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Executive Director Letter
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2021 Baltimore Running Festival Schedule of Events
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Thank You List
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Cupless Race Details
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Pacer Groups
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Race Descriptions
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Evolution of the Race Shirt
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Race Maps & Street Directions
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20 Timers
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Celebration Village
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Expo & Race Day Transportation & Parking
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Race Expo
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Meet Aaron Burros
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Q&A: Michael Shilling
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2020 Virtual Recap
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All-Time Records, Past Champions
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Featured Charity Partners
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11 Medal Club
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Things To Do Around Baltimore
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LETTER
A VERY SPECIAL YEAR
There’s no day in Charm City quite like marathon day. This
year, though, has a very special meaning for a couple reasons;
we are finally back to live races in Baltimore, and this year we
will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Baltimore Running Festival!
For the past nineteen months, the world has gone through
an unprecedented and extremely tough time in our history, and
many people have experienced hardships. The world was turned upside down as businesses were shut down, and people were
unable to do many of the things they loved. But there is hope. We are starting to feel a sense of revitalization as our old way
of life begins to open back up. Live races are resuming, and the world of running is starting its journey back to normalcy.
Once again, on October 9th, the city of Baltimore will
has he participated in
the Baltimore Running
Festival every year since the
first inaugural race, but he has completed the Full Marathon distance every year. Michael continues to run in the festival for many reasons, including the local support, the diverse
neighborhoods, the police support, and the overwhelming
feeling of “coming home” once crossing the finish line. It’s
people like Michael that make this event so special. All fiftytimers have extreme Baltimore Pride.
Another individual to highlight for the 20th Anniversary
of the Baltimore Running Festival is Houston native: Aaron
Burros. Burros is on a mission to run 50 marathons in 50 states to raise funds for St. Jude. Burros has now dedicated his life to
transform into what we are accustomed to seeing on this
running. Running has successfully saved his life twice, once for
Saturday morning. And for the 20th time, the streets will be
a weight loss challenge and after being tragically shot during
lined with eager runners, families, and volunteers cheering
a robbery. He calls himself the running servant, and we are
loudly, and a city filled with pride.
happy to host him at our event.
The 20th Anniversary brings a couple changes along with
We’d be remiss if we did not talk about all the wonderful
it. The beginning of the marathon will take runners back to a
charities associated with this powerful event and how they
of The Baltimore Orioles. The 20th Anniversary fuses old and
of crisis. The Baltimore Running Festival has raised more
familiar place by running through Camden Yards – The Home new, starting with the original finish line in 2001 and finishing at the Inner Harbor in 2021. This year will be the first year of
the 10K distance through the city. A distance for experienced
Druid Hill Park and finish with that all too familiar final turn onto Pratt Street.
Some things do not change, however. Fifty individuals have
been running with us since the conception of this event. Fifty
One of those individuals is Michael Schilling. Not only
million of economic impact over the last 20 years. While we festival impacts some lives forever.
will coincide with the marathon as runners climb toward
This is a special year for a loyal group of runners.
than $14 million for local charities and generated over $450
all celebrate on a crisp fall Saturday in October, it’s evident the
runners and casual fans alike. The first few miles of the 10K
individuals have been with us every brisk October morning.
help individuals and their families during their personal times
So, that’s who we are. This is the city we know and why we
love Baltimore. Enjoy the 20th Anniversary of the Baltimore Running Festival.
LEE CORRIGAN President, Corrigan Sports Enterprises Baltimore Running Festival Executive Director
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You don’t have to be an elite athlete to receive elite care. Michael Wardian, ultra-marathoner
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2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO
Baltimore Convention Center (Entrance at corner of Charles & Pratt Streets) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8: 11 AM - 8 PM
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Packet pick-up for all races Buy official Running Festival merchandise Visit vendor booths Free and open to the general public
RACE DAY- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
Race Information No registration or packet pick-up on race day 7:30 AM
Start of the Belcara Health 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 10k (Camden Yards; Gate A)
9:45 AM
Start of the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half-Marathon (Inner Harbor; Light & Conway Streets)
10:00 AM
10K and Belcara Health 5K Awards
10:20 AM-2 PM
Runners finish the Baltimore Marathon, CareFirst Half-Marathon Baltimore Marathon, CareFirst Half-Marathon Awards Ceremony
(Band Stage, west of Visitor Center)
12:00 PM
(Band Stage, west of Visitor Center) All races finish on E. Pratt Street near Transamerica Building
CELEBRATION VILLAGE Inner Harbor
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7:45 AM - 2 PM LIVE MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY
• Official running merchandise available • Interactive games in the Kids Fun Zone • Family Reunion Zone- meet up with family and friends after the race • Food & drink available • Fun for the whole family
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2021 Baltimore Running Festival Thank You List Brandon Scott
Bill Marcus
Mayor
Downtown Partnership
Michelle Abbott-Cole
Eugene McCullough
Department of Transportation/Permits
Fire Inspector
Dr. Eric Almli
David McMillan
MedStar Sports Medicine/BRF Medical Director
Office of Emergency Management
Charles Baker
Frank Murphy
Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
Tracy Baskerville
Eddy Okoro
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
Maryland Transit Administration
Luther Booze
Cary Pahigan
Department of Transportation
WBAL/98Rock
Duffy Fogle
Back on My Feet
BPD Aviation, Bomb, K-9 and SWAT Units
Kevin Plank
Wisp Ski Patrol
Baltimore Area Tri Club
Muriel Rich
Two Top Adaptive Sports Foundation
Target Columbia
Frank Chapman
Department of Transportation
Terry Chenoweth
Department of Transportation
Kenny Ching
Department of Transportation
Major Milton Corbett Police Department
Michelle Diggins
MedStar Sports Medicine
Kathy Dominick
Department of Transportation
Tim Dominick
Department of Transportation
Mike Evitts
Downtown Partnership
Lt. Jerome Forrest Police Department
Susan Fortkiewicz
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
Chief Marshall “Toby” Goodwin Department of Transportation
Kevin Green
Department of Transportation
Commissioner Michael Harrison Police Department
Terry Hasseltine Maryland Sports
Major Sam Hood Police Department
Bill Hooper
President, Signal 13 Board of Directors
Brent Hooper
Department of Transportation
Sean Huffman
MedStar Sports Medicine
Anita James
Department of Transportation/Permits
Tim Knight
Department of Transportation
Martin Knott
Signal 13 Board of Directors
Mike Krenz
Maryland Stadium Authority
Edward Lee
Department of Transportation
Tom Leonard Pickles Pub
Michael Lucas
Department of Public Works
Al Malone
Under Armour Department of Public Works
Lt. Gerald Quarles Fire Department
Kelly Schulz
State of Maryland
Laurie Schwartz
Waterfront Partnership
Matt Shaffer
VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Baltimore Road Running Club Baltimore Front Runners/Boys Latin School
Gap, Inc. BATC Mercy Medical Center Harford County Running Club
Rolland Park Annual Fund
Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business
Department of Transportation
American Cancer Society
Bart Shifler
Athletes Serving Athletes
University of Maryland Dental School
Waterfront Partnership
Steve Sharkey
Maryland Stadium Authority
Tonya Simmons
Department of Public Works
Dr. Matt Sedgley
MedStar Sports Medicine
Andre Smith
Francis Scott Key Elementary
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center PPRON Making Waves
Maryland Shock Trauma
Department of Transportation
Capt. Anthony Smith
Office of Emergency Management
Brandon Smith Central Parking
Roy Sommerhof
CORRIGAN SPORTS ENTERPRISES STAFF
Baltimore Ravens
Eric Souza
Waterfront Partnership
Fran Spero
Recreation and Parks
Chief Charles Svehla
Lee Corrigan,
Fire Department
President
Vincent Thomas
Don Abramson
Parking Authority
Hannah Tropf Under Armour
Andy Bilello Mark Clem
German Vigil
Amanda Corrigan
Department of Transportation
Booker Corrigan
Marlon Walton
Ryan Corrigan
Department of Transportation
Cortney Weinstock Recreation and Parks
Nathan Gears Chuck Higby
Joe Kerrigan Sebastian Martinez Mark Ragonese Kimber Raheb Kelly Sullivan Chris Tomlinson Susan Warpinski Derek Wilson Lena Zentgraf
Lt. Deidre Weems
Fire Department/EMS
Col. Richard Worley Police Department
Babatunde Yussuf
Department of Transportation
Sgt. K.C. Zellers
Police Department
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THE 2021 BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL IS A CUPLESS RACE COVID has forced everyone to look at new and inventive solutions to race day challenges. In order to reduce touch points for our volunteers and participants and to keep disposable cups out of the Baltimore community and waterways, we are initiating A CUP FREE POLICY for the 2021 Baltimore Running Festival. We have utilized this program at all of the other Corrigan Sports events and have received solid reviews. Traditional waterstops require lots of volunteer groups that are hard to come by in the current climate. It’s also good for our Bay, the environment and safe for runners! RUNNERS ARE REQUIRED TO CARRY THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLE DURING THE RACE AND BRING IT TO THE START LINE FILLED AND READY TO GO. HOW DO I GET WATER ON THE COURSE? There will be several self-serve fluid stations on the course–depending on the event you are running—offering numerous valves allowing you to fill a 20-ounce water bottle in just seconds. Participants will be
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responsible for bringing and carrying their own container with them during the event. Handheld containers can include a bike bottle, a hand-held running bottle, Camelbak, a Hydra-Pouch, or any type of non-glass water bottle of your choosing. WHERE WILL THE REFILL STATIONS BE LOCATED? In general, they appear about every 4 miles. • For the marathon, refill stations are near mile markers, 2, 6, 10, 13.5, 16, 20.5, 24 and 25 • For the half-marathon, refill stations are near mile markers, 3, 7, 11 and 12 • For the 10k, refill stations are near mile markers 2 and 5 • For the 5k, the refill station will be near mile marker 1.5 Refill stations near marathon miles 10 (mile 1.5 of the 5k), 20.5 (mile 7 for the half) and 25 (mile 12 of the half & mile 5 of the 10K) will have self-serve coolers for both Gatorade and water. (MARKED IN BOLD ABOVE)
the pace groups there is NO WAY YOU WILL BE BORED. The pacers are a passionate, friendly and entertaining group that will lead you through the 26.2 mile tour of Baltimore and the time will just pass by. Some of the pace leaders sing songs, some play trivia games, some tell jokes (some good, some meh…but they try hard). No, sorry, there are no boring pace groups with this team.
NUMBER 3 There will be thousands of runners on race day, but if you don’t know anyone, you might feel a bit lonely in the sea of runners. Lonely? At a marathon? Not with a pace group! Your pace leaders will become your instant friends. They will provide you with answers to your questions. They are knowledgeable about marathons and running– we challenge you to quiz them. Most importantly, you will be making new friends with the participants in your pace group since they are all running the same pace as you. You will instantly bond with people which makes the race go by quickly.
NUMBER 2 If you are not very consistent and afraid you will start out too quickly because of the excitement or that the early rush may cause me to have to slow down at the end, you may consider running with a pace group. Yes, with the excitement of thousands of runners and the adrenaline pumping, it is only natural to want to speed up at the beginning of the race. And you are correct, it could impact your finishing time if you go out too fast. You may ask, if that is a common thing to do, how do I prevent it from happening to me. That’s easy – JOIN A PACE GROUP. We run at a consistent per mile pace. You don’t even have to look at your watch – the pacers are your watch. They will not only run consistent miles, but they will bring the group in at the goal time. Just join the group, enjoy the scenery and let the pace
THE TOP 5 REASONS TO RUN WITH A PACE GROUP
team set your pace. It’s that easy.
NUMBER 1 OK you just heard four pretty good reasons to join a pace group, but if you are still not sure you should run with the pacers, I saved the best reason for last. The number one reason to join the pace group is because running with a pace group is TOTALLY AWESOME FUN!!!! You run with veteran marathoners, you meet new friends who run your pace, you get hints and tips from the pacers, you may get to sing songs, play trivia, learn new jokes and run with
By: Joshua J. Reiter
a great group. Oh, any by the way you get all of this for the low, low, First things first…what is a pace group you ask? Well….. The Baltimore
low price of…..are you ready for this? IT IS FREE!!!
Marathon Pacers are experienced runners who come from all parts of
It also important to note that you are not obligated to run with the
the country to help the race participants meet their goals. We run at a specific, consistent per mile pace and finish at a specific time. Your job is to just join the group, relax, run with us and have a great race.
pace group the entire way. In fact, if towards the end of the race we see you are really strong and inspired, we will encourage you to break free and go for it towards the finish. If you need to slow down…that
NUMBER 5 How many of you are a little nervous before a race? How
is fine too, we have several pace groups behind us that you can join…
many of you are a lot nervous waiting at the start line? How many of
and of course, if you want to run with the pacers the entire way stride
you are nervous but you just don’t want to admit it? Well, if you run
for stride…we always enjoy the company.
with the pacers, there is no need to be nervous. Your group leaders are
So join us at the Baltimore Running Festival, we know you will enjoy
experienced marathoners and pacers and have run many, many races
it. Stop by out booth at the Expo to talk to some of the real live
before. At the start line they will review their plan for the race, answer
pace team members. They are happy to see you and will answer any
any questions you may have, and give you some last minute hints and
questions you have.
tips which will make you feel awesome! (and not a bit nervous!)
If you have questions, contact us on Facebook: Baltimore Pacers and
NUMBER 4 Running a marathon takes a few hours. There is a
Friends, or via email at pacerfeedback@gmail.com. See you at the
chance you might get bored on the course be, but if you run with
start line!
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RACE DESCRIPTIONS BELCARA HEALTH 5K
BALTIMORE MARATHON
RACE START TIME 7:30 AM
RACE START TIME 8AM
Start Line at Light and Pratt Streets
Start line at Gate A at Camden Yards
Containing just as much fanfare as the other
The 2021 course shows the great diversity of Charm City
races, the Belcara Health 5K course promises to
as runners travel through the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore,
be flat, fast and beautiful! The Belcara Health
charming Fells Point, Lake Montebello then concludes with
5K starts near the USS Constellation, winds its
a new epic finish at the historic Inner Harbor. The course is
way past Federal Hill, then loops back up Key
challenging but fair and a great test for any marathoner.
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.
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.
CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD HALF-MARATHON
Participants in the marathon will receive an Under Armour performance shirt and a finisher’s medal as part of their registration fee.
Race Time: 9:45AM Start Line at Light and Pratt Streets
10K
Well received by the running community, the
RACE TIME: 8AM
half-marathon has sold out each of the last six
Gate A at Camden Yards
years, including this year’s field of 11,000. The
The Baltimore Running Festival 10K will start at 8am with
half-marathon is a great training race for any fall
the full marathoners just outside Gate A of Oriole Park
marathon.
at Camden Yards. Together, they will run up Eutaw St.
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.
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.
The additional 2.5 miles of separation between
We are excited to be able to add this 6.2 mile event to
the courses will alleviate the “bunched up” merge
the mix on race day!
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.
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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 turns into Light St • Turn LEFT onto Key Highway • Continue on Key Highway Extension • 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)
• 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)
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STREET DIRECTIONS START – INTERSECTION OF LIGHT AND PRATT STREET GOING NORTH. (MCKELDIN SQUARE) • Light St. turns into to Calvert St. • 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
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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 • •
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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)
Refill Station
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t i m e r s
DAVE BERARDI
KATHLEEN NADHERNY
DANIEL BROH-KAHN
LORI O’DONNELL
DAN BUCCINO
PETER O’NEILL*
MARC BURGER
WILLIAM PEDERSON*
JAN COOK*
CHARLES POWELL II*
PETER DEMIK
MICHELLE PRIETO
JIM ETCHISON
JOSHUA REITER
TOKS FASHOLA*
THOMAS REMALEY
JOHN FINEGAN*
AMY SACHS
EUGENE FRITZEL
WILLIAM SANGTINETTE
LEWYN GARRETT*
BONNIE SCHAFFER
JOE GOODRICK
BILL SCHICKLER
FRANK GRAMMER
MICHAEL SHILLING*
DEBBIE GROVER
RAYMOND SMITH
NINA GUISE-GERRITY
ROBERT SMOOT
EVELYN HERSPERGER
CORY SORICE*
STACEY HICKEY*
KATHLEEN SULIK*
ROBERT KAUFMAN*
STEVEN TILLER
GINA KEATING*
MIKE TROTT
DAVID KOCH
JEFFREY WAGNER
GARY KODECK
AMANDA WEEKS
RICHARD KRUMMERICH
JOHN WELDON
LYNDA LAYSON
LAURA WEST
URBANE MAUST*
GREGORY WILKINS
REMUS MEDLEY*
*Runners who have completed the Marathon 20 times
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MI C H A E L SH I L L I NG
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KAT H Y S UL I K
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Full/10K Bag Check Trucks
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CELEBRATION VILLAGE Located in the Inner Harbor, the BGE Home Celebration Village will feature live music, interactive games, food and drink on race day, Saturday, October 9 from 8 AM to 2 PM. The Village is FREE and open to the public. Come on down to the Celebration Village to cheer your family, friends and neighbors as they cross the finish line. The Awards Ceremony will take place on center stage located in West Shore Park in the Village.
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M&T BANK STADIUM PARKING MAP
TO INNER HARBOR
You are encouraged to take Ligth Rail on race day Other paid parking lots available in the downtown area.
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2021 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.
turn at Hamburg Street. Yield right into parking lot entrance just before the bridge. 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.
On race day, roadways around town and near the stadium will be
LOTS F&G: Left turn at Hamburg Street. Yield right into parking lot
closed prior to 8am for the marathon & relay start. This will be further
entrance just before the bridge. LOT H: Left turn at Ostend Street. Turn
complicated by the half-marathon start at 9:45am. Light Rail will
right on Sharp Street. Lot on your left.
deliver riders to the festival, and provides free parking where parking is
FROM DOWNTOWN – LOT F&G: Take Charles Street south and turn
available. The Light Rail system will run every 15 min. beginning at 6 am
right on Hamburg Street. Yield right into parking lot entrance just before
coming South from Hunt Valley (53 min. ride) to the stadium and at 4:52
the bridge. LOT H: Light Street South**. Continue straight on Light St. at
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.
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) . Lots K&L- Opens at 5:30 am on race day
Light Rail on the expo days is a great way to make a trial run as you
FROM 1-95 NORTH OR SOUTH - Exit 53 (I-395), stay left on MLK Blvd.
prepare for race day travel. Eliminate some race day stress as you figure
Turn left onto Washington Blvd. Turn left onto Scott St. Turn left onto
out where to park and estimate the travel time from your door to the
Hamburg St. Lot K&L is on the right.
Hamburg St. stop.
FROM DOWNTOWN - Take Russell Street south and turn right at
Metro Subway may also be an option for some travelers.
Hamburg Street. Lot K&L is on the right.
Weekday/Weekend North Bound and South Bound. Please check MTA’s
Lots M, N, O, MM, NN- Opens at 5:30 am on race day
website for the most up to date schedule.
FROM I-95, NORTH AND SOUTH - Exit 53 (I-395). Take MLK, Jr. Blvd.
SCHEDULES: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
Left onto Washington Blvd. Left onto Scott Street. Left onto Hamburg
LIGHT RAIL MAP: http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail
Street. Right onto Paca Street. Enter Lot M at Paca and West; Lot N, MM
LIGHT RAIL STATION AND PARKING INFORMATION:
& NN at Ridgely & West; Lot O at Paca & Ostend.
http://mta.maryland.gov/light-rail-stationparking-info
FROM THE SOUTH - I-95 North to Exit 52 Russell St. Turn right onto
We suggest all runners arrive 90 minutes prior to the start of their race.
Haines St. and then left onto Warner St. Turn left onto Ostend St. and
If you choose not to ride MTA on race day, you will want to arrive by
right onto Ridgely St. Enter Lot M at Paca and West; Lot N, MM & NN at
6:30am regardless of the race you are running.
Ridgely & West; Lot O at Paca & Ostend. FROM DOWNTOWN - Russell Street South (right lane). Veer right onto the Russell Street Service Drive (immediately AFTER Hamburg Street
SCHEDULES AND FARES
near ABC Rental). Right onto West Street. Enter Lot M at Paca and West; Lot N, MM & NN at Ridgely & West; Lot O at Paca & Ostend.
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.
NOTE: Lot J is closed this year due to contruction projects in that area.
EXPO PARKING & SHUTTLE We encourage all runners to use the Light Rail on both expo days and
DIRECTIONS TO STADIUM LOTS
race day. However, we offer FREE expo parking and roundtrip shuttle services in lots G &H.
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
SHUTTLE HOURS: Friday, Oct. 8: 10:30-8:30
RACE DAY PARKING Parking is FREE in lots A, B, C, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, O, MM & NN. Paid lots in various locations throughout the city. You can view an interactive map of downtown parking options here: http://baltimore.org/maps
road to the entrance to Lot C or turn right to the Entrance of Lot A or B . Lots F,G & H- Opens at 5:30 am on race day FROM THE NORTH - I-95 South to Key Highway exit 55 immediately
The stadium parking lots have filled up the past several years.
after the tunnel. At end of ramp proceed straight ahead onto
Please arrive early to ensure your parking spot or take light rail.
McCommas Street. Turn right at Hanover Street. LOTS F&G: Turn Left
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RACE EXPO
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 11 AM-8 PM
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The Health and Fitness Expo will be back at
The Maryland Stadium Authority will offer
the Baltimore Convention Center (Entrance at
Lot H for FREE PARKING during the expo.
Corner of Charles & Pratt Streets) for the 20th
This lot is within a walking distance from the
Anniversary of the Baltimore Running Festival.
convention center– about .75 mile. There is
The expo will be held on October 8th, 2021.
also the option to take the Light Rail from the
The Health and Fitness Expo is open
Hamburg St. station located Lot G two stops
to the public and FREE of charge. You don’t
to the Convention Center stop. Several paid
have to be participating in the event to browse
lots are located near the Convention Center if
all the great wares that will be on display. You
you choose to pay to park.
will find great prices on shoes, apparel, active
We will be providing a free courtesy shuttle to
gear, and health care products – items you can
the expo from lot H. It is about a 15-minute bus
use even if you aren’t a runner.
ride each way. The shuttle stop will be located
This year the Health and Fitness Expo will be one day and serve as the pick-up point
on the curbside island between lots G & H from 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM.
for the runners’ race packets and race shirts.
All runners must attend the expo to pick up their race packets. There will be no race day packet pick up.
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This year we are joined by a man running 50 marathons in 50 states for his 50th birthday. Aaron Burros plans to run his 38th marathon of the year in Baltimore on October 9th. His running journey begins way before his 50th year! Back in 2010, Burros was almost 400 pounds and decided it was time to make a change, so he turned to running. Burros lost 100 pounds in a year and decided to start running to continue to lose weight. “I ended up telling my friend that used to run cross country that I tried running 3 miles, and I was in so much pain. And he challenged me to keep it up and run 2 miles a day for six days and give him a call on the 7th day. And since then, I was hooked.” Burros was beginning to get a hold on his life and weight when a tragic event occurred on November 28th, 2015, when a shooter opened fire at Aaron’s workplace. After hearing the commotion from the back room, Burros made a brave decision to run toward the shooter to help his co-workers. After assuring that his colleagues safely got away, Burros faced one of the shooters head-on and was shot, falling to the floor. Luckily for Burros, the bullet missed his torso and hit the floor. After that missed shot, he got up and decided to run. He was hit in both glutes as he ran, but he managed to get to safety without being shot fatally.
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Burros still battles with depression, anxiety, and PTSD from the 2015 shooting, but he continues to run to give himself a sense of purpose and relief. “As I began planning with my psychologist and psychiatrist something I could do to help me regain a sense of purpose for life and rebuild my hope in humanity (after being shot several times in a workplace shooting and suffering from an extreme case of PTSD), I decided to celebrate my 50th birthday year and raise funds for St. Jude children’s Research Hospital.” Now Burros runs for another purpose- fundraising for St. Jude Research Hospital in Tennessee, and he has almost reached his goal of $50,000.
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What is your favorite or most memorable year? What made it so great?
I guess my favorite was when I wanted to reach my goal of 100 marathons by running the Baltimore Marathon as my 100th in 2017. Another memorable year was 2001 because the marathon was being held about a month after 9/11. It was a day of heavy hearts, even wondering should we be doing this with so much pain in America. What is one piece of advice you would give a first-time Baltimore Running Festival runner?
Where are you from?
My hometown is Hagerstown, MD, and most of my family still reside there - just up the road from Baltimore but lived in New Jersey for marathons 2001 - 2011 and currently reside in Durham, NC, where I have run marathons 2012 - 2020. Why do you love running/ do you run for a specific cause?
I was a sprinter at South Hagerstown High School running the 100, 200, and sprint relays, a 4-year varsity letterman in track, and a 3-year letterman in football. I had a great coach in Harrison Lanham, and a few years ago, I wrote him a letter telling him so (attached). Thirty years removed from high school, and I still remembered his guidance. I love running because it has gotten me through many challenges (primarily mental) in my life and for my sanity. It has afforded me health, weight control, and a supportive community. Although I donít run for a specific cause now, I did commit to running for the Durham Rescue Mission in 2014, donating $1 per mile run for an entire year.
On the current course, manage pace from miles 4 - 16. These can be very fast miles, but you will have 6-8 very miserable miles on the hills if you burn the pace. Luckily the first 3+ miles are uphill, so it allows a controlled start and easier pace. Upon hitting mile 4, you will feel warmed up, and the downhills will take on a life of their own, as well as all of the support back through the inner harbor through mile 14. Itís a very fair course, but know that the elevation gain is around 1200 feet, and most of that is in the later miles when youíre tired. Also, itís a festival so have fun! How is the Baltimore Running Festival different from other races you’ve run in?
The best events make it an experience, whether large or small, and that experience must include the community. Very few of us are there to win the thing or even place in an age group. We are there for the experience, and it needs to be a total package. Baltimore is the total package, great venue, historic city, great festival. Can it be better, yep! CSE listens if enough people speak honestly. How has your family played a role in your running journey? What have they done to keep you going on this path?
My wife has been my biggest supporter and crew chief. Her support is unwavering. She will not let me miss a Baltimore Marathon, not that I ever intend to, but I know if I have the slightest consideration, she will encourage me.
Why do you continue to run the Baltimore Running Festival?
Do you feel a sense of accomplishment being one of the few to complete all 20 BFFs?
Itís freaking fun! I have run 109 official marathons, with another 5 in my neighborhood. It truly is a Festival. For some marathons, there is no media coverage (except for the intrusions itís going to cause), hardly any local support, and a shotty organization. The local support for Baltimore is amazing - news pieces, tv media coverage, live race coverage, spectators throughout from all walks of life, all types of neighborhoods, the diversity, the police support, and the setting of the inner harbor.
Yes, absolutely. Running a marathon is hard and takes effort and dedication, not just the day of but the months leading up to the event. My 3rd and 6th fastest marathons are Baltimore marathons. Seriously, in those 20 years, the Baltimore Marathon has been the only constant. I have had multiple jobs, lived in two different states, have had two wives, new lives, deaths, different cars, different pets, etc. - but every October for the past 20 years, I have run the Baltimore Marathon.
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2020
VIRTUAL RECAP
The 2020 Baltimore Running
To drive home the STRONGER
Festival was a bit different than
TOGETHER theme that the race
what past runners experienced.
adopted, all participants regardless
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic,
of distance received the same
the Baltimore RunFest, along with
medal and the same shirt. A
countless other running events
boisterous and festive community
world wide, ran 100% virtually.
developed on the event’s Facebook
Participants made the most of
page where runners could share
the new normal and the race
their stories and experiences.
introduced two new distances to the mix.
On race day Baltimore Oriole legend Brooks Robinson kicked
With social distancing requirements
off the race virtually. Runners
in place the team relay was
received a paper finish line with
converted to an individual 10K.
their packet which prompted
New to the line up was a 26.2 Mile
countless photos and social shares.
Challenge event where runners covered the marathon distance
While the race was not the same,
over the course of 17 days to earn
2020 did prove that the running
their shirt and medal.
community is like no other and supports one another even from afar.
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BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL ALL-TIME RECORDS: TOP 10 Year
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MEN’S MARATHON 2008 Julius Keter 2008 Tekeste Kebede 2012 Stephen Muange 2012 Tesfaye Alemayehu 2010 David Rutoh 2010 Juan Cardona 2010 Kennedy Kemei 2008 Christopher Kipkering 2012 Ernest Kebenei 2009 Alphonce Yatich WOMEN’S MARATHON 2011 Olena Shurkhno 2011 Liudmila Biktasheva 2011 Hellen Kimatai 2009 Iuliia Arkipova 2010 Olena Shurkhno 2011 Natalia Soklova 2011 Everlyne Lagat 2006 Rima Dubovik 2009 Tatiana Pushkareva 2012 Elfheshe Yado 2012 Malika Mejdoub
Age
Time
Year
Age
Time
19 29 31 28 24 36 32 24 27 25
2:11:56 2:13:00 2:13:08 2:13:11 2:13:11 2:13:29 2:13:43 2:13:44 2:13:50 2:14:04
MEN’S HALF MARATHON 2006 Valentine Orare 2008 Girma Tolla 2007 Girma Tolla 2007 Worku Beyi 2008 Worku Beyi 2009 John Crews 2014 Nick Arciniaga 2009 Joel Mwaura 2009 Grigoriy Andreev 2017 Matt Jablonski
28 32 31 20 21 25 25 26 33 24
1:03:44 1:04:23 1:04:27 1:04:34 1:05:24 1:07:24 1:07:46 1:08:05 1:08:37 1:08:50
34 37 33 25 33 29 30 21 24 25 30
2:29:11 2:29:57 2:31:10 2:32:09 2:32:17 2:32:53 2:34:10 2:35:44 2:35:45 2:38:46 2:38:46
WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON 2008 Belainesh Gebre 2007 Belainesh Zemedkun 2009 Kayoko Obata 2007 Nadezhda Trilinskaya 2008 Buzunesh Deba 2007 Maria Busienei 2008 Phebe Ko 2007 Atalelech Ketema 2012 Katie Hursey 2007 Tara Wojciechowski
20 19 38 28 21 22 25 24 23 32
1:13:14 1:14:45 1:15:17 1:16:54 1:16:56 1:17:03 1:18:09 1:18:28 1:18:30 1:18:39
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Name
Time
Year
MEN’S MARATHON 2001 Luka Cherono 2002 Erick Kimayo 2003 Erick Kimayo 2004 John Itati 2005 Mykola Antonenko 2006 Yirefu Birhanu 2007 John Itati 2008 Julius Keter* 2009 Alphonce Yatich 2010 David Rutoh 2011 Stephen Muange 2012 Stephen Muange 2013 Dave Berdan 2014 Brian Rosenberg 2015 Dave Berdan 2016 Patrick Hearn 2017 Jordan Tropf 2018 Jeffrey Redfern 2019 Jeremy Ardanuy
2:19:44 2:17:43 2:18:40 2:14:51 2:15:40 2:16:26 2:16:24 2:11:56 2:14:04 2:13:11 2:15:16 2:13:08 2:30:06 2:33:27 2:30:22 2:26:19 2:29:06 2:30:26 2:27:16
WOMEN’S MARATHON 2001 Elvira Kolpakova 2002 Elvira Kolpakova 2003 Elvira Kolpakova 2004 Ramilia Burangulova 2005 Ramilia Burangulova 2006 Rima Dubovik 2007 Gladys Asiba 2008 Maria Portilla 2009 Iulia Arkipova 2010 Olena Shurkhno 2011 Olena Shurkhno* 2012 Elfheshe Yado 2013 Elizabeth Perry 2014 Alex Wang 2015 Caitlin Gaughan 2016 Caitlyn Tateishi 2017 Silvia Baag 2018 Julia Roman-Duval 2019 Natalie Atabek
2:52:08 2:50:00 2:48:49 2:40:21 2:42:00 2:35:45 2:36:27 2:36:32 2:32:09 2:32:17 2:29:11 2:38:46 2:58:01 2:58:41 2:58:13 2:55:42 2:58:36 2:47:42 2:58:57
Name
Time
MEN’S HALF MARATHON 2003 Gabriel Muchiri 2004 Haji Abdrrahim 2005 Samual Ndereba 2006 Valentine Orare* 2007 Girma Tolla 2008 Girma Tolla 2009 John Crews 2010 Sean Sharpe 2011 Habib Ettarfaoui 2012 Nate Brigham 2013 Stephen Febish 2014 Nick Arciniaga 2015 Matt Jablonski 2016 Dustin Whitlow 2017 Matt Jablonski 2018 Sven Schenk 2019 Tyler Muse
1:06:55 1:03:45 1:06:11 1:03:44 1:04:27 1:04:23 1:07:24 1:14:51 1:11:59 1:11:39 1:11:49 1:07:46 1:09:13 1:13:29 1:08:50 1:12:52 1:09:06
WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON 2003 Dorota Gruca 2004 Silvia Skvortsova 2005 Natalya Berkut 2006 Lyubov Denisova 2007 Belainesh Zemedkun 2008 Belainesh Gebre* 2009 Kayoko Obata 2010 Mary Kelly 2011 Katrin Kreil 2012 Katie Hursey 2013 Jen Ecker 2014 Julia Roman-Duval 2015 Jennifer Ecker 2016 Brenda Hodge 2017 Jennifer Paul 2018 Yiou Wang 2019 Kaitlyn Govatos
1:20:52 1:15:30 1:15:12 1:15:13 1:14:45 1:13:14 1:15:17 1:27:03 1:24:07 1:18:30 1:25:34 1:20:54 1:23:34 1:26:54 1:23:46 1:20:29 1:23:45
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CHARITY PARTNERS
FEATURED
The Baltimore Running Festival is proud to be able to support many great causes. Since its inception
ATHLETES SERVING ATHLETES (ASA)
SHOCK TRAUMA CENTER RUNNING TEAM
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.
For more than 40 years, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center has been providing uncompromising and unparalleled care to those that have been critically injured. A survivor’s life after trauma has many ups and downs. Healing the physical injuries of trauma is only a portion of recovery: an individual also needs to heal emotionally. We are in awe of the strength and courage that must be mobilized to heal, and we understand that recovery after a devastating injury can be a long and complex journey—often lasting a lifetime. We are committed to supporting patients and their families throughout their journey toward wellness through the Trauma Survivors Network
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 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.
in 2001, the Baltimore Running Festival has
KENNEDY KRIEGER
helped generate more than
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.
$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. 40
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, staff, and 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.
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. It is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S.News & World Report and is Maryland’s largest children’s hospital with the only statedesignated Trauma Service and Burn Unit for pediatric patients.
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BACK ON MY FEET Back on My Feet seeks to revolutionize the way society approaches homelessness. Our unique model demonstrates that individuals are better equipped to tackle the road ahead if you first restore confidence, strength, and self-esteem. For all in need, we aim to provide: practical training and employment resources for achieving independence; an environment that promotes accountability; and a community that offers compassion and hope.
PPROM (MAKING WAVES FOR CORAL + THE PPROM FOUNDATION) The PPROM Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and support for those experiencing Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) in pregnancy and beyond. PPROM occurs in 4 of 100 pregnancies, is the identifiable leading cause of preterm birth in the United States, impacting approximately 40% of all premature deliveries. Our three-pronged focus includes Advocacy, Partnerships, and the PPROM Registry.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DETERMINATION DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning various sports, including cycling, running, hiking, yoga, and more. The collective efforts of the dedicated athletes who use their fortitude to help raise funds to take down cancer are nothing short of amazing. Join DetermiNation, and you’re not just participating in an endurance event. You’re pushing yourself to help save lives from cancer. Just like hard work goes into your event training, the American Cancer Society gives it our all through things like breakthrough research, a 24/7 cancer helpline, and free rides to chemo. Together, we’ll tackle every course, rally every community, and stay relentless in the fight against cancer.
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11 MEDAL CLUB Name
Hometown
Gregory Rouson
Alexandria, VA
Amanda Weeks
Woodbine, MD
Festival, Baltimore 10 miler and Baltimore
April Eberwein
Odenton, MD
Running Festival this year. By running in
Carlene Jacks
Prince Frederick, MD
every event, and the Nut Job and Baltimoron
David Bond
Laurel, MD
challenges, they earned 11 total medals from
Efrem Perry
Hanover, MD
Elizabeth McVey-Calunod
Gordonville, PA
James Robertson
Frederick, MD
John Luebcke
LAUREL, MD
Josiah Guthland
Keymar, MD
Keri LaRocca
Newark, DE
Kevin Athey
Cross Junction, VA
Meghan Moon
Stafford, VA
Michael Lyden
Dundalk, MD
Natalie Burrowes
Pikesville, MD
Nathan Moon
Stafford, VA
Nick Aguirre Jr.
Chester, MD
Nicolette Riley
Towson, MD
Rodney Sewell
Prince Frederick, MD
Sara Guthland
Keymar, MD
Sean Matlock
Brea, CA
Sid Busch
Goose Creek, SC
Sorayda Pitts
Ranson, WV
Stephen Danser
Bel Air, MD
Tanka Magar
Nottingham, MD
Thomas Sweet
Odenton, MD
Wendy Coop
Annapolis, MD
This group of runners participated in the Delaware Running Festival, Frederick Running
Corrigan Sports’ 2021 signature east coast events. That’s 4 events, 6 distances/races plus bonus medals for the Nut Job, Baltimoron, BFD, Maryland Double and King Crab Challenges. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT!
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Baltimore has long cherished its history as an American melting pot. The city’s population growth started in the mid-1800s, when an influx of immigrants from Germany and Ireland arrived. In the years following, newly minted Baltimoreans poured into the city from Poland, Russia, Ukraine and other Eastern European nations; after that came families from Italy, Greece and other home countries. These cultural influences are still visible in the city today, clustered in neighborhoods like Little Italy and Greektown, in institutions such as the Irish Railroad Workers Museum, and in traditions like the celebrated corned beef sandwiches at Atwater’s Deli. There’s much to celebrate about the energy and diversity that immigrants bring to a city. One of the best ways to explore Baltimore’s melting pot is through food. The food! Our city has a world of restaurant options dishing up delicious culinary traditions from around the globe like Latin American, Asian, French, Spanish, Mediterranean and more. 46
Interested in taking a mini tour of different cuisines in one afternoon? Head to one of our many urban markets, where you can snag bites of culinary traditions all in one stop; and many of which are on the marathon route. Seek out: R. House, Lexington Market, Cross Street Market, Union Collective or Broadway Market. Baltimore’s dining scene takes seafood very seriously, and there are endless ways to savor and sample Maryland blue crabs, fresh local oysters and other bounties of the Chesapeake Bay. There are many places where you can enjoy our state’s most classic cuisine ranging from brand new hot spots, hidden gems and those that are loved by locals just as much as visitors. Whether you’ve got an hour or a whole weekend, Visit Baltimore will help you tour our town like a local when you travel here for race weekend. Here are some Mini Adventures where you can mix and match to create your day for you:
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IN TOWN WITHOUT A CAR DURING RACE WEEKEND? Baltimore has a few options to get you around town. CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR: Free bus service with four routes that go north-south and east-west, to many attractions and hotels. Take the Banner Route to get from the Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry. The circulator runs every 15-20 minutes seven days a week; hours vary. BALTIMORE WATER TAXI: Baltimore’s most scenic way to get around, with stops from the Inner Harbor to Canton. For a one-price, all-day pass, you can ride around the harbor or hop on and off to visit attractions and have lunch. ELECTRIC SCOOTERS: Baltimore’s newest mode of transportation, Bird and Lime electric scooters are available throughout the city. With an app, you can pick up a scooter wherever you find one, scoot around town and drop the scooter when you are done. Helmets and drivers’ licenses required. MTA: Maryland’s public transit authority operates the Light Rail and the Metro subway, plus more than 60 bus routes throughout the city. Check the website for schedules and routes at mta.maryland.gov.
DITCH THE CAR (AND THE BIKE) FOR THE MOMENT —two electric
scooter companies, Bird and Lime, launched pilot programs in Baltimore last year, to resounding success. It couldn’t be easier to use—the dockless scooters are rented via app and require just $1 to unlock (and 15 cents per minute thereafter). You can ride up to 15 miles on a charge, so it’s a great way to see the city’s neighborhoods. If it’s a nice day, grab a bagel or a sandwich and swing by Federal Hill Park for a picnic with one of the best views of Baltimore’s skyline. Take a stroll (or hop back on your scooter) to see historic Federal Hill’s picturesque streets, lined with 18th and 19th-century rowhomes. After that, continue through Tide Point until you reach historic Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine, where Francis Scott Key wrote our national anthem during the War of 1812. GRAB A BEER AT A BREWERY (OR SIP A LOCAL SPIRIT) - Recent years
have seen a wellspring of local breweries and distilleries popping up in and around Baltimore. Visit the Mount Vernon cultural district, and stop at Brew House No. 16, a historic century-old firehouse-turnedrestaurant. The Brewer’s Art is an upscale brew pub set in a grand Mount Vernon town house. Pratt Street Ale House serves up beer from one of Baltimore’s oldest and longest-running breweries, Oliver Brewery. Ministry of Brewing is open for business inside the former St. Michael’s Church in Fells Point. Raven’s Stadium
overlooks Checkerspot’s tap room named for the Maryland state butterfly. Keeping with the outdoors theme, Diamondback Brewing Co. in Locust Point is named for Maryland’s official state reptile. Mobtown Brewing is fittingly situated in Brewers Hill. Monument City Brewing Co. is housed inside a former warehouse in Highlandtown. Finally, situated in Waverly on the site of the former Oriole’s Park from the early 1900s, Peabody Heights Brewery is a co-op that allows fledgling brewers to hone their beers under the guidance of a master brewer. Looking for something harder? Head to a distillery to sip an awardwinning local spirit—try Old Line Spirits for American whiskey and aged Caribbean rum, or Sagamore Spirit for rye whiskies. Cheers! WANDER A MUSEUM - Art abounds
in Baltimore. Those interested in an only-in-Baltimore museum experience might visit the American Visionary Art Museum, which is dedicated to showcasing self-taught artists. Baltimore Museum of Industry is located in an old cannery and has hands-on exhibits on various types of manufacturing from the early 20th century. Across town, the Baltimore Museum of Art is free and home to 95,000 objects. Sports fans should check out the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum dedicated to perpetuating the historic legacy of Babe Ruth, Baltimore’s Orioles, Ravens and Colts, and local and regional sports at the amateur, collegiate and professional levels.
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