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.
A CORRIGAN SPORTS ENTERPRISES EVENT THE 2021 BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL
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