Devin Horseman‑Guy and Nicole Shelton win Baltimore Marathon
Devin Horseman‑Guy and Nicole Shelton finished first in the marathon at the 25th Baltimore Running Festival, drawing 14,900 runners and prompting city traffic restrictions.
Key points
- Devin Horseman‑Guy and Nicole Shelton won the marathon at the 25th Baltimore Running Festival.
- The event attracted more than 14,900 runners from the U.S. and abroad.
- Baltimore City imposed road closures, parking limits and commercial‑vehicle restrictions from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
- The marathon started at Paca and Camden Streets at 8 a.m.; other races included a half‑marathon, a 5K and a 10K.
- Commercial vehicles were restricted from 2 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, except for cabs, buses and mass‑transportation vehicles.
Devin Horseman‑Guy and Nicole Shelton won the marathon at the 25th annual Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
The event drew more than 14,900 runners from across the United States and abroad.
Baltimore City officials warned drivers of road closures, parking restrictions and commercial‑vehicle limits for the day, with restrictions beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 and lasting through 6 p.m. on Saturday.
According to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, the main marathon started at Paca and Camden Streets at 8 a.m., while the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half‑Marathon, the Royal Farms 5K and the apgfcu 10K also took place, prompting traffic changes along their routes.
Commercial‑vehicle restrictions were in effect from 2 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Baltimore, though cabs, buses and other mass‑transportation vehicles were exempt.
Your questions, answered
Who won the marathon at the 25th Baltimore Running Festival?
Devin Horseman‑Guy and Nicole Shelton won the marathon.
How many runners participated in the 2026 Baltimore Running Festival?
The festival drew more than 14,900 runners.
What traffic restrictions were in place for the event?
Baltimore City closed roads, limited parking, and restricted commercial vehicles from Friday evening through Saturday evening.
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