MARATHON - 26.2 MILES
McKeldin Square
ast Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 US
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COUNTDOWN UNTIL RACE DAY
Starts @ 8am from Russell & Camden Sts.
The Baltimore Marathon is a Boston Qualifing event. Times will automatically be shared with B.A.A. for consideration for entry. Many consider the Baltimore Marathon course to be similar in elevation to that of the Boston Marathon with our own 'heartbreak hill' from mile 17 to 19.
REQUIREMENTS
Registrants must be 13 years of age and be able to complete the full 26.2 mile course in under 7 hours (16 min/mile pace). Those who are under 13 may still be eligible to participate but must seek a waiver by contacting customerservice@corrigansports.com.
The following items are not permitted on the course: pets, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades, baby joggers, and any other type of vehicle (other than official race vehicles).
Headphones are strongly discouraged.
FIELD SIZE
The marathon field will be capped at 5,000 runners, with a total of 20,000 runners in all events; although the Race Director reserves the right to change the size of the marathon field.
REGISTRATION
Online registration for the Baltimore Marathon™ will close October 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm or earlier if the field is filled. In-Person Registration will be available at packet pick up if space remains. Please register early to take advantage of the best pricing and to avoid a sellout.
Once you have registered, please take the time to confirm the accuracy of the information. You may be able to look up and edit your information by following the instructions HERE. Many of your questions can be answered by visiting our FAQs page or within the Runner Information Packet that will be published just before race week.
Opportunities to Upgrade to a longer distance, downgrade to a shorter distance or defer your entry until 2027 are available with specific deadlines. Details and deadlines are available on our FAQs page.
NO MAILED, FAXED OR EMAILED ENTRIES | NO REFUNDS | NO RACE TRANSFERS
MARATHON COURSE
The fair yet challenging course travels through the many diverse neighborhoods including the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. The route also travels through the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore right past the penguin exhibit who will undoubtedly be dressed in their tuxedos awaiting your arrival. Miles 16-20 of the marathon route have been compared to Boston’s famed “Heartbreak Hill” but runners are rewarded with a loop around Lake Montebello which provides some relief and flat terrain.
The final 5 miles are mostly downhill and boast some of our most friendly spectators who have been known to hand out gummy bears and open their homes for bathroom emergencies. Then it’s a left turn onto Pratt Street to a finish in the shadow of the USS Constellation and a celebration of your run along the waterfront promenade through McKeldin Square, West Shore Park and Rash Field.
Marathon Elevation Chart
JOIN A SOCIAL TEAM
Having the support of your friends during your training and race is priceless, but we decided to add an extra incentive! Regardless of when your teammates register, the entire group will get a $10 refund once your team reaches 10 or more members. The refund will go directly back to the card used to pay for registration. PLUS there’s potential for teams to win extra benefits and deals!
💰 Teams of 10 or more = save $10 per team member
🎪 Teams of 40 or more = get a tent at the finish line
🎁 Prizes for things like the biggest & most festive teams
✨ Increase the fun by running together
🥇 Pick any or all the race distances!
Want to see what other social teams have already signed up?
SPECIALTY GROUPS
WALKERS
Walkers are welcome to participate in The Baltimore Marathon. Please be advised of the following:
- Walkers will start at the back of the field. There will be designated pace signs for walkers.
- Walkers must complete the full marathon course in the 7-hour time limit (16 min/mile pace). Any walker who does not keep this maximum pace throughout the race will have the option of 1) getting on the SAG vehicle to return to the Inner Harbor or 2) finishing the marathon course off the road and on the sidewalks as a pedestrian.
- As a courtesy to runner participants, we ask that walkers not be more than two abreast so runners can easily pass.
CHARITY TEAMS
The Baltimore Running Festival welcomes charity groups to utilize the event to fund raise and raise awareness of their cause. For more information on charity groups and the requirements involved, visit our Run for a Cause page or email customerservice@corrigansports.com
WHEELCHAIR ATHLETES
Wheelchair Athletes: Wheelers in both the Rim and Crank categories are welcome to participate. However, some pace restrictions may apply to ensure the safety of all competitors in all race distances.
RACE SWAG
2025 RACE PREMIUMS
You will commemorate your race day experience with a long-sleeved Under Armour tech tee emblazoned with the special 25th Anniversary shirt logo. We are thrilled to give everyone a piece of Baltimore Pride with a shirt from our hometown apparel brand! This training shirt does everything you need your quality training gear to do, which will allow you to wear it proudly as you tout your accomplishments around town, at the gym, in the grocery store or wherever you visit!
2025 RACE MEDALS
Each year the Baltimore Running Festival’s Crack the Crab medal has highlighted an iconic city landmark—but for our 25th Anniversary, the spotlight is on YOU!
Cast in brilliant silver—a nod to the traditional 25th anniversary gift—the medal’s shell features a bold cut-out “25,” offering a peek into the excitement within.
We are proud to honor YOU— our participants and the heartbeat of event— in this milestone year.
COURSE AMENITIES
HYDRATION STATIONS
The marathon course will consist of 16 water stops which each being staffed by a wonderful local volunteer group and stocked with water and Gatorade. Runners are permitted to bring your own hydration system (such as a camelbak) if you prefer.
Each water station will also offer port-a-pots for runner use.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Our wonderful medical partner Medstar Sports Health is there for you, even during your race. Learn more HERE.
MedStar Sports Health will provide medical support on the course and in the finish line area. The MedStar staff will include certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and EMTs and will provide the necessary medical attention to any patient in need. We are grateful to have MedStar Sports Health associated with the event. On the course, medical support is located at miles 2.5, 7, 10, 13.5, 16, 20.5 and 24.
Each waterstop is stocked with a self-help bin of band-aids, vasoline and other over the counter self-care items.
ON COURSE SNACKS
Bananas and Herr's Salty Snacks will be avaiable on the marathon course. –Snacks will be located atmMiles 8, 11, 20.5, 23.5
Energy Gels will not be provided. Please plan to bring your own if you think you will need them out on the course.
LOG YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY
Participants are strongly encouraged to securely store and share personal medical history in case of emergency for any race using RaceSafe.
We encourage all runners, especially those who have a previous medical history to log on and complete the form.
RaceSafe is secure, private, and takes less than 5 minutes. For your health and safety, please add your medical information by visiting the link below.
RaceSafe respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining your confidentiality.
PACE GROUPS
The Baltimore Running Festival will once again be offering Baltimore Marathon Pace Groups. This is a free service in which volunteer pacers help you cross the finish line in your goal time. In past years, as many as 900 participants signed up for the Pace Groups. You can sign up for free during the Health & Fitness Expo.
For more information on the Pace Groups, CLICK HERE.
AWARDS
Overall Winners: Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female champions as well as to the and the second and third place finisher.
Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage in West Shore Park at 12:00pm. Only the Overall Winners from the full marathon, half marathon, and Balti-Moron will be awarded at the ceremony. Age group awards will be mailed. (5K and 10K Awards Ceremony will be at 10:00am).
Age Groups: Prizes go to the top three non-elite male and female age group finishers for the marathon in each of the following divisions: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35- 39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Age group awards are mailed in November after race results are declared official.
NO DUPLICATION OF AWARDS
We will not ship age group awards internationally. VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RACE AWARDS. Awards will be issued to those who complete the official course live on race day
