The Baltimore Marathon (officially known as the Baltimore Running Festival) includes multiple road races, including the signature marathon. A half-marathon, 5k, kids race and Celebration Village highlight the day.
The 2010 festival is October 16. Online registration for all the races is available.
The Health and Fitness Expo is open Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.. It is located on the Northside Club Level of M&T Bank Stadium, and it is free.
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Celebration Village
The heart and soul of the festival is Celebration Village, in Parking Lot C of M&T Bank Stadium. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the village will feature live music, interactive games, food and drink. The finish line also is located here, and it's here the awards presentation will be held.
Races
Marathon
The 26-mile Baltimore marathon is the highlight of the running festival. The course travels through many neighborhoods, including the Inner Harbor, Federal Hill and Fells Point. The loop around Lake Montebello gives runners flat terrain near mile 21.
The race features a purse of $125,000, with $23,000 going to the male and female winners.
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Starting Line: Russell and Camden streets
Registration: $105
Maximum Entrants: 5,000
Team Relay
Running the same course as the marathoners, the Team Relay consists of four participants per team with each runner selecting a portion of the marathon course to run. The legs vary in length from 5.9 to 7.1 miles.
Registration is $260 per team
Half Marathon
The half-marathon course starts at the 13-mile mark of the marathon course. It splits after 2/10 mile (half-marathoners will have their own lane to that point) and rejoins the marathon route later in the race. The separation between the marathon and half-marathon courses alleviates much of the congestion at the merge point and make for a smoother transition.
Start Time: 9:45 a.m.
Starting Line: Conway and Light streets
Registration:$95
Maximum Entrants: 10,000
5k
Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Starting Line: Paca and Pratt streets
Registration: $45
Maximum Entrants: 3,000
Kids' Fun Run
The Kids' Fun Run is open to all children 12 and under. There are two age groups: 7 and under (Red Division, approx 100 yards) and 8-12 (Blue Division, aprox 1/3 mile). The two age groups will run different lengths with all participants crossing the same finish line as the marathoners. All participants will receive a T-shirt, medal, water and Gatorade.
Start Time: 9:20 a.m.
Starting Line: The MASN Fun Zone in Celebration Village
Registration: $15