Baltimore Running Festival
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Baltimore, Maryland
- Price Free - $158.23
- Races 18 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday, October 18th, 2025! This vibrant event takes place in the heart of Baltimore at the scenic Inner Harbor, making it one of the most exciting races on the East Coast. Participants can choose from five different race distances, catering to runners of all levels and preferences. Whether you opt for the live experience or join in virtually, you'll be part of an unforgettable celebration of fitness and community. Plus, all runners will receive a stylish Under Armour shirt as a reward for their hard work. Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie of the Baltimore Running Festival—mark your calendars and prepare for an exhilarating day!
Organiser's Description
Join us at the event that many are calling one of the best races on the East Coast, FINISHING AT THE INNER HARBOR. THIS YEARS EVENT WILL HAVE BOTH A LIVE COMPONENT AND VIRTUAL COMPONENT. With five distances to choose from, and all runners snagging a great Under Armour shirt for participating, this event is for you! You wont want to miss the Baltimore Running Festival!
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $10.50 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$121.00
The fair yet challenging course travels through the many diverse neighborhoods including the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. The route also travels through the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore right past the penguin exhibit who will undoubtedly be dressed in their tuxedos awaiting your arrival. Miles 16-20 of the marathon route have been compared to Bostons famed Heartbreak Hill but runners are rewarded with a loop around Lake Montebello providing runners with some relief and flat terrain. The final 5 miles are mostly downhill and boast some of our most friendly spectators who have been known to hand out gummy bears and open their homes for bathroom emergencies. Then its a left turn onto Pratt St. to a finish in the shadow of the USS Constellation and a celebration of your run along the waterfront promenade through McKeldin Square, West Shore Park and Rash field. -
Half Marathon
Incl. $9.69 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$111.69
The half-marathon start line is a party on the shores of Baltimores famed Inner Harbor, the 13-mile mark of the marathon. Complete with a live band and thousands of your new best friends, this unique set up allows for the fastest marathoners and those attempting to qualify for Boston to pass and assures that the marathon champion will be the first to cross the finish line for the LIVE television coverage on WBAL-TV. The half-marathon will split from the marathon at Pratt Street and merge later in the race with marathon. From that point, marathoners and half-marathon participants will run the same course to the finish line in Baltimores famed and iconic Inner Harbor! -
10k
Incl. $6.06 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.81
We are excited to keep the addition of a 6.2 mile event to the mix on race day! -
5k
Incl. $4.44 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$51.19
The flat 5k course will show off the scenic view of Charm Citys most famous landmark, the Inner Harbor! 5k finishers get a finisher medal, just like all the other race distance finishers. -
Balti-MORON-a-Thon
Incl. $13.73 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$158.23
Complete the 5K and the Half-Marathon on the same day. (Crazy, right?) AND get an extra cool medal for doing the challenge. -
Marathon - Charity Registration
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThe fair yet challenging course travels through the many diverse neighborhoods including the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. The route also travels through the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore right past the penguin exhibit who will undoubtedly be dressed in their tuxedos awaiting your arrival. Miles 16-20 of the marathon route have been compared to Bostons famed Heartbreak Hill but runners are rewarded with a loop around Lake Montebello providing runners with some relief and flat terrain. The final 5 miles are mostly downhill and boast some of our most friendly spectators who have been known to hand out gummy bears and open their homes for bathroom emergencies. Then its a left turn onto Pratt St. to a finish in the shadow of the USS Constellation and a celebration of your run along the waterfront promenade through McKeldin Square, West Shore Park and Rash field. -
Half Marathon - Charity Registration
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThe half-marathon start line is a party on the shores of Baltimores famed Inner Harbor, the 13-mile mark of the marathon. Complete with a live band and thousands of your new best friends, this unique set up allows for the fastest marathoners and those attempting to qualify for Boston to pass and assures that the marathon champion will be the first to cross the finish line for the LIVE television coverage on WBAL-TV. The half-marathon will split from the marathon at Pratt Street and merge later in the race with marathon. From that point, marathoners and half-marathon participants will run the same course to the finish line in Baltimores famed and iconic Inner Harbor! -
10K - Charity Registration
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDOne of the more popular races of the Baltimore Running Festival is the Team Relay. Running the same course as the marathoners, the Team Relay consists of FOUR participants per team with each runner selecting a portion of the marathon course to run. The legs vary in length from 5.9 to 7.1 miles. -
5k - Charity Registration
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThe flat 5k course will show off the scenic view of Charm Citys most famous landmark, the Inner Harbor! 5k finishers get a finisher medal, just like all the other race distance finishers. -
BaltiMORON-a-Thon - Charity Registration
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDComplete the 5K and the Half-Marathon on the same day. (Crazy, right?) -
Virtual Marathon
Incl. $8.88 Fee
$102.38
Complete your race anytime, anywhere! You will get your swag mailed to you. -
Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $8.08 Fee
$93.08
Complete your race anytime, anywhere! You will get your swag mailed to you. -
Virtual 10K
Incl. $5.65 Fee
$65.15
Complete your race anytime, anywhere! You will get your swag mailed to you. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.63 Fee
$41.88
Complete your race anytime, anywhere! You will get your swag mailed to you. -
Virtual Marathon - Charity Registration
Free
CLOSED -
Virtual Half Marathon - Charity Registration
Free
CLOSED -
Virtual 10K - Charity Registration
Free
CLOSED -
Virtual 5K - Charity Registration
Free
CLOSED
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