2023 Baltimore Race Guide

RACE GUIDE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023

A CITY FOR EVERYONE. A RACE FOR EVERYONE.

For the past 22 years, the participants of the Baltimore Running Festival and the streets of Charm City have been partners. On the outside, these two seem to make strange bedfellows. However, when you dig a little deeper, the City of Baltimore and the participants who take on the Baltimore Running Festival are not too different.

When you say BALTIMORE to someone, many adjectives come to mind. Tough. Hard working. Never-back-down attitude. And when you say DISTANCE RUNNER to someone, many of the same adjectives come up.

The city gives up its streets for a few hours each fall. The community rolls out its welcome mat and cheers from stoops and sidewalks can be heard across all 26.2 miles. In turn, the runners give it their all while traversing through eclectic neighborhoods and parks, going up hills and down cobblestone streets.

We would not have it any other way and are excited to welcome you to the 23rd running of the Baltimore Running Festival.

Like the city itself, the Running Festival invites all kinds; The Under Armour Flow Elite team will try to set records on the marathon course, your plumber and

postman may be tackling the CareFirst Blue Cross BlueShield half-marathon for the first time, runners from Kennedy Keiger, Athletes Serving Athletes and the Ulman Cancer Fund will turn their personal tragedies aside and tackle the Curio Wellness 5k or the Pandora 10k. The race slogan, ‘A City for Everyone. A Race for Everyone’ will come into full view on October 14. And we can’t wait!

There’s no day in Charm City quite like marathon day. So, runners, run your heart out. Citizens, cheer like your job depends on it. Fans, come out enjoy all that makes Baltimore great and take in the sights and sounds of race day. And remember, your support will allow the Baltimore Running Festival to help continue to increase the more than $15 million for local charities and generate over $450 million of economic impact that we have garnered over the last 20+ years.

LEE CORRIGAN President, Corrigan Sports Enterprises Baltimore Running Festival Executive Director

Good luck, runners!

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

Baltimore Convention Center Hall A

(Entrance at corner of Charles & Pratt Streets)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13: 11 AM - 8 PM

• Packet pick-up for all races

• Buy official Running Festival merchandise

• Visit vendor booths

• Paint Night to benefit Ulman Foundation

• Free and open to the general public

RACE DAY- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

No registration or packet pick-up on race day

7:30 AM Start of the Curio Wellness 5K

(Inner Harbor; Light & Pratt Streets)

7:55 AM Wheelchair Division start, Baltimore Marathon

(Camden Yards: Gate A)

8:00 AM Open division start of the Baltimore Marathon and Pandora 10K

(Camden Yards; Gate A)

9:45 AM Start of the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half-Marathon

(Calvert & Pratt Streets)

10:00 AM 10K and 5K Awards

(Band Stage, west of Visitor Center)

10:20 AM-2 PM Runners finish the Baltimore Marathon, CareFirst Half-Marathon

12:00 PM Baltimore Marathon, CareFirst Half-Marathon Awards Ceremony

(Band Stage, west of Visitor Center)

All races finish on E. Pratt Street near Transamerica Building

CELEBRATION VILLAGE

Inner Harbor

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7:45 AM - 2 PM

LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY

• Official running merchandise available

• Family Reunion Zone- meet up with family and friends after the race

• Food & drink available

• Fun for the whole family

2023 Baltimore Running Festival Thank You List

Brandon Scott

Mayor of Baltimore

Michelle Abbott-Cole

Department of Transportation/Permits

Dr. Eric Almli

MedStar Sports Medicine/BRF Medical Director

Linzy Jackson

Baltimore City Hall

Annie Applegarth

Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Luther Booze

Department of Transportation

BPD Aviation, Bomb, K-9 and SWAT Units

Frank Chapman

Department of Transportation

Terry Chenoweth

Department of Transportation

Sgt. KC Zellars

Police Department

Kathy Dominick

Department of Transportation

Tim Dominick

Department of Transportation

Mike Evitts

Maryland Zoo

Lt. Jerome Forrest

Police Department

Kevin Green

Department of Transportation

Commissioner Richard Worley

Police Department

Deputy Commissioner Sheree Brisco

Police Department

Terry Hasseltine

Maryland Sports

Major Sam Hood

Police Department

Sean O’Conor

President, Signal 13 Board of Directors

Nancy Hinds

Executive Director

Sean Huffman

MedStar Sports Medicine

Anita James

Department of Transportation/Permits

Tim Knight

Department of Transportation

Mike Frenz

Maryland Stadium Authority

Tom Leonard

Pickles Pub

Michael Lucas

Department of Public Works

Al Malone

Department of Transportation

Bill Marcus

Downtown Partnership

Eugene McCullough

Fire Inspector

David McMillan

Office of Emergency Management

Frank Murphy

Department of Transportation

Eddy Okoro

Maryland Transit Administration

Dan Joerres

WBAL/98Rock

Kevin Plank

Under Armour

Lt. Gerald Quarles

Fire Department

Laurie Schwartz

Waterfront Partnership

Matt Shaffer

Waterfront Partnership

Steve Sharkey

Department of Transportation

Bart Shifler

Maryland Stadium Authority

Tonya Simmons

Department of Public Works

Dr. Matt Sedgley

MedStar Sports Medicine

Andre Smith

Department of Transportation

Brandon Smith

Central Parking

Roy Sommerhof

Baltimore Ravens

Matt Kujava

Waterfront Partnership

Fran Spero

Recreation and Parks

Chief Charles Svehla

Fire Department

Vincent Thomas

Parking Authority

Hannah Tropf

Under Armour

Heather Martin

Under Armour

German Vigil

Department of Transportation

Marlon Walton

Department of Transportation

Lt. Deidre Weems

Fire Department/EMS

Babatunde Yussuf

Department of Transportation

Joseph McCann

CSX

Rafay Siddiqui

Department of Transportation

Quentin Smith

Department of Transportation

Major Dwayne Swinton

Police Department

Thea King

Office of Emergency Management

James Wallace

Office of Emergency Management

Chief Dante Smith

Baltimore Fire Department

Captain Bill McCarren

Baltimore Fire Department

Shannon Brown

Maryland Zoo

VOLUNTEER GROUPS

Wisp Ski Patrol

Liberty Ski Patrol

Whitetail Ski Patrol

JHU Phi Gamma Delta

JHU Alpha Phi Omega

JHU Zeta Chi

Helping Up Mission

National Federation of the Blind

Under Armour

Baltimore Front Runners

Athletes Serving Athletes

Baltimore Road Running Club

Frederick Scott Key Elementary School

CORRIGAN SPORTS ENTERPRISES STAFF

Lee Corrigan, President

Amanda Corrigan

Andy Bilello

Booker Corrigan

Brandon Voigt

Brendan DeVol

Chris Tomlinson

Collin McClelland

Derek Wilson

Joe Kerrigan

Kerianne Allen

Kimber Raheb

Mark Ragonese

Ryan Corrigan

Sebastian Martinez

Susan Warpinski

TJ Clingerman

for SWEET STUFF

BALTIMORE MARATHON PACE GROUPS – A VIEW FROM BEHIND THE SCENES

Joshua Reiter - Pace Group Team Leader

So, you decided to run the Baltimore Marathon this October and are now thinking about running with a pace group – but you have questions: What is a pace group? Who are the pace group leaders? How does a pace group work?

You have come to the right place. Let’s take an EXCLUSIVE Behind the Scenes look at the Baltimore Marathon Pace Groups.

First and foremost – the members of the Baltimore Pace Group team are dedicated and passionate distance runners and veterans of multiple races. You may want to ask your pace team leaders which is their favorite race…and I am sure they will all say the Baltimore Marathon is their favorite and then will tell you about their other favorites! (:

While the pace team leaders are all successful marathon runners, the most important quality they have in common – they are friendly and dedicated to helping the pace participants reach their goals. In fact, many of the pace participants return to Baltimore to run with their favorite pace leaders year after year!

For us, we are not just a team of pacers – we are a family of runners who come to Baltimore each year from all over the country. While we enjoy having new talented runners join our team each year, we are just as excited to have so many returning pacers who have the experience, knowledge, and perspective of the Baltimore course. Throughout the course they will share their hints and tips about the course and perhaps even give you a running guided tour of the city! Who knows, you may even make a new best friend over the 26.2 miles!

Now you may be asking – OK I get it, these are talented runners who want to help others achieve their goals – so how does this work? In January of each year (yes JANUARY) we send out notices to previous pacers as well as successful pacers from other races who have asked to join our team. We invite them to share their running/pacing “resume” (yes, we have running/pacing resumes) of their recent races – their goals and their actual finishing times. We then start to form the team based on their selected pace times and ask the pacers to commit to running in Baltimore in October.

We start early because these are dedicated marathon runners, and many run several marathons a year. We want them to commit to Baltimore so they can coordinate our race with any other races they will be running.

And then…. the training. For many marathon runners, the training is challenging but they know in the end they will be able to achieve a goal for themselves they may have thought was unachievable. For the pacers – we also have a goal – however our goal is not ours – it is to bring the team in at a specific time.

So while marathoners are training in the cold, the heat, the rain, the snow, the ice; when feeling great and feeling not so great – the pacers are right there with you. We are doing the same training – but it is not for us – it is for the pace team!

There you have it – a behind the scenes look at the Baltimore Marathon Pace team.

I encourage you to run with the pace groups – you will have an awesome time, meet some wonderful new friends, and best of all – it is free!

You can learn more about us on our facebook page: Baltimore Pacers & Friends. Please stop by the Pacer Booth at the Expo, say hello, ask questions, and we look forward to having you in our groups at the start line! We will introduce ourselves and tell you about the most amazing experience you will ever have!

Good luck!

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

CURIO WELLNESS 5K

RACE START TIME 7:30 AM

Start Line at Calvert and Pratt Street

Containing just as much fanfare as the other races, the Curio Wellness 5K course promises to be flat, fast and beautiful! The Curio Wellness 5K starts near the USS Constellation, winds its way past Federal Hill, then loops back up Key Highway to Charles Street and finishing on Pratt Street. Baby & jogging strollers are prohibited unless approved for medical purposes in advance by race officials.

All 5K runners receive an Under Armour performance shirt and a finisher’s medal as part of their registration fee.

CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD HALF-MARATHON

RACE START TIME 9:45AM Start Line at Calvert and Pratt Street

The CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield HalfMarathon has been the most popular of our race distance offerings and once again brings the largest participant field to the starting line. The half-marathon is a great training race for any fall marathon.

The merge point between the marathon and half-marathon will be at Patterson Park. The halfmarathon will again start near the 13.1-mile mark of the marathon course, splitting after 2/10 mile (half marathoners will have their own lane to that point) and will rejoin the marathon route around mile 16.

The additional 2.5 miles of separation between the courses will alleviate the “bunched up” merge point and make for a smooth transition.

Participants in the half-marathon will receive an Under Armour performance shirt and a finisher’s medal as part of their registration fee.

BALTIMORE MARATHON

RACE START TIME 8AM

Start line at Gate A at Camden Yards

The 2023 course shows the great diversity of Charm City as runners travel through the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, charming Fells Point, Lake Montebello then concludes with an epic finish at the historic Inner Harbor. The course is challenging but fair and a great test for any marathoner.

The merge point between the marathon and half-marathon will be at Patterson Park. The half-marathon will again start at the 13.1 mile mark of the marathon course, splitting after 2/10 mile (half marathon will have their own lane to that point) and will rejoin the marathon route around mile 16. The additional 2.5 miles of separation between the courses will alleviate the “bunched up” merge point and make for a smooth transition.

Participants in the marathon will receive an Under Armour performance shirt and a finisher’s medal as part of their registration fee.

PANDORA 10K RACE START TIME

8AM

Gate A at Camden Yards

The Pandora 10K will start at 8am with the full marathoners just outside Gate A of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Together, they will run up Eutaw St. between the famed warehouse and the stadium, making a left on Camden St. Runners will run right on Paca St. following the marathon course for the first 2 miles. At this point the 10k runners will split from the marathoners and make their way to Maryland Ave. before dropping down back into the city and crossing the finish line on Pratt St.

We are excited to continue to bring this 6.2 mile event to the mix on race day!

All 10K runners receive an Under Armour performance shirt and a finisher’s medal as part of their registration fee.

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STREET DIRECTIONS

START GATE A OF EUTAW STREET IN CAMDEN YARDS

• Proceed north on Eutaw St.

• LEFT on Camden St.

• RIGHT on Paca St

• Paca St to LEFT onto McCulloh

• McCulloh turns into Druid Hill Ave/Swan Drive

• RIGHT onto Gwynns Falls

• LEFT onto Beechwood Dr

• RIGHT on Safari Place (entering the Zoo)

• Continue through Zoo on Buffalo Yard Rd and around the back road of the Penguin Exhibit

• Exit Zoo LEFT onto Mansion House Dr (Caution: Uneven Road)

• LEFT onto East Dr (Caution: Speed Humps)

• East Dr turns into Wyman Park Dr. as you are exiting Druid Hill Park

• Continue on Wyman Park Dr (Crossing over Remington Ave)

• Turn RIGHT at San Martin Dr

• Turn RIGHT on Wyman Park Dr (Becomes Howard St)

• Howard St to LEFT onto 28th St

• 28th St to RIGHT onto St Paul St

• St Paul St LEFT onto Pratt St. NEW IN 2023

• Pratt St RIGHT onto Light St NEW IN 2023

• Turn LEFT onto Key Highway NEW IN 2023

• TURNAROUND on Key Highway Extension at Under Armour Campus

• Key Highway Extension turns into Key Highway

• Key Highway RIGHT onto Light St

• Light St to RIGHT on Pratt St.

• Pratt St to RIGHT on President

• Bear RIGHT around circle to LEFT on Lancaster St (Caution: Cobblestones)

• RIGHT over Central Ave bridge

• Turn LEFT onto Point St through Harbor Point

• Turn RIGHT to stay on Point St

• Turn LEFT onto S. Caroline St

• Turn RIGHT on Aliceanna St

• Slight RIGHT on Boston St (AGAINST TRAFFIC)

• Turn LEFT on Lakewood and bear RIGHT on O’Donnell St

• LEFT on Linwood Ave (Caution: Merge with Half Marathon after crossing Eastern Ave)

• LEFT on Madison

• RIGHT on Washington

• Slight RIGHT onto St. Lo Dr.

• RIGHT on Harford Rd.

• LEFT on Hillen Rd.

• RIGHT on 33rd St.

• 33rd St. to Lake Montebello and run around lake counter clockwise.

• Exit Lake Montebello at 33rd St.

• Turn RIGHT on Hillen Road after exiting Lake Montebello

• Turnaround on Hillen Road at median at entrance to MERVO High School athletic fields and head south towards 33rd St

• RIGHT on 33rd St.

• LEFT on Guilford Ave.

• RIGHT on 29th St.

• LEFT on Maryland Ave

• Slight RIGHT to stay on Cathedral St

• Cathedral St becomes Liberty St after crossing Saratoga

• Liberty St becomes Hopkins Place after crossing Baltimore St

• LEFT on Pratt St

FINISH ON PRATT ST BETWEEN CHARLES AND LIGHT ST (IN FRONT OF KONA GRILL)

OCEAN CITY RUNNING FESTIVAL

Introducing a new race to the Corrigan Sports portfolio in 2023! The Ocean City Running Festival is a can’t miss event along the Atlantic Ocean. The event will feature a full marathon, half marathon, 8k and 5k race distances. The inaugural event is slated for October 28th, 2023 –this event will fall between Corrigan Sports established Baltimore Running Festival and Bay Bridge Run.

Lee Corrigan, President of Corrigan Sports – “We’re constantly looking to grow our footprint throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and Ocean City has always been a location of interest to us. I’d like to thank Tom Perlozzo with Ocean City Tourism for his commitment to make this event happen, along with our team who’s been working behind the scenes for months to roll out this new property!”

CSE hopes to surpass the 2,500-runner mark in year one with some authentic Ocean City premium items, along with Ocean City themed race medals for all finishers. The full marathon, 8K, and 5K will start in

the inlet parking lot just south of the Ferris Wheel. Full marathoners will have the opportunity to run through Assateague Island National Seashore before returning to Ocean City proper. Half marathoners will be shuttled to start at Assateague Island. ALL races will conclude down the award-winning boardwalk, currently ranked one of America’s top ten boardwalks, where they will finish in the inlet parking lot overlooking breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Along with the addition of the Ocean City Running Festival, comes a BRAND NEW CHALLENGE, The Chessie Challenge! If you’ve already completed the Annapolis Running Festival, B-10 or Baltimore Running Festival and would like to complete the Chessie Challenge, register for the Ocean City Running Festival today!

Take part in Corrigan Sports newest addition to their race calendar on October 28th in Ocean City, Maryland! Visit OCMDrunfest.com for more details!

STREET DIRECTIONS

START INTERSECTION OF CALVERT AND PRATT STREET GOING NORTH. (MCKELDIN SQUARE)

• Pratt Street to RIGHT on Calvert St. NEW IN 2023

• Calvert St. to RIGHT on Fayette St.

• Fayette St. to RIGHT on President St (Southbound)

• President St to LEFT on Baltimore St

• Baltimore St to RIGHT on Patterson Park Ave

• Patterson Park Ave. to LEFT on Eastern Ave.

• Eastern Ave. to LEFT on Linwood Ave.

• Linwood Ave. to LEFT on Madison St

• Madison to RIGHT on Washington St

• Turn RIGHT on St Lo Dr

• St. Lo Dr. to RIGHT on Harford Rd.

• Harford Rd. to LEFT on Hillen Rd.

• Hillen Rd. to RIGHT on 33rd St.

• 33rd St. to Lake Montebello and run around lake counter clockwise.

• Exit Lake Montebello at 33rd St.

• Turn RIGHT on Hillen Road after exiting Lake Montebello

• Turnaround on Hillen Road and head south towards 33rd St

• RIGHT on 33rd St

• 33rd St. to LEFT on Guilford Ave.

• Guilford Ave. to RIGHT on 29th St.

• 29th St. to LEFT on Maryland Ave

• Slight RIGHT to stay on Cathedral St

• Cathedral St becomes Liberty St after crossing Saratoga

• Liberty St becomes Hopkins Place after crossing Baltimore St

• LEFT on Pratt St

FINISH ON PRATT ST BETWEEN CHARLES AND LIGHT ST (IN FRONT OF KONA GRILL)

BLUESHIELD HALF-MARATHON

2023 PANDORA 10K

BALTIMORE 10K

DIRECTIONS

START 8:00 AM –GATE A ON EUTAW ST. (CAMDEN YARDS)

10K ROUTE START LINE

• Follow Eutaw St. through the stadium and LEFT onto Camden St.

• RIGHT on Paca St

FINISH LINE (all cources)

• LEFT onto McCulloh St.

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• RIGHT onto Druid Park Lake Dr.

• RIGHT onto Mt. Royal Terrace

MILE MARKER REFILL STATION

• LEFT onto North Ave.

• RIGHT onto North Charles

MEDICAL TENT

• RIGHT onto West Lafayette

• LEFT onto Maryland Ave

• Slight RIGHT to stay on Cathedral St

• Cathedral St becomes Liberty St after crossing Saratoga

• Liberty St becomes Hopkins Place after crossing Baltimore St

• LEFT on Pratt St

FINISH ON PRATT ST BETWEEN CHARLES AND LIGHT ST (IN FRONT OF KONA GRILL)

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2023 CURIO WELLNESS 5K STREET DIRECTIONS

START –INTERSECTION OF LIGHT AND PRATT STREET GOING SOUTH. (MCKELDIN SQUARE)

Note Runners will be in the northbound lanes of Light St, running south

• Light St to LEFT On Key Highway

• Turnaround (Clockwise) on Key Highway at the island just before the BP Gas Station/ 7-11 Store

• Follow Key Hwy back north, passing Rash Field and the MD Science Center

• Continue straight onto Hughes St

• RIGHT on Charles St

• RIGHT on Pratt St

FINISH ON PRATT ST BETWEEN CHARLES AND LIGHT ST (IN FRONT OF KONA GRILL)

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Baltimore’s Neighborhoods

With a reputation as one of the coolest cities on the East Coast, Baltimore is brimming with art, culture, history and food that make it obvious why it’s nicknamed “Charm City.” It’s easy to get to and easy to navigate with more than 200 neighborhoods to explore, each with a distinct personality. From quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels, five-star restaurants to historically preserved markets, and world-class attractions to niche museums, Baltimore is ready to welcome you to experience it all.

The Inner Harbor is the bustling heart of the city, lined with museums, historic ships, restaurants and family-friendly activities. Here you’ll find the worldfamous National Aquarium, home to 20,000-plus aquatic animals, including green moray eels, sandbar sharks and moon jellyfish. And with loads of hands-on exhibits and experiments, the Maryland Science Center and Port Discovery Children’s Museum are must-dos for kids and kids at heart.

Climb aboard one of 4 historic ships and a lighthouse docked around the harbor to see what life at sea was like on these vessels: the 1854 Sloop-of-War USS Constellation; the World War II submarine USS Torsk;

USCGC WHEC-37, the last surviving warship afloat today from the attack on Pearl Harbor; the Lightship Chesapeake, once one of the most modern and capable ships used by the U.S. Lighthouse Service; and the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse, built in 1856 to mark the mouth of the Patapsco River.

Nearby, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum chronicles the lives of Maryland African Americans dating back to the 18th century with a permanent collection of more than 10,000 objects and temporary special exhibitions.

Explore further into neighborhoods like Fell’s Point, Mount Vernon and Hampden to get a true taste of the city and its people. Take a Baltimore Water Taxi ride to Fell’s Point, a neighborhood older than the city itself and the first neighborhood in Maryland to be listed on the National Register of Historic Districts. Situated along the picturesque waterfront and home to a plethora of locally owned boutiques, bars and restaurants, Fell’s Point is a must-see. It’s also home to the first African Americanowned shipyard in the country where the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum now sits.

Hop over to Mount Vernon, a community with a lively

cultural arts center filled with some of the most beautiful, wellpreserved 19th century architecture in the United States. Palatial homes face small parks and Belgian Block streets that surround the area’s centerpiece, the original Washington Monument. In the area are other must-see cultural institutions such as the Walters Art Museum, the George Peabody Library, the Enoch Pratt Free Library and the Maryland Center for History & Culture.

Hampden, once a 19th-century blue-collar mill town, has evolved into a hub for one-of-a-kind shopping, dining and creativity. Hampden’s main street is 36th Street, known to locals as The Avenue, and is lined with local boutiques, restaurants and street art. You’ll also find a few local breweries and watering holes to check out. And you can’t miss the Baltimore Museum of Art, home to the world’s largest collection of Henri Matisse.

For one of the best views of the downtown skyline, head to Federal Hill and stop at the American Visionary Art Museum. This one-of-a-kind national museum is dedicated to outstanding original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists. You won’t be able to miss it for the shimmering mosaic exterior. Then, journey to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine to recreate the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Walk the grounds to see soldier’s barracks and enjoy the breeze of the waterfront.

You are encouraged to take Light Rail on race day Other paid parking lots available in the downtown area.

2023 EXPO/RACE DAY TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE FESTIVAL

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) encourages all attendees, particularly half-marathoners, to be mindful of parking and road closures & make public transportation your choice for getting to the festival on expo days as well as race day.

On race day, roadways around town and near the stadium will be closed prior to 8am for the marathon & relay start. This will be further complicated by the half-marathon start at 9:45am. Light Rail will deliver riders to the festival, and provides free parking where parking is available. The Light Rail system will run every 15 min. beginning at 6 am coming South from Hunt Valley (53 min. ride) to the stadium and at 4:52 am coming North from Cromwell (33 min. ride) to the stadiums. Runners should exit from the Camden Yards stop for easy access to the start/ finish and the expo.

Light Rail on the expo days is a great way to make a trial run as you prepare for race day travel. Eliminate some race day stress as you figure out where to park and estimate the travel time from your door to the Hamburg St. stop.

Metro Subway may also be an option for some travelers.

Weekday/Weekend North Bound and South Bound. Please check MTA’s website for the most up to date schedule.

SCHEDULES: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail

LIGHT RAIL MAP: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail

LIGHT RAIL STATION AND PARKING INFORMATION: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail-stationparking-info

We suggest all runners arrive 90 minutes prior to the start of their race. If you choose not to ride MTA on race day, you will want to arrive by 6:30am regardless of the race you are running.

SCHEDULES AND FARES

Day passes: Regular fare $4.20; senior fare $2.10. Day passes are valid for unlimited travel on Light Rail and other MTA services on the date purchased until 3:00am the following day. Fares can be purchased with cash, credit or CharmCard at all Light Rail stations.

DIRECTIONS TO STADIUM LOTS

Lots A, B, C - Opens at 5:30 am on race day

FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH - from I-95 take Exit 53 (I-395) to MLK Blvd./Russell Street (Right Lane). Take the first exit on the right (Russell Street-follow lighted sign). At the bottom of the ramp make a left (onto Lee Street/ Ripken Way) to the entrance of Lot A or B or turn right to the entrance C.

FROM DOWNTOWN - Take Howard Street South; make a right turn at Conway Street (near Camden Warehouse). Proceed down the service road to the entrance to Lot C or turn right to the Entrance of Lot A or B . Lot H- Opens at 5:30 am on race day

FROM THE NORTH - I-95 South to Key Highway exit 55 immediately after the tunnel. At end of ramp proceed straight ahead onto McCommas Street. Turn right at Hanover Street. LOT H: Turn left turn at

Ostend Street. Turn right on Sharp Street. Lot H is on your left.

FROM THE SOUTH - I-95 North to Hanover Street exit 54. At bottom of ramp proceed south on Hanover Street (stay in the right lane). Make a right onto the access road just before the Cromwell Street light. At Cromwell Street light, make a left onto northbound Hanover Street.

LOT H: Left turn at Ostend Street. Turn right on Sharp Street. Lot on your left.

FROM DOWNTOWN LOT H: Light Street South**. Continue straight on Light St. at Key Hwy turn lanes. Turn right onto Ostend. Turn right on Sharp Street. Parking lot is on your left. . (** Light St. closes to all traffic at 8am) .

EXPO PARKING & SHUTTLE

We encourage all runners to use the Light Rail on both expo days and race day. However, we offer FREE expo parking and roundtrip shuttle services in lots G &H.

SHUTTLE HOURS: Friday, Oct. 13: 10:30-8:30

RACE DAY PARKING

Parking is FREE in lots A, B, C, H. Paid lots in various locations throughout the city. You can view an interactive map of downtown parking options here: http://baltimore.org/maps

The stadium parking lots have filled up the past several years. Please arrive early to ensure your parking spot or take light rail.

LAUREN BUZZALINO STORY

A SYMBOL OF HOPE AND DETERMINATION

nutrition for months, making her doctors reconsider her diagnosis.

Eventually, after months in the hospital, undergoing every test under the sun, having nearly every specialty consulted and her case presented nationally, there was finally a breakthrough in her case when dermatology decided to biopsy a small lesion on her skin and discovered the same T-lymphocyte population was attacking her colon, mouth, and skin. At last, she was diagnosed with both peripheral T-cell lymphoma of the GI tract and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and started chemo on October 6, 2022.

Lauren’s sister, Abbey, and Lauren will be running on October 14th and have created a social team for others to join! Visit https:// www.customink.com/ fundraising/laurenstrong-25 to learn more about Lauren’s story.

In the midst of life’s darkest storms, there are shining beacons of resilience and hope, and one such beacon is the remarkable Lauren Buzzalino. For the past few years, she has waged an uphill battle against a series of illnesses that tested her strength and determination. Her journey through the sickness was marked by countless doctor’s appointments and long hours in the hospital. Lauren’s story serves as an inspiring testament to the strong spirit that can emerge even in the face of the most formidable challenges.

Lauren Buzzalino has been fighting cancer for nearly a year now. It all started with years of frequent stomach aches since childhood where she was told it was IBS and lymphocytic colitis. She tried to manage her symptoms with diet changes until the beginning of 2022 when it got significantly worse, and she started losing a lot of weight. In July of 2022, she started developing fevers, night sweats, worsening abdominal pain, and ulcers in her mouth that became extremely painful and erosive, landing her in the hospital the next month. Inititally misdiagnosed with Crohn’s disease, Lauren started treatment for this, but things continued to get worse with each day in the hospital. The ulcers became deeper and more painful, leaving her unable to eat and dependent on IV

Unfortunately, because of the delayed diagnosis, the cancerous ulcers in her mouth caused a bone infection that could only be managed with the extraction of all her teeth. Throughout the course of multiple types of chemotherapies, she has dealt with the harsh side effects these drugs can have on the body, and even developed a small bowel obstruction in January of 2023, resulting in having her entire colon removed and an ileostomy placed, which would subsequently develop a large wound around the ostomy site. These complications, including a relapse of the disease in her mouth in April, caused multiple delays in obtaining her stem cell transplant. Despite these adversities, she has worked every day to regain her physical and mental strength, to be in a place where she could safely receive a stem cell transplant. Lauren persevered and finally achieved her goal of a stem cell transplant from her sister on July 13th, 2023.

Lauren received a cancer-free diagnosis on September 7th, 2023. This feat is a radiant burst of sunshine after a prolonged period of stormy skies. It’s a testament to her unwavering strength and the support of her loved ones. As we celebrate this incredible milestone in Lauren’s life, it reminds us that in the face of adversity, hope and resilience can overcome even the most daunting of odds.

Name Hometown

Michaela Armstrong-Ockens Browns Mills, NJ

Richard Burrowes Pikesville, MD

Samantha Clark Bowie, MD

Sikoka Frett Baltimore, MD

Carolyn Garisto Mechanicsburg, PA

Mike Gentine Crofton, MD

Logan Pasqual Nottingham, MD

Lauren Siegert East Boston, MA

Kristin Thompson Owings Mills, MD

Trisha Vargo Glenwood, MD

Cullen Winters Cockeysville, MD

This group of runners participated in the Annapolis Running Festival, Delaware Running Festival, Frederick Running Festival, Baltimore 10-Miler, Baltimore Running Festival and Ocean City Running Festival this year. By running in every event, and the Nut Job, Baltimoron and Chessie challenges, they earned a total of 13 medals from Corrigan Sports 2023 Signature east coast events. That’s 6 events, 8 distances/ races plus bonus medals for the Nut Job, Baltimoron, Big Freakin’ Deal, King Crab, and Chessie Challenges.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT!

BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL

PAST CHAMPIONS

*EVENT RECORD

CHARITY PARTNERS

The Baltimore Running Festival is proud to be able to support many great causes. Since its inception in 2001, the Baltimore Running Festival has helped to generate more than $15 million for our charity partners and impact the lives of those in need. These groups all strive to make this world a better place and influence the lives of those in need. The pandemic has caused great hardship for everyone, including all these wonderful groups. Your participation is helping to support amazing charity partners like these.

ROLAND PARK ANNUAL FUND

The Roland Park Annual Fund Incorporated (the Annual Fund) was formed to fund programs and expenditures at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School (RPEMS) that cannot be funded by other means and which enhance the learning experience for the entire school community. Over the past year, the Annual Fund has supported many programs to help students and teachers transition to the virtual platform such as funding for a school psychologist, online resources for teachers to use in their Zoom classes.

AIMS INDIA

AIMS India foundation is an organization that seeks to bring about a social transformation in India through the collective efforts of hundreds of thousands of likeminded people and organizations spread wide across the globe. Our mission is to bring people together for the lofty purpose of bringing about a positive transformation in our motherland India, to achieve a vision of economically self-sufficient and a socially harmonious country that serves as a beacon of light to the rest of the world.

JOHNS HOPKINS BREAST CANCER PROGRAM

Founded in 1912 as the children’s hospital at Johns Hopkins, the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, with more than 92,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 admissions each year. Johns Hopkins Children Center is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. It is Maryland’s largest children’s hospital and the only state-designated Trauma Service and Burn Unit for pediatric patients.

JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN’S CENTER

Founded in 1912 as the children’s hospital at Johns Hopkins, the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, with more than 92,000 patient visits and nearly 9,000 admissions each year. Johns Hopkins Children Center is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. It is Maryland’s largest children’s hospital and the only statedesignated Trauma Service and Burn Unit for pediatric patients.

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY

Francis Scott Key Elementary/ Middle School is located on a sprawling green campus in the Baltimore neighborhood of Locust Point. We deliver on our mission by providing outstanding programming and having committed teachers, students, families, and staff as well as local and nationally renowned community partners. In addition to serving our neighborhood enrollment zone, we offer Advanced Academics to middle school students from across the city.

KENNEDY KRIEGER

ULMAN FOUNDATION

The Ulman Foundation changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer. Our values are: Be Human, Be Better, Be Courageous & Be Committed. Cancer affects us all. The Ulman Foundation supports and recognizes each individual as a whole before, during and beyond their diagnosis.

ATHLETES SERVING ATHLETES

ASA’s mission is to elevate the quality of life for individuals with limited mobility by empowering them to train for and participate in mainstream running events. We are a champion of inclusion, connecting ASA Athletes to runners from the community through our Wingman Program, inspiring all to celebrate the spirit of “Together We Finish!” Through tremendous community support and investment, ASA provides The Wingman Program free of charge to the ASA Athletes and families we serve.

Located in Baltimore, MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute is an internationally recognized institution dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system, through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Kennedy Krieger Institute leads the way in translating these scientific advances into new therapies and educational interventions, while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrow’s leaders in the field. These successes benefit millions of children and families around the world.

THE FOLLOWING RUNNERS WILL BE

Women’s Marathon:

EMILY ROYSTON

Age: 25

Hometown: Madison, WI

College: Butler, but now New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Accolades/ PRs: 1:18 NYC half earlier this year, this is my FIRST marathon, 35:40 road 10K, 16:13 5k, 9:32 3k, 2x cross country national qualifier

Why I’m excited to run Baltimore Run Fest: I have never been to Baltimore and I can’t think of a better way to explore the city than run a marathon there!

JENNIFER CHINTALA

Age: 45

Hometown: Geneva, IL (for the past 8 years) Born and raised in NJ College: The College of New Jersey (small school, ran XC for one year until my coach told me I wasn’t cut out for longdistance running. ��

Accolades:

2022 Female Champion: Route 66 Marathon in Tulsa, OK

2023 Female Masters Champion Little Rock Marathon

2021 Kentucky Derby Marathon 2nd Place Female Multiple 1/2 marathon wins

3 Star Marathon Major runner (Boston, Chicago, NYC)

15-time Boston Marathon qualifier

Raised $15,000 for charity during NYC marathon

Why are you excited to run the Baltimore Running Festival: As an East coast girl, I’m excited to meet up with my sister to run in Baltimore. I am shooting for a half or full in every state and Maryland will be State #29 (marathon #19). I’m excited for the crowds and energy that I’ve heard so much about.

JESSICA PONDS

Age: 41

From: Ellicott City, MD

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD

College: University of Texas for a Master in Professional Accounting degree and University of Wisconsin for a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

(I did not run for a university)

Accolades/PRs: Marathon- 2:59:05 PR at 2023 Eugene Marathon (2nd Place Master Female), 2022 Indy Monumental 3:01:12 (2nd Female 40-44), 2022 Baltimore Running Festival (1st Master Female), 2022 Vermont City Marathon (1st Female 35-39), York Marathon 2021 2nd Overall Female. 1/2 Marathon- 2023 Annapolis 1/2 Marathon 3rd Place Overall Female, 2020 3M Half Marathon 9th Female 1:27:55 (PR).

Why you’re excited to run the Baltimore Running Festival:

The Baltimore Marathon presents a challenging course. I’m excited to compete against how I ran the course last year. I put it all on the line in 2022 and felt like the course and heat of the day got the best of me. The vibrant atmosphere of the spectators and fans got me through my race last year. I want to return to the experience and hopefully give back more energy to the race than I drew from it last year. I look forward to seeing all of the fans and neighborhoods show up in a way that only Baltimore can! I’m also running the Chicago Marathon in the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Championships the Sunday before. I am always excited to test my limits physically. Running Baltimore 6 days is going to push my athleticism and mental fortitude.

PARTICIPATING ON TEAM UA FLOW ELITE

Men’s Marathon:

Zach Ripley

Age: 35

From: Rockford, MI College: Cornerstone University (Grand Rapids, MI)

Notable PRs and Accolades: 3-time Olympic Trials Qualifier (2012, 2016, 2024), Team USA member of NACAC Cross Country championship team (2013), 4-time USA Championships top 10 finisher. Personal Bests: Marathon = 2:16:35, Half Marathon = 1:05:11, 10,000m = 29:33, 5,000m = 14:17

Why are you excited to run the Baltimore Running Festival: I have never been to Baltimore, and my favorite way to experience new places is running events.

Ryan Fan

Age: 26

Hometown: Stony Brook, New York

College: Emory University

Accolades/PRs: 2:39:55 marathon, 74:37 half marathon, 54:58 10 miler, 15:36 5,000 meters, 33:03 10,000 meters, winner of the 2021 Charles Street 12 miler.

Why are you excited to run the Baltimore Running Festival: This is my fourth time running the race. As a Baltimore City Schools IEP Chair and special education teacher, I’ve developed a love for the city and all aspects of it. I’ve been in Baltimore since 2019 and enjoy the opportunity to make my school community, students, and friends proud.

Joshua Derrick

Age: 25

From: Winnetka, IL

College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, currently PhD student at Johns Hopkins University

Accolades/PRs: Academic-All American in Cross Country and Track in 2019 and 2022 for Division III. PRs: 1 mile 4:17, 5k: 14:56, 10k: 30:49, Marathon 2:36

Why I’m excited to run the Baltimore Marathon: This my (adopted) hometown race on a challenging course. It’s going to be amazing to see all my friends from various parts of the Baltimore community out there either racing or cheering, and to have the opportunity to race with so many of my good training partners and friends.

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THE USS CONSTELLATION

The USS Constellation is a historic ship located in Baltimore, Maryland, and is one of the prominent attractions within the Historic Ships in Baltimore museum complex. It holds significant historical and cultural importance, serving as a symbol of the city’s maritime heritage and the United States’ naval history. The USS Constellation is an iconic landmark that can be seen from various points along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and the Baltimore Running Festival’s race route.

USS Constellation: The USS Constellation is a sloop-of-war, a type of sailing warship, that was originally commissioned in 1855. It is the last remaining ship from the Civil War era that is still afloat. The ship’s history is rich and varied, having served in various capacities, including as a Naval flagship, a training vessel, and a showpiece for various occasions.

Historical Significance: The USS Constellation’s most important role was in the suppression of the transatlantic slave trade, patrolling the African coast to intercept ships engaged in the illegal slave trade. It also saw service during the Civil War, although it primarily served as a training ship and deterrent against Confederate raiders. The ship’s history reflects the changing roles of naval vessels over time.

Visitor Experience: Visitors to the USS Constellation can experience a captivating journey into the past. The ship is meticulously preserved and restored to offer an authentic glimpse into 19th-century naval life. Exploring the decks and compartments allows visitors to learn about the daily lives of sailors, the ship’s history, and its role in shaping the nation’s story.

Interactive Exhibits: The ship features interactive exhibits and displays that provide insights into maritime

history, naval tactics, and life at sea. Visitors can see and touch the various elements of the ship, from the massive cannons to the intricate rigging, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by sailors of that era.

Educational Programs: The USS Constellation and the Historic Ships in Baltimore offer educational programs for students, families, and groups. These programs provide handson learning experiences, allowing participants to step into the shoes of sailors, explore navigation techniques, and understand the ship’s significance in American history.

Events and Tours: Throughout the year, the USS Constellation hosts events, tours, and special exhibitions that cater to a diverse range of interests. From historical reenactments to guided tours by knowledgeable docents, visitors can immerse themselves in the ship’s history and gain a deeper appreciation for Baltimore’s maritime heritage. Support and Preservation: By visiting the USS Constellation and supporting the Historic Ships in Baltimore, visitors contribute to the preservation and maintenance of this historic vessel, ensuring that future generations can continue to learn from its storied past.

The USS Constellation, as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore and Living Classrooms Foundation, is proud to partner with the Baltimore Running Festival in 2023. Runners will see an iconic image of the ship within the race medals, and they will find in their digital gift bag a discount coupon and additional information on all of the Historic Ships in Baltimore. Please join us in this unique opportunity to connect with history, explore a well-preserved artifact of the past, and gain insights into the maritime traditions that have shaped Baltimore’s identity.

Good luck runners!

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