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Baltimore Running Schedule: Upcoming Races and Club Activities
A look at the upcoming race calendar and recurring run club opportunities in the Baltimore area for late 2026.
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As the summer and autumn months approach, the Baltimore running community is preparing for a series of organized events and ongoing training opportunities. For those looking to maintain their fitness through the coming weeks, both competitive races and structured club runs are available across the city.
Upcoming Baltimore Races
The local race calendar features several events scheduled through October. On August 1, 2026, the Casey Cares 5K Run & Walk is set to take place in Baltimore, with current expectations of between 500 and 1,000 participants. Following shortly after, the Charm City Run 5K Trail Run is scheduled for August 9, 2026. This trail event, located near Hydes, Maryland, serves as a smaller-scale fixture with an expected turnout of 100 to 500 participants.
Later in the season, the focus shifts to the Run Wild for Autism 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, which is slated for September 27, 2026. Like the Casey Cares event, organizers expect between 500 and 1,000 participants to take part. The season of major events culminates on October 17, 2026, with the 26th Annual Baltimore Running Festival. This event will feature marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K distances held at Druid Park Lake, with current projections indicating over 5,000 participants.
Recurring Run Club Sessions
For runners seeking consistent training sessions outside of major events, the B'more Fit Run Club maintains a regular schedule throughout the week. These fitness runs provide a recurring option for community members. Saturday morning runs are hosted at Coppermine Health & Fitness in the Harbor East neighborhood. Additionally, the club holds sessions on Tuesday evenings at Social Status Baltimore. These programs offer established, recurring opportunities for athletes to engage with the local running community on a weekly basis.
Participants interested in these events are encouraged to review the official race requirements and registration details provided by the respective organizers. As dates approach, organizers typically update availability for these fixtures.