Baltimore Marathon

Registration is open to all runners online, with entry closing October 16, 2026 or when the field cap of 2,200 is reached. In-person registration is also available at packet pickup if spots remain. Charity entries are accepted as well.

Yes, the course is USATF-certified and qualifies for Boston. That said, the rolling elevation keeps the BQ rate relatively low, so plan your pacing carefully and don't expect the course to do the work for you.

The time limit is 7 hours, giving most runners a comfortable window to finish.

The course is nearly net-neutral with close to 1,000 feet of cumulative gain spread across a multi-loop layout. Expect repeated rolling climbs as the route moves between the Inner Harbor and higher neighborhoods, with no single flat stretch that stays flat for long.

Recent finisher counts sit just under 2,000, with a field cap of 2,200 runners. It's a manageable mid-size race, not a crowded mega-marathon.

Expect a cold start in the low 40s and a finish temperature in the upper 60s. The swing between gun time and late miles is significant, so layer up for the start and plan your hydration for the warmer back half.

The race starts and finishes in the Inner Harbor area, about 10 miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Parking is available at event locations, and public transit also serves the area. Hotels near Inner Harbor or Federal Hill put you close to the start.