain, 985 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 53°F at the start, 81% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026)
About the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon
Maryland's flagship marathon weekend, looping past Inner Harbor landmarks, the Maryland Zoo, and Lake Montebello. The full marathon anchors a festival that also offers a half, 10K, 5K and team relay drawing about 14,000 runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston Qualifier; USATF-certified; Maryland's largest multi-distance road race; 26th annual in 2026
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Baltimore Running Festival Marathon: common questions
- When is the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon held?
- In Baltimore, Maryland.
- What distances does the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and Relay.
- How many people run the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon?
- About 14,000 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 Baltimore Running Festival Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from thebaltimoremarathon.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon?
- about 53°F at the start, 81% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2023 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 24, 2026).
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