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Participation Ranges in Baltimore Running Events Reflect Local Fitness Patterns

Expected turnout figures for summer and fall races provide a window into community involvement across different event sizes.

By Baltimore Sport Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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The 26th Annual Baltimore Running Festival is scheduled for October 17, 2026, featuring a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and full marathon finished at the Inner Harbor.

Several other races fill the calendar with their own turnout projections. The Casey Cares 5k Run & Walk on August 1, 2026, carries an expected range of 500 to 1,000 participants. The Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on September 27, 2026, shares the same projected range of 500 to 1,000 participants.

Events With Modest Turnout Projections

The Charm City Run 5K Trail Run at Boordy Vineyards is set for August 9, 2026, with an anticipated 100 to 500 participants. The Catch a Pig 5K follows on August 16, 2026, also listed with 100 to 500 participants. These figures sit alongside the larger events without overlapping dates, creating a sequence of opportunities spread across the coming months.

Patterns in Participant Estimates

The listed ranges show two distinct tiers among the events. Three races fall into the 500 to 1,000 category while two remain in the 100 to 500 category. This distribution appears across road, trail, and themed formats, indicating varied preferences within the local running community. Dates stretch from early August through late October, with each event tied to its own location or cause.

Accessing Event Details

Registration and further information for these races can be found through the listed sources including runguides.com, visitmaryland.org, eventbrite.com, letsdothis.com, and ahotu.com. Checking those pages supplies the current status for each scheduled race.

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