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Baltimore Marathon: Road Closures Grip City This Weekend
17 Oct
Summary
- The 2026 Baltimore Running Festival features marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k races.
- Extensive road closures are in effect throughout Saturday, impacting city travel.
- Race start times range from 7:30 a.m. for the 5k to 9:30 a.m. for the half marathon.
This Saturday, October 17, 2026, Baltimore hosts its 26th annual Running Festival, a major event that includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10k, and a 5k race.
The races commence with the 5k at 7:30 a.m., followed by the marathon and 10k at 8 a.m., and the half marathon starting at 9:30 a.m. A post-race celebration is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inner Harbor.
The marathon route is extensive, beginning at Paca and Camden streets, winding through Druid Hill Park, and passing by neighborhoods like Federal Hill and Fells Point before a challenging climb to Lake Montebello and a downhill finish on Pratt Street.
Significant traffic disruptions are anticipated due to extensive road closures across the city throughout Saturday. Drivers are strongly advised to use mass transit and be aware of overnight parking restrictions. Motorists should expect considerable delays and traffic holds as police manage intersections.
