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Baltimore Running Festival and Local Races Set Schedules for 2026

Upcoming events and weekly clubs provide runners with structured opportunities through the summer and fall.

By Baltimore Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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The 2026 Baltimore Running Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at Druid Park Lake, featuring a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon with an expected 5,000-10,000 participants.

Upcoming August Races

August brings several smaller events for local runners. The Casey Cares 5K Run & Walk takes place on August 1. The Charm City Run 5K Trail Run at Boordy Vineyards follows on August 9. The Catch a Pig 5K is set for August 16.

Weekly Fitness Options

Regular weekly fitness events continue with the B'more Fit Run Club at Coppermine on Saturdays at 10:00 AM in Harbor East and the RJ Run Collective at Inner Harbor on Sundays at 9:00 AM.

Recent Event Record

The Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 8:30 AM, offering participants a measured course in the city.

Fall Events Ahead

Additional fall 2026 fun runs include Run Wild for Autism on September 27 and Believe In Tomorrow's Port to Fort 6K on October 24, each expecting 500-1,000 participants.

These dates and locations come directly from local running calendars and event listings. Runners can use the information to plan training around the listed distances and venues. Details such as registration and course maps remain available through the event organizers listed on the source sites.

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