- Weather
- 51°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~3,000-4,000 runners
- Course
- Hilly
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft gain
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Mid-October · Southeast · Loop
Baltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, MD
Event listed as: Marathon
Registration opens on the organizer's site
- Typical start temp
- 51°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Hilly
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A loop course around Baltimore, MD, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.
Good fit if
- Not enough verified data yet.
Think twice if
- · You are chasing a flat-course PR
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 1,200 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 1,200 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- 0 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Steady crowd support
- Entry
- Moderate
- Entry fee
- $98(most recent listed price)
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in the same area
Race details
- Typical timing
- Mid-October
- Next confirmed date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Registration
- Open now
- Region
- Southeast
- Editorial tier
- Recommended
- Prestige
- 7.0/10(estimated)
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Event listed as: Marathon
Good to know
- Loop course
- Hilly course
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 51°F — excellent marathon conditions.
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- Elevation
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- Field size
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- Course
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- Elevation
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