Hometown Pride: Thousands Race the 26th Annual Baltimore Running Festival

Shiver me timbers — Charm City showed up and showed OUT! Thousands of runners took over the streets on Saturday, October 17 for the 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival, with 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon courses all finishing at the Inner Harbor.

The hometown crew swept the treasure chest: Baltimore native Devin Horseman-Guy, 27, won the men’s marathon, and Nicole Shelton captured the women’s crown — hometown victories across the board, mateys! From first-time 5K finishers to marathon warriors, every runner earned their doubloons on a perfect fall racing day.

Relive the race-day magic in The Baltimore Banner’s live updates and WBAL-TV’s coverage. Fair winds to every finisher — we’ll see ye at the starting line next year!

With the Inner Harbor hosting the finish-line party and thousands of neighbors lining the course with cowbells and cheers, Saturday proved once again that Baltimore runs on pure heart, mateys — full speed ahead to year 27!