Baltimore Running Festival draws 15,000 runners amid road closures
The 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival held Saturday attracted about 15,000 participants across marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k races, prompting temporary road and parking restrictions.
Key points
- Around 15,000 runners took part in the festival’s marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k events.
- The full marathon and 10k races began at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
- Baltimore City Department of Transportation imposed temporary road, lane, parking and commercial vehicle restrictions for the event.
The 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, bringing approximately 15,000 runners to the city for the full marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k events.
The full marathon and 10k started at 8:00 a.m.
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation implemented temporary road closures, lane closures, parking restrictions, and commercial vehicle restrictions on October 17.
Your questions, answered
How many runners participated in the 2026 Baltimore Running Festival?
Approximately 15,000 runners took part in the event.
When did the full marathon and 10k races start?
Both the full marathon and 10k started at 8:00 a.m. on October 17, 2026.
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