If you can no longer participate in the 2025 race, we are offering DEFERRALS until two weeks before the race. There is a $25 processing fee to defer.
To take advantage of this offer, log into RunSignUp and Click Here to manage your registration. Click the DEFER REGISTRATION option in the menu and process your deferral payment. You will receive an email with a link to sign up for the 2026 race when registration reopens.
No problem. Visit HERE to upgrade your registration.
Once you’ve gotten to your registration, select “Transfer Race” option from the gray menu and pick the live race. Your upgrade fee will reflect the difference in price from the live event price AT THE TIME OF YOUR VIRTUAL REGISTRATION.
No problem, you can switch your registration HERE. Please note, we will not be able to refund any fees.
For full instructions, see HERE. You can run your virtual race ANYTIME, ANYWHERE! However, we do encourage you to do your virtual race on October 18th for a real race day feel!
You may use whatever timing and distance tracking method/app that you chose. You are not required to submit your time; however, if you want your time posted online, you must submit your time on Run Sign Up by November 2nd. Regardless of whether or not you submit your time, you will get your premium and medal.
Virtual runners will receive the same Runner Swag that our live participants earn!
If you already registered, and now want to add this option on for $30, Visit your Run Sign Up Profile HERE and select “Manage Add ons.” Packets will be mailed prior to race day. When we mail out your packet, we will provide you with tracking information.
No problem, please email customerservice@corrigansports.com. Please note that we will not be able to refund the fee you paid for shipping your packet.
Visit this link to see if you are registered. If you still do not see your name please send an email to customerservice@corrigansports.com requesting confirmation of your registration.
You can log in to your registration to edit your personal registration information excluding name, birthday, and gender. If you need to edit one of those categories please email customerservice@corrigansports.com.
The deadline to make changes to your personal registration information is October 3rd.
To update your email address, phone number, or mailing address, you will select ‘Participant Info’ in the white menu bar. To update your emergency contact, you will select ‘Questions’ in the grey menu bar. To update your shirt size, you will select ‘Add-Ons’ in the grey menu bar.
If you want to change your shirt size please click here to log in to your registration to make the change by selecting ‘Ad-Ons’ in the grey menu bar.
The deadline to change your shirt size is Friday, October 3rd.
At the expo we will have exchange bins right near the tables where you pick up your race shirts. You will have to sift through the bin(s) to try and find your desired size/race. If you see the one you want, just trade/exchange the shirt you have for the one in the bin.
Yes, as long as space remains in the race you wish to enter you can upgrade to a longer distance. To do so please click here to manage your registration and select ‘Transfer Event’ in the white menu bar to pay the price difference and change races.
The deadline to upgrade your race level online is October 3rd. All downgrades can be made at the expo after this date.
Yes, as long as space remains in the race you wish to enter you can downgrade to a shorter distance. To do so please click here to manage your registration and select ‘Transfer Event’ in the white menu bar to pay the price difference and change races.
The deadline to upgrade your race level online is Friday, October 3rd. All downgrades can be made at the expo after this date.
No, unfortunately we do not allow transfers or refunds. You may be able to defer until next year. To take advantage of this offer please log in to your registration and then select ‘Defer Registration’ in the menu bar.
For more information on the Black Eyed Susan, click here. The deadline to link your races is August 1, 2025 to allow time to order the medals.
- Runners must bring their QR Code emailed to them on Wednesday, October 15th around 3PM.
- If you do not receive this email by Wednesday, October 15th by 5pm DO NOT PANIC! You can use the QR code in your confirmation email or simply email customerservice@corrigansports.com and we will provide some trouble shooting tips.
- The Maryland Stadium Authority will offer Lots F and G for FREE PARKING during the expo. These lots are within a walking distance from the convention center– about .75 mile.
- We will be providing a free courtesy shuttle to the expo from lots F and G. It is about a 15-minute bus ride each way. The shuttle stop will be located on the curbside island between lots G & H (see the adjacent map and look for the shuttle bus flag) from 11:30am-8:30pm each day of the expo.
- Yes, if you are participating live and unable to attend the expo hours, a friend or family member is allowed to pick up your packet for you. They will need to bring your QR Code (that you will receive via email the week of the race) AND a copy of your photo ID.
- You are limited to picking up ONE other race packet that is not yours.
- There is NO RACE MORNING PACKET PICK-UP. Please plan accordingly.
- Please note in 2025, we are offering a mailing option for the live race.
You can receive your premium item if you or someone on your behalf comes to the Health & Fitness Expo.
Premium items will not be sent before or after the race, and will not be available for pick up on race day. Please plan accordingly.
Yes, when registering you can pay an extra $30 to have your premium and bib sent to you. You can select this option during registration. If you already registered, and now want to add this option on, Visit your Run Sign Up Profile HERE and select “Manage Add ons.” From there, you will be able to add on the packet mailing option for $30. Bibs & Shirts will be mailed by priority mail prior to the race with a trackable link. Medals will be distributed after the race.
Full Marathon and 10k
- Start Line: S. Paca & Camden Streets
- Start Time: 8:00am
Half Marathon
- Start Line: Pratt & Light Streets
- Start Time: 9:45am
5K
- Start Line: Pratt & Light Streets
- Start Time: 7:30am
The stadium parking lots are under 1 mile from the finish line area (0.87 miles exactly, from the middle of Lots B & C). However, depending on your specific parking space and your walking route this distance will vary. On race day, free parking is available in stadium lots A, B, C, D, F, G, H, J and N. Additional paid lots are available throughout the city.
To view an interactive map of all road closures and times please click here.
*The closest Light Rail stop to the race is Camden Station*
Light Rail Map: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
Light Rail Station and Parking Information: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail-stationparking-info
Charm Card
CharmCard® is a rechargeable smart fare card you can use on Local Bus, Light Rail and Metro Subway.
Purchase Charm Card online: http://www.mtacharmcard.com/getcharmcard/online.htm
Purchase at Retail Locations: http://www.mtacharmcard.com/getcharmcard/retail.php
The full marathon will have pacers, while the half marathon will not.
Yes, there will be a bag check at the race. Runners are required to place their belongings in the clear bags given out at the expo. Bags will also be available on race day. No oversized bags or luggage will be accepted. All bags are subject to search. Please arrive extra early if you plan on checking a bag due to increased security.
Bag check will be open from 6:30a-1:30p. After this time, unclaimed bags will be relocated to the information tent.
Marathon: bag check buses will be available near the stadium lots, after the start of the marathon the buses will relocate to the Inner Harbor behind West Shore Park and the Visitors Center for bag retrieval.
Half Marathon & 5K Runners: bag check tent will be available behind the Visitor Center, near your start line
A list of prohibited items is available here.
Near Parking Lots / Marathon Start:
- Camden Yards will have bathrooms open along Russell St
- Porta-john’s will also be located:
- Along Russell St
- At Camden St & Paca St
- Along Hamburg St
Near Celebration Village:
- At McKeldin Sq along Pratt St
- Near West Shore Park / the Visitor’s Center
- At Rash Field
At every water stop, there will be at least 2 porta-john’s.
The use of personal music devices is permitted. However, To enjoy all that our event has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the Baltimore Running Festival encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of all its race distances.
Runners competing for awards or prize money may not use headphones of any kind, and will not be eligible for any award or prize money if such a device is worn. USA Track & Field Rule 144.3, states that the visible possession or use by athletes of video, audio, or communications devices in the competition area (which includes iPods, MP3 and other musical devices) is considered assistance and is therefore are prohibited.
If you chose to use headphones, please be respectful of the other participants and the race officials by keeping your volume to a minimum. If wearing headphones results in your being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands from race officials, you will be asked to relinquish the device.
If you plan to use the Motigo app on race day, we request you set your volume at a level low enough to still hear your surroundings, or run with only 1 headphone in your ear.
