Baltimore Running Festival Marathon
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Race Day
46–68°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +20 ft
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
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The Lowdown
Baltimore Running Festival Marathon is the 26.2-mile event at the October 17, 2026 festival. The marathon starts at 8:00am EDT and has a seven-hour limit. The certified course visits Baltimore neighborhoods including Federal Hill, Fells Point and Lake Montebello, with an Inner Harbor finish. The marathon page lists 16 water stops with water, Gatorade and toilets. Published marathon entry is $150 for the September 1–October 11 tier, rising to $160 in race week. The general minimum age is 13; younger entrants require an organizer waiver. Bib pickup is scheduled October 16 from 11:00am to 7:00pm at Baltimore Convention Center Hall A. Free stadium parking in lots B, C and H is offered on a first-come basis. Official pages disagree about the registration closing time and the exact start intersection; confirm those details with the organizer.
Questions about the Baltimore Marathon 2026
When is the Baltimore Marathon 2026?
This edition ran on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.
Where is the Baltimore Marathon?
Baltimore, MD, United States.
What is the Baltimore Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
What is the Baltimore Marathon elevation gain?
128 m (420 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +6 m (20 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Baltimore Marathon course like?
It passes Federal Hill, Fells Point and Lake Montebello.
What is the weather like at the Baltimore Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–20 °C (46–68 °F). Feels mild.
Where are the Baltimore Marathon results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Baltimore Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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Baltimore Marathon runners on Patterson Park Avenue, October 17, 2015.
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