Baltimore Running Festival Marathon
Lo esencial
El maratón Baltimore Running Festival Marathon comenzó en 2001 y se ha consolidado como una de las carreras de ruta más importantes del otoño en el Mid-Atlantic, atrayendo a atletas de élite, corredores regionales que buscan tiempos clasificatorios para Boston, y miles de corredores que disputan su primer maratón. A lo largo de más de dos décadas, la carrera se ha convertido en un evento fijo en el calendario de carreras de Maryland, reconocida por el entusiasta apoyo de los barrios, su recorrido variado que combina zonas urbanas y parques, y sus sólidos vínculos con la comunidad y organizaciones de caridad. La organización del evento enfatiza una experiencia amigable para el corredor, con puestos de avituallamiento bien señalizados, equipos de ritmo, y un fuerte apoyo de espectadores a lo largo del recorrido. El recorrido es un paseo escénico e históricamente rico por los barrios más reconocibles de Baltimore: los corredores pasan por el Inner Harbor y la costa, serpentean por las históricas calles de adoquines de Fells Point y Federal Hill, atraviesan parques urbanos frondosos como Druid Hill y Patterson Park, y corren cerca del icónico Fort McHenry y los pintorescos barrios de Canton y Hampden. El recorrido ofrece un equilibrio entre tramos planos y rápidos en el centro de la ciudad y breves secciones con colinas en las zonas residenciales, brindando a corredores competitivos y participantes recreativos vistas memorables y apoyo constante de la multitud. La atmósfera es festiva y centrada en los barrios, con bandas en vivo, sabor cultural de comunidades diversas, y voluntarios animando en casi cada kilómetro, creando un ambiente alentador que ayuda a muchos a lograr marcas personales. Esta carrera se corre en un recorrido certificado por USATF y es reconocida como un evento de clasificación para la Maratón de Boston. La carrera también ha sido incluida en AIMS, lo que garantiza la medición precisa del recorrido y estándares consistentes con las necesidades de clasificación de élite y categoría de edad.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Gran maratón
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Buena energía del público
Baltimore Marathon Returns to Full Course After COVID Modifications
Oct 15, 2022The 2022 edition marked the return to the traditional course through Baltimore's historic neighborhoods after pandemic-related route changes. The race saw over 20,000 participants across all distances, approaching pre-pandemic registration levels.
Course Record Falls as Kiplimo Dominates 2023 Baltimore Marathon
Oct 21, 2023Kenya's Daniel Kiplimo shattered the men's course record with a time of 2:15:48, breaking the previous mark by over two minutes. The women's race saw Ethiopia's Meseret Dinke claim victory in 2:32:19.
Baltimore Running Festival Announces Enhanced Prize Purse for 2025
Jun 12, 2025Race organizers increased the total prize purse to $75,000 for the marathon, with $10,000 going to each open division winner. The enhancement aims to attract faster elite fields and potentially lower course records set in recent years.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Inner Harbor
Start/finish area with iconic waterfront views and skyline backdrop
Fort McHenry National Monument
Historic star-shaped fort and scenic waterfront near the southern portion of the course
Federal Hill Park
Elevated park offering panoramic views of downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Passing by the historic Major League Baseball stadium in the downtown area
Fells Point
Historic cobblestone waterfront neighborhood with restaurants and maritime character
Patterson Park
Large East Baltimore park with rolling hills and a popular spectator section
Mount Vernon Cultural District
Historic neighborhood with 19th-century architecture, monuments, and cultural institutions
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Baltimore, MD, United States
US
Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be registered for the event prior to race day (no on-site registration for the marathon)
- Participants must be at least 18 years old on race day
- All entrants must agree to the race waiver and release of liability during registration
- Bibs are non-transferable and must be worn by the registered participant
- Participants should be in adequate physical condition; medical clearance is recommended for anyone with health concerns
- Runners must comply with race rules and official course cutoff times (finish cutoff typically enforced)
- Wheelchair and handcycle athletes must register in the appropriate division and meet equipment/classification requirements specified by organizers
- Pets, bicycles, and assisted devices (except approved racing wheelchairs/handcycles) are not permitted on the course
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID (government-issued)
- Signed race waiver/participant consent
- Proof of age (if registering in an age-restricted category)
- Medical certificate/doctor's note (recommended or required if indicated on registration)
- Emergency contact information
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Group/Team Entry
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds under any circumstances after registration is completed
Bib transfers to another registered participant allowed until 30 days before race for a $20 processing fee
Deferral to the following year’s Baltimore Running Festival (2027) permitted if requested at least 30 days before race for a $25 deferral fee
Distance changes or updates to registration (e.g., marathon to relay/half) allowed until 14 days before race subject to availability and any price difference
Event may be postponed or canceled for safety reasons (severe weather/municipal decision); in that case organizers may offer a bib transfer, race credit, or partial refund at their discretion
The course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon qualifier, finishing in the Inner Harbor with iconic views of the waterfront and city skyline.
Runners pass historic landmarks including Fort McHenry and several Baltimore neighborhoods, offering a mix of flat stretches and occasional rolling hills.
The race weekend includes a runner expo, a kids' fun run, finisher medals and technical shirts, and a post-race festival with food vendors and a beer garden area for participants.
There are multiple aid stations roughly every 1.5–2 miles with water, sports drink and medical support; parking near the start/finish is limited so organizers recommend public transit or carpooling and arriving early.
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