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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. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 17, 2026. About 14,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~14,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K, Relay
- Field size
- About 14,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (notable climbs through the city)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thebaltimoremarathon.com
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
- Notes
- [enrich 2026-09-24] Course, logistics, food, and review data added/refreshed; registration cycle already current. No conflict with next_date.
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Baltimore Running Festival Marathon: common questions
- When is the Baltimore Running Festival Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- 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.
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