Race Day will be a busy traffic day in Baltimore City, so be sure to budget extra time to park and get where you need to go. 

Traffic will be heavy on southbound 83/President Street leading up to race time as vehicles from the north enter Baltimore City. If you are traveling from the north you may want to consider exiting 83 prior to Fayette Street to avoid backups.

There are plenty of parking garages in the area. You can book a parking spot in advance through SpotHero.

Click here for additional parking and traffic information.

There are porta-potties at Power Plant Live! near the start and finish, and on the course at both water stops.

Yes, bag drop off is available at Power Plant Live!, which is located near both the start and finish. Bags will stay at Power Plant Live! and can be picked up post-race. Please limit your checked bag to the one drawstring bag provided at all packet pickups.

Packet pickup dates and times are below:

Monday, June 22nd from 4PM - 7PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S. Main Street #2
Bel Air, MD 21014

Tuesday, June 23rd from 4PM - 7PM
Charm City Run - Annapolis
87 Forest Plaza
Annapolis, MD 21401

Wednesday, June 24th from 3PM - 7PM
Charm City Run - Fells Point
1500 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

Thursday, June 25th from 3PM - 7PM
Charm City Run - Columbia
7090 Deepage Drive
Columbia, MD 21045

Friday, June 26th from 6PM - 8PM
Charm City Run - Timonium 
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Saturday, June 27th from 10AM - 2PM
Charm City Run - Timonium 
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Sunday, June 28th (race day) from 5:30AM - 7:15AM
Power Plant Live!
34 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202

We highly recommend attending the pre-race day packet pickup to avoid lines on race morning.

*Packet Pickup locations and times are subject to change. Final Packet Pickup information will be sent in pre-race emails.

Yes, someone can pick up your packet for you. They will just need your Registration QR code that you can find either in your registration confirmation email or pre-race email.
How to resend your race confirmation email

Of course! You can run, walk, dance - whatever works best for you!

The Baltimore Women's Classic is a women-only race (the country's second oldest!). Men may not participate in the race and men who are on the course will be asked to move to the sidewalk off the official course, but they are welcome to cheer for the women in their lives or volunteer!

To register to volunteer please click the Volunteer link at the top of the runsignup.com BWC race page. For more information about volunteering please email events@charmcityrun.com.

Children (girls) who are able to walk/run the 5K may participate—just sign them up accordingly, and a guardian over 18 must sign the waiver. Jogging strollers are welcome!

All participants receive a race themed t-shirt at packet pickup. At the finish, you will receive a finisher medal and a rose.

You can change your shirt size up until you pick up your race materials (subject to size availability)

Steps to Change your shirt size:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Giveaway" from top menu.

Click here for a short video on how to change your shirt size

You can transfer your registration to another registrant up until 11:59PM on 6/27.

There is no fee to do so.

Steps to transfer to another participant:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Transfer to Another Participant" from top menu.

Click here to view a short video on how to transfer your entry to another individual

You can defer your registration up until 11:59PM on 6/27 or until your race materials have been mailed or picked up.

There is a fee to do so as follows: 

$28.50 thorugh 6/14
$39.10 from 6/15-6/27

Steps to Defer:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Defer" from top menu.

Click here for a short video on how to defer your entry to next year's race

You can transfer your registration to another "event" up until 11:59PM on 6/27.

Steps to transfer to another event:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Transfer to Another Event" from top menu.

Click here for a short video on how to transfer your event

Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

You can resend your confirmation email that contains your QR code.

Steps to Resend Your Confirmation Email:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Resend Confirmation Email" to the right of the race listing

Click here for steps on how to resend your confirmation email

You may choose to have your race bib and shirt mailed to you for an additional fee. The bib mailing option will close on June 7th.

Virtual participants will have their race packet mailed to them automatically at no additional charge.

Please note: If you select the bib mailing option you cannot defer your entry to the following year after the bib mailing cutoff date of June 7th.

If you are already registered and would like to add bib mailing to your race entry, CLICK HERE to log in to your RunSignup account. Select “Manage Registration” next to the race name, then “ADD-ONS” at the top of the page.

You do not need to register a child who will be riding in a stroller, but they will not receive the race amenities - shirt, medal, etc.

Any group of 5 or more can be a team! When you register, you will have an option to create a team or join an existing team.

Click here for information on how to join a team

A prize is given to the largest team!

Click here for the list of Top Teams

The Baltimore Women's Classic starts at 7:30AM.

The race begins near the intersection of Water Street and S Gay Street, just west of Power Plant Live!

Yes, there are 4 starting corrals, based on the expected finish time you entered during registration. A letter on the front of your bib will designate the corral to which you have been assigned.

The first corral will begin at 7:30AM, and the others will start shortly thereafter.

Feel free to move back to a later corral (ex. A to B), but please do not move to an earlier corral.

If your training is going well and you expect to finish faster than the time you originally said in registration, speak with our staff at packet pickup.

A map of the course can be found on the race website: Baltimore Women's Classic Course

An interactive course map with elevation can also be found here: Interactive Course Map

The course time limit is 1 hour and 30 minutes (calculated from the time your wave crosses the start line). This is a 28 minute per mile pace, which is very walker friendly!

Yes, there are two water stations! The first is at approximately 1 mile and the second is at approximately 2.3 miles. Please thank the volunteers staffing those stations as you pass!

Each water station will also have 2 porta-potties.

Although we love dogs, they are not allowed on the race course.

Jogging strollers are welcome - please start at the back of your corral and be mindful of runners who need to pass you. You do not need to register your child who will be riding in a stroller, but they will not receive the race amenities - shirt, medal, etc.

Headphones or earbuds are allowed but we ask that you either use open ear headphones (like Shokz which you can purchase at Charm City Run :)). If you use other headphones, please keep the volume low so you can hear all course directions from course marshals.

The course is measured for a 5K using the shortest possible path. Your watch may show a slightly longer distance as you weave around other runners, moving to stop at a water station, or take a longer curve around a turn.

The finish line is located at Power Plant Live! on Market Place just north of Lombard Street.

The post-race party is located at Power Plant Live!

After you hit the finish line the party begins!

• Your bib number includes a coupon for a complimentary drink. You can redeem this ticket at the event bar near the main stage.

• Snack spread at the post-race party (in-person race only).

• Music on the main PowerPlant Live! stage

• Visit the New Balance and Charm City Run mobile stores to shop great race merchandise and footwear.

• Other exciting activites to be announced!

This year, Power Plant Live! will again be offering an all-you-can-eat post-race brunch. Brunch is $33.80 per ticket. You will be able to add the buffet during the registration process.

Menu will be announced closer to race day.

You can add the brunch buffet during registration, on the Add-Ons page.

To add the brunch buffet if you are already registered, follow these directions:
1. Go to your runsignup.com profile page (runsignup.com/profile).
2. Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing under your upcoming events.
3. Select "Add-ons" from top menu.
4. Select "Post Race Brunch Buffet".

Results can be found on RunSignup using this link: Baltimore Women's Classic 5K Results. You can search by name or bib number to find your result.

If you signed up for text message results, they will be sent to you soon after you cross the finish line.

Yes, spectators can track you using the RaceJoy tracking app. They can send you cheers and you will get alerts as you hit mile marks. Download the RaceJoy app

They can also sign up to receive text or email alerts when you cross the start and finish mats. You do not need to carry your phone. Sign up for text or email alerts.

BWC Volunteers

We appreciate your help! We couldn't host this race without the support of our fantastic volunteers! 

If you have a group that would like to volunteer together, please email us at events@charmcityrun.com.

Please email us at events@charmcityrun.com if you need to make a change or cancel your volunteer shift.

You will receive a volunteer t-shirt at check-in. Volunteer shirts are unisex sized and you can select your preferred size during volunteer sign-up.