Baltimore Running Festival
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- McKeldin Plaza, Baltimore, MD
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K & more
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Md Sci Ctr Baltimore, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baltimore, MD
Population
577,193
as of 2023
Elevation
152 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Baltimore Running Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
131
Days to train
- Race
- Baltimore Running Festival
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- McKeldin Plaza, Baltimore, MD
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Baltimore Running Festival?
- Baltimore Running Festival is a running race held in Baltimore, Maryland on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Baltimore Running Festival?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland at McKeldin Plaza, Baltimore, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Baltimore Running Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Baltimore Running Festival
Oct 17, 2026