Baltimore Running Festival returns Oct. 17 with marathon, half‑marathon, 10K and 5K

Baltimore Running Festival Returns Oct. 17

The 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival kicks off Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, featuring a full marathon, half‑marathon, 10K and 5K.

The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m., the full marathon and 10K both start at 8 a.m., and the half‑marathon begins at 9:30 a.m.

Both the 10K and marathon launch outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards and head toward Druid Hill Park, where the marathon enters the park and passes the Maryland Zoo’s penguin exhibit while the 10K follows the park’s outer edge before returning toward Charles Street.

The marathon route proceeds north from the Brooks Robinson Statue at the corner of Paca and Camden streets, continues south down Saint Paul Street to Federal Hill, the Inner Harbor and Fells Point neighborhoods, climbs to Lake Montebello, then finishes on Pratt Street between Charles and Light streets near McKeldin Plaza.

A post‑race celebration is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inner Harbor waterfront, with awards for the 5K and 10K at 10 a.m. and for the half‑marathon and marathon at 12 p.m.

Organizers warn drivers to expect extensive road closures throughout the city on race day.

“It’s an awesome economic impact for the city,” said Amanda Corrigan, marketing director for Corrigan Sports, noting participants arrive from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, with an expected field of over 14,500 runners.

The 5K and 10K entries are full, while registration for the half‑marathon and full marathon remains open through Friday at 6 p.m. on the festival website.