Baltimore Marathon
Baltimore Marathon gives runners a hilly Mid-Atlantic city course with festival-weekend energy, neighborhood miles, and Boston-qualifier stakes.
Quick facts
- Hilly Mid-Atlantic city marathon.
- Boston-qualifying support from race sources.
- Part of the Baltimore Running Festival.
- Course difficulty is part of the race identity.
About the Baltimore Marathon
Baltimore is a challenging city marathon for runners who want a real urban course rather than a flat time trial. The race weekend brings multiple distances together.
Course
The marathon uses Baltimore streets and includes enough hills to affect pacing. Runners should expect a tougher profile than many fall qualifiers.
Race-day weather
Mid-October in Baltimore can be cool, humid, sunny, or damp. The hills make effort-based pacing useful regardless of temperature.
Past Baltimore Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Saturday, October 18, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, October 19, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Baltimore Marathon FAQ
When is the Baltimore Marathon?
The 2026 Baltimore Marathon is on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Is Baltimore Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Baltimore Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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