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Running in Baltimore • All Races 2026 [Running Calendar]

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Running events and triathlons in Baltimore (MD): an overview of all runs and triathlon competitions in Baltimore.

Information on all races in Baltimore, including dates, registration, course, schedules and results.

Baltimore Running: Inner Harbor Hills and Charm City Grit

Running in Baltimore, the historic seaport known as Charm City, is an experience that demands respect for its challenging topography and rewards runners with a scenic urban tour. The Baltimore Marathon and Half Marathon is the city’s flagship event. While the race begins and ends near the flat Inner Harbor, the course quickly moves into the city's rolling hills, providing a serious test of stamina. This is not a flat speed course; runners must be prepared to tackle the elevation changes that characterize the diverse neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood Tour and Inner Harbor Finish

The marathon course is designed to showcase the city's unique charm, providing a comprehensive tour through historic Federal Hill, the lively Camden Yards area, the artistic vibrancy of Hampden, and the stately beauty of Johns Hopkins University. This constant change of scenery and architecture helps keep the miles engaging, even on the hardest climbs. The half marathon distance is immensely popular, allowing participants to enjoy the electric atmosphere and the scenic downtown/harbor areas with less total mileage.

The events culminate with an energetic finish line celebration right in the heart of the iconic Inner Harbor, surrounded by historic ships and cheering crowds. Whether you are tackling the full distance to conquer the Charm City hills and earn the spectacular finish, or enjoying a faster, scenic half marathon past the historic waterfront, running in Baltimore delivers a vigorous, challenging, and definitively mid-Atlantic urban adventure.

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