29 events in Baltimore, Maryland
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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29 events in Baltimore-
Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
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Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
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The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
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This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
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To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
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Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
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Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
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Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.
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This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.
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Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The tradition continues! Join the "sea of green" Sunday, March 15th as we run through downtown Baltimore before hitting the post-race party at Power Plant Live!
The Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K is the 1st Race in the B3 Distance Series.
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Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The Donate Life Family Fun Run is a 5K run and walk and 1K walk to honor generous donors and their families, celebrate transplant recipients and support those currently waiting for a lifesaving or healing transplant.
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Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to West Baltimore, where creativity thrives! Nestled in the heart of the Panway Neighborhood, The Urban Oasis is a safe space, forged by the strength of community. As a social and cultural hub, rich in the arts and interpersonal connection, our only limits are the ones we set for ourselves. Movies, concerts, art exhibitions, book readings, fitness classes...all in a space that we've created together as a community. At The Urban Oasis, we all have the opportunity to be developers. Developers of our neighborhoods, our homes, and ourselves.
Join us on this journey by regstering and participating in the inaugural "Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run", in our backyard, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - located in the heart of Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD.
Pricing
General adult tickets (14 and over) - $40 through Feb 28 $50 March 1 - 31 $60 April 1 - race day
Kids- $10/$15/$20 (6-13) - $10 through Feb 28 $15 March 1 - 31 $20 April 1 - race day
Team Members (4 or more per team) - $35 through Feb 28 $45 March 1 - 31 $55 April 1 - race day $35/$45/$55
Children 5 & Under are free - please register your children so we know how many to plan for
TEAMS
Teams of 4 or more will receive a $5.00 discount on their (adult registration only). Teams do not haven to register all at once, the discount will apply once the 4th person signs up and the frst 3 will have the discount refunded.
TIMING
The 5K race will be professionally timed with RFID chip timing services, running two laps through the zoo exhibits. 1M participants will complete a single lap, without chip timing. Timing services performed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.
T-SHIRTS
5K & 1M participants 14 and over will receive a race t-shirt with their registration. Children 6-13 will pay a reduced registration fee, and t-shirts are available for purchase during registration. Children 5 and under are free of charge, and may purchase a t-shirt during the registration. Please register your children even if their registration is free, so we know how many to prepare for.
*ZOO ADMISSION
The first 250 participants may take advantage of a complimentary "Day at the Zoo" with a zoo entrance bracelet, available once the race has completed. This admission is valid on race day only. During registration, you will reserve your ticket. After the 250 tickets are reserved, additional discounted tickets will be available for purchase.
PARKING
Complimentary parking is available at the Zoo entrance. Please follow the direction of the Zoo attendants
PACKET PICKUP
Race Day Packet Pickup will begin at 6:30 am at the Schafer Pavilion near the Zoo entrance.
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 12:01 AMSee full details
Run for the Park on Earth Day!
Join us in beautiful Patterson Park for a feel-good, do-good morning at our Earth Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you’re racing for a PR or strolling in costume as your favorite park animal, this event is all about celebrating nature, community, and giving back.
The timed 5K kicks off at 8:30 AM with Road and Trail Events handling chip timing, followed by our family-friendly 1-mile fun run. Stick around after the finish line for breakfast, music, and hands-on volunteer activities like mulching, weeding, and park cleanup. Every step you take (and dollar raised!) supports Friends of Patterson Park’s stewardship programs that keep this historic green space thriving.
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Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18, 2026 and get ready to run for freedom and restoration! The Dash 4 Dignity 5K supports City of Refuge Baltimore's Anti-Human Trafficking initiative, which works to end modern-day slavery, restore dignity to survivors, and provide critical resources for healing and empowerment.
Race Location:
3501 7th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Registration Fees:
Early Registration (by Friday, March 27): $35
Regular Registration: $40
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply want to support the cause, every step you take brings hope and change to those in need.
Not able to run? You can still make an impact through our Sponsor-A-Runner option. Support a participant by helping cover their registration or contributing toward their fundraising goal. It’s a meaningful way to stand with the movement and invest directly in freedom and restoration.
Sign up today and be part of the movement to end human trafficking!
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Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
We invite YOU to show your stripes (red & white, of course!) on April 19 as we celebrate the 15th year of the Red Shoe Shuffle 5K in downtown Baltimore city. Register today as an individual or invite your friends and family to make a Shuffle team because when it comes to the Shuffle, the more, the merrier!
Our family-friendly 5k course starts at the Ronald McDonald House and takes Shufflers through Little Italy, along the Inner Harbor, then back up to the Big Heart at the House. After the race, we invite all Shufflers to stick around for Celebration Village, which will have fun activities for all ages, food vendors, live music, and special awards!
Last year we sold out with 3,000 Shufflers AND raised $500K for RMH kids facing medical crises—amazing! Thanks to you, we serve 55 families every day and 2,400 a year. We’re planning for another sellout… don’t wait, register now!
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Take a Breath for Sarcoidosis is back as an In-Person race! Please join us for our LIVE Run & Walk on Saturday April 25, 2026. Registration includes performance shirt and finisher's medal.
Location: Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St., Baltimore MD. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to Canton Park and participants can be safely dropped off by using the Boston Street entrance (easy to turn around and exit).
– 5k participant $40 (LIVE)
– 1 mile $35 (LIVE)
– “Silent Hero” with performance shirt and medal – $35 to support the cause, even if you can’t participate
– Virtual Participant- $35.00* Virtual Results will be open for submission starting on 4/26/25
*In-person participants will pick up their packets on race morning, beginning at 8:30 am.T-shirts and packets will be mailed to virtual race participants.
Please note that shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed for those who register after April 5
Race options:
Families/groups of 4 or more should use "Multi-Person Pricing" for discounted registration rates.
Click SIGN UP to register as a race participant. You will have the option of making a donation to the Life & Breath Foundation during the registration process.
Donations are accepted for the Life & Breath Foundation! Please use our DONATE button. Donor can also become fundraisers and encourage others to donate or join their Life & Breath Team.
Awards - we will be recognizing the Fundraising Team with the most donations to the Life & Breath Foundation and the Individual Fundraiser who brings in the most donations.
This event is timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC All sales are final and refunds are not offered for weather or other reasons. This is a rain or shine event.
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Join us for the 14th Annual Red Hot Run 5K and Family Fun Walk. Grab your family, co-workers, classmates, neighbors and friends for this exciting community event. Be sure to stay for the Post-Race Celebration with awards, games, refreshments, snacks, face painting, a photo booth, and more! All proceeds go to The Fund for Roland Park Country School.
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) is thrilled to present the 5th annual "5K For the Health of It!" We invite you to join us in celebrating our service and dedication to making Maryland healthier. HCAM’s 5K For the Health of It! brings awareness to HCAM’s mission of making Maryland healthier and raises funds to support our programs connecting residents across Maryland to health insurance, care, and other vital community resources.
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Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Mark your calendars, and come out to support the sqUAd!
On 5/3 at 8 AM, we’ll be hosting an unofficial 9.2-mile & 5K race through the city.
Why 9.2 miles? The distance represents the 92 square miles of Baltimore. Join us for the miles, a good time, and giveaways. The event is FREE!!
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Fri, May 08, 2026 at 6:00 PMSee full details
Join us at Sneaks Come Out at Night, Back on My Feet’s fully charged 5K in Baltimore, MD. For one night each year, our Baltimore community unites to run, walk, compete, and amplify Back on My Feet's mission in this exciting evening event. And don't forget to hang out for the after party, where we'll have Prigel's Ice Cream waiting for our participants, along with free swag and services from our partners, a DJ, and more! Will your team be the one to take home one of our prizes this year?
Come together with hundreds of people across Baltimore to experience the power of fitness and community support that helps our members overcome homelessness. Your registration fee and all money raised go directly toward the critical funds that support our work in Baltimore and beyond.
Register as an individual, team, or get your company involved to compete against other local businesses!
Join Back on My Feet for Sneaks Come Out at Night!
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Location: Patterson Park
Packet Pickup: 4:30 pm (only available on race day)
Welcome & Warm Up: 5:30 pm
Race Start: 6:00 pm
Awards Ceremony: 7:00 pm
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Inaugural Fun Run and Walk!
Join us for a day of fun and community spirit at our Inaugural Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. This is a casual, untimed event perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. You can choose to run, walk, or stroll with friends and family.
While there are no bibs or timing chips, we encourage you to enjoy the experience and support a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit the dedicated nurses at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
The Johns Hopkins Medicine’s nursing excellence programs support professional growth, recognize outstanding practice, and advance the highest standards of patient care. Through nationally recognized initiatives and career-advancement pathways, nurses are empowered to lead, innovate, and improve outcomes for patients and families.
Your support helps strengthen these programs—investing in the education, leadership, and quality initiatives that enable nurses to deliver exceptional care every day.
Please support our incredible nurses by registering below or by making a donation.
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
Join us for the 2026 Stroll & Roll: A Family-Friendly Event to Prevent Sexual Harm
Experience an unforgettable day at the iconic Camden Yards Sports Complex, or participate virtually from anywhere to raise awareness so that we can help prevent sexual harm through early education. FREE PARKING IS PROVIDED ON SITE!
Professionally timed 5K run will start at 9:30 am sharp! The 1.6 mile family fun walk is mobility-inclusive and takes you around both Camden Yards and Ravens Stadium and starts immediately following the 5k. Exciting Kid-Friendly Activities include: Moon Bounce, Giant Bubbles, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Coloring Wall, Kids Books, Inflatable Basketball and Football
Virtual Participation:
Participate from anywhere you are! Please send us a photo or video of how you're moving to raise awareness from home to [email protected] so we can share on social media!
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Sun, Jun 07, 2026 at 7:30 AMSee full details
Join us in celebrating our 10-year anniversary on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Maryland Zoo for our milestone Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K Presented by The Bernstein Companies.
Over the past decade, our incredible community has raised more than $1.3 million to support groundbreaking gynecologic cancer research, education and clinical care at Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service – where specialized care doubles survival rates.
This National Cancer Survivors Day®, wear your best purple as we celebrate a decade of hope, progress, lives saved and lives remembered. Cancer survivors, families, healthcare heroes and supporters will unite at this extraordinary venue for our biggest celebration yet, complete with special anniversary activities and the chance to stride past zebras and giraffes while making history in the fight against below-the-belt cancers.
Whether you walk, run or cheer, every step supports innovative treatments that transform research into life-saving care.
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
The huMAN 5K: Run to Feel Human.
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 [Location TBD]
🧠 Men’s Mental Health Week
The huMAN 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement.
Held during Men’s Mental Health Week, this community 5K brings people together to break silence, reduce stigma, and raise critical funds for men’s mental health programming through The huMAN Project.
Men are often taught to endure quietly. This run creates space to move, feel, and connect—for ourselves, for the men we love, and for those who never felt safe asking for help.
🏃🏽♂️ What to Expect
A timed 5K run/walk open to all fitness levels
A powerful Opening Circle grounding the day in intention
A community-built huMAN Wall, where participants share one word they’re running from and one word they’re running toward
Post-race connection, music, hydration, and resources
Meaningful race swag with messages that matter
This is not about speed—it’s about showing up.
💙 Why You’re Running
Proceeds support The huMAN Project, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering emotional awareness, healing, and connection among men and boys through free groups, youth programs, and community events.
Every step helps fund:
Free men’s support groups
Youth emotional literacy programming
Community healing and outreach initiatives
👥 Run Solo or Join a Team
Participants are encouraged to form teams—gyms, barbershops, families, workplaces, faith groups, and community organizations are all welcome. Team fundraising is a powerful way to multiply impact.
🎽 Registration Includes
Official huMAN 5K race shirt
Timed race bib
Access to all event activities
The opportunity to run for something bigger than yourself
🧠 This Event Is For Everyone
While centered on men’s mental health, all genders and ages are welcome. If you believe men deserve space to feel, heal, and be fully human—this run is for you.
📞 Support Matters
If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (U.S.)
Run to feel.
Run to heal.
Run to remind men they’re not alone.
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
SAVE THE DATE! June 14, 2026
Run or walk with PRIDE at the 4th Annual PRIDE 5K presented by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing and the Pride Center of Baltimore.
DATE:
Pride 5K will take place on Sunday June 14 2026 at Druid Hill Park with an 8:00 am start.
LOCATION:
On-site packet pickup at the Chinese Pavilion; race will start and finish in the same area.
Parking - there is parking available throughout the park (please be aware of any "No Parking" signs due to the Pride In the Park Festival) or you can follow the signs to the race parking area, just south of the baseball field. The closest point of entry is Swann Drive. https://maps.apple.com/place?coordinate=39.319179,-76.643020&name=Marked%20Location&map=h
Race Awards will be GENDER NEUTRAL and awarded in the following categories:
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1st, 2nd & 3rd overall
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1st, 2nd & 3rd in age groups
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14 & under
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15-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70+
This event will be professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC
Participants will receive finisher's medal and event t-shirt
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
The 5th Annual Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk!
Get ready to celebrate AFRAM and run for a great cause!
Get ready, Baltimore! The Run Up to Juneteenth (RUTJ) 5K/1-Mile is proud to serve as the official kick-off to AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary—a celebration of culture, history, unity, and joy in our city. This year, we’re moving the race to Druid Hill Park, returning to AFRAM’s original routes and honoring the legacy of the community runs that were part of the festival years ago. And because AFRAM began in 1976, we’re inviting you to throw it back—tube socks, headbands, short shorts, retro vibes and all! Want to go full disco-meets-track-star? We’re here for it. Prefer your usual race-day gear? Perfect. We’ll be awarding a prize for Best 1976 Throwback Outfit, so have fun with it! Most importantly, come ready to move and support SEED students on their journey to college. Let’s make this golden
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Sun, Jun 14, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Race for the Future is Mercy Health Services’ inaugural 5K and 1-mile walk, created to help fuel the Mercy Forever 150th Anniversary Campaign and the We Are 150 employee engagement initiative. The Mercy Forever campaign celebrates 150 years of compassionate care while investing in the next generation of healing services for our community.
Taking place at the Maryland Zoo, this community-wide event brings together patients, caregivers, employees, corporate partners, families, and friends to move with purpose, honoring Mercy’s legacy and ensuring that the mission of Mercy lives on forever.
Proceeds from the Race for the Future will support critical programs and initiatives that expand access to care, advance medical innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Every step taken represents a commitment to Mercy’s mission: to heal, to comfort, and to serve those who need us most.
For those who cannot join us in person, we invite you to participate virtually and share in the magic of race day from your own backyard!
Whether you are running the 5K, walking the one-mile course, or participating virtually, the Race for the Future is an invitation to be part of something bigger — a celebration of service, partnership, and 150 years of impact in Baltimore and beyond.
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Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
Charm City Run is thrilled to host the 51st MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K presented by New Balance on Sunday, June 22, 2025!
The Baltimore Women's Classic 5K has a long legacy as the second-oldest all-women's race in the United States, traveling down some of Baltimore's most recognizable streets and finishing at Power Plant Live! with a post-race party. We can't wait to welcome women of all ages and backgrounds to this iconic Baltimore City event (or virtually!).
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Every Saturday at 9:00 AM
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
PLEASE NOTE THIS RACE HAS BEEN MOVED TO VIRTUAL ONLY! THERE WILL BE NO IN PERSON RACE!
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Come run our popular Baltimore Crab Crawl in the beautiful Patterson Park near the Inner Harbor in the heart of Baltimore. This is a paved park/path with lots of twists, turns and of course, hills!
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Join the Casey Cares Foundation for our 17th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on August 1st! Proceeds from the race will support programs for families with critically ill children. The chip-timed 3.1 mile run/1-mile walk will be held at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Participants will receive a tech shirt, race bib and finisher medal. We'll have awards for the largest team, most spirited team and top fundraising team, so share with your family, friends and sign up today!
Tech T-Shirt Deadline - July 17th! (Note - children 8 years and under do not receive a race shirt.) Registration for the race is open through August 1st, and both individuals and teams are encouraged to register.
For guests who would like to stay and enjoy the Zoo exhibits after the race, we are offering add-on Zoo admission tickets for $15 per person.
Interested in becoming a Casey Cares 5K sponsor? Contact Dawn Weissman at 443-568-0064 or [email protected].
About the Casey Cares Foundation:
The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides ongoing, uplifting palliative programs to critically ill children and their families. For more information, visit www.CaseyCares.org.
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Sun, Sep 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
16TH ANNUAL 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN & WALK
All proceeds benefit Pathfinders for Autism!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Please join Pathfinders for Autism for our 16th Annual Run Wild for Autism. We are thrilled to be hosting our 16th year to bring a day of awareness, competition and fundraising for the community. We look forward to seeing you on September 27th at the Maryland Zoo and Druid Hill Park.
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Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
The 14th annual 5k run/walk is on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 9 am. The course starts in Union Square Park and winds through and around Southwest Baltimore's historic landmarks and parks, including Hollins Market, the Irish Railroad Workers Museum, the B&O Railroad Museum, the Mount Clare Museum House in Carroll Park, and the H.L. Mencken House and Museum. The course showcases SOWEBO’s rich cultural diversity, architectural beauty, historic landmarks, and parks. Race participants enjoy refreshments and music during the awards ceremony in historic Union Square.
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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Join us at the event that many are calling one of the best races on the East Coast, FINISHING AT THE INNER HARBOR. This years event will have both a live component and virtual component. With five distances to choose from, and all runners snagging a great Under Armour shirt for participating, this event is for you! You won’t want to miss the Baltimore Running Festival!
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USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 324 members.
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Faster Bastards started as a name on a Ragnar relay bib and became Baltimore's biggest free running group. Founded in 2012, the crew has been pounding the city's streets with a singular mission: get faster or die. Built on gritty determination and relentless improvement, Faster Bastards welcomes runners of all levels into a tight-knit community that doesn't just talk about speed, it demands it. Their philosophy attracts a tribe united by the same drive. Two signature runs anchor the weekly rhythm: the Saturday Classic at Canton Waterfront Park and Wednesday to the MAX at Druid Hill Park's William Wallace Statue. What began as a relay team name evolved into a movement that defines Baltimore running culture.
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USA Swimming Club. 5 members.
[email protected] +1 410-617-2388