2022 Baltimore Race Guide

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RETURN TO NORMAL

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 normalcy in Baltimore and this year we will celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Baltimore Running Festival!

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 business as usual. Once again, on October 15, the city of Baltimore will transform into what we are accustomed to seeing on this Saturday morning. And for the 22nd time, the streets will be lined with eager runners, families and volunteers cheering loudly, and a city filled with pride.

In 2022, the Baltimore Running Festival will be bringing back all 16 aide stations. The course will be complete with fully-stocked and volunteer led water stops. The village area will be lively with sponsors, vendors, food options and of course… Dogfish Head Beer & Truly Hard Seltzer.

This year at the Baltimore Running Festival we want to bring back a sense of community and unity. One of the many things Baltimore is known for is its sense of Baltimore Pride. The neighborhoods and community coming out again to support their local runners is a staple of this event and what makes the Baltimore Running Festival unique.

Last year was the introduction of the 10K distance and it was a smashing success. The amount of positive feedback we received from this distance for experienced runners and casual fans alike was overwhelming. The first few miles of the 10K will again coincide with the marathon as runners start on Eutaw Street, climb toward Druid Hill Park and finish with that all too familiar final turn onto Pratt Street.

Another staple to the Baltimore Running Festival has been Sid Busch. A participant in the first ever Baltimore Marathon, Sid has always been a member of the Baltimore RunFest community and will be finishing his marathon career with us. A member of the military community, Sid dedicates all his marathons and half marathons to Fallen Heroes. To honor

them he wears a picture of them on his back and carries an American Flag during the duration of the run. When looking back at all the memories during his runs, his favorite was his 200th marathon in Baltimore, where he had a police escort and the honored military member’s family was waiting for him at the finish line. We are happy Sid chose to finish out his marathon career with us.

Another individual highlight to our 22nd edition is Alabama native: Daniel Chaplin. A leader in the community and ray of hope to those who need it, Daniel Chaplin has had to overcome challenges his entire life. Chaplin looks to become the first ever person with Down Syndrome to complete 50 half marathons in 50 states. Daniel will be joining us as he continues his quest at the Baltimore Marathon. On October 15, Daniel will toe the line at the Inner Harbor to complete his 40th Half Marathon. His journey to spread awareness of Down Syndrome and the inspiration he gives to everyone will be on full display this weekend.

We’d be remiss if we did not talk about all the wonderful charities associated with this powerful event and how they help individuals and their families during their personal time of crisis. The Baltimore Running Festival has raised more than $15 million total for local charities and generated over $450 million dollars of economic impact over the last 20 years. While we all celebrate on a crisp fall Saturday in October, it’s evident the festival impacts some lives forever.

So, that’s who we are. This is the city we know and why we have Baltimore Pride. Enjoy the 21st Anniversary of the Baltimore Running Festival.

LEE CORRIGAN

President, Corrigan Sports Enterprises

Baltimore Running Festival Executive Director

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to receive elite care.

Michael Wardian, ultra-marathoner

As the official medical provider for the Baltimore Running Festival, MedStar Health is here for you before, during, and after the race.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO

Baltimore Convention Center (Entrance at corner of Charles & Pratt Streets)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14: 11 AM - 8 PM

Packet pick-up for all races

Buy official Running Festival merchandise

Visit vendor booths

Free and open

RACE DAY- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

public

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 (Inner Harbor; Light & Conway 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 15, 7:45 AM - 2 PM

MUSIC THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Official running merchandise available

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

Food & drink

for the

2022 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

Charles Baker Department of Transportation

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

Kenny Ching 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

Susan Fortkiewicz

Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts

Kevin Green Department of Transportation Commissioner Michael Harrison Police Department

Terry Hasseltine

Maryland Sports

Major Sam Hood Police Department

Sean O’Conor

President, Signal 13 Board of Directors

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 Department 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 German Vigil Department of Transportation

Marlon Walton Department of Transportation

Lt. Deidre Weems Fire Department/EMS

Babatunde Yussuf Department of Transportation

Linzy Jackson

City of Baltimore

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

Two Top Adaptive Sports Foundation

Baltimore Road Running Club

Rolland Park Annual Fund

American Cancer Society

Athletes Serving Athletes

Francis Scott Key Elementary

Johns Hopkins Children Center

Maryland Shock Trauma

Back on My Feet

Baltimore Area Tri Club

Mercy Medical Center

University of Maryland Dental School

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

Maryland CASA Association

CORRIGAN SPORTS ENTERPRISES STAFF

Lee Corrigan, President

Don Abramson

Andy Bilello

Mark Clem

Amanda Corrigan

Booker Corrigan

Ryan Corrigan

Nathan Gears

Chuck Higby

Joe Kerrigan

Sebastian Martinez

Mark Ragonese

Kimber Raheb

Kelly Sullivan

Chris Tomlinson

Susan Warpinski

Derek Wilson

TJ Clingerman

Brandon Voigt

Brendan DeVol

for SWEET STUFF

THE TOP 5 REASONS TO RUN WITH A PACE GROUP

By: Joshua J. Reiter

First things first…what is a pace group you ask? Well….. The Baltimore Marathon Pacers are experienced runners who come from all parts of 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.

NUMBER 5 How many of you are a little nervous before a race? How many of you are a lot nervous waiting at the start line? How many of you are nervous but you just don’t want to admit it? Well, if you run with the pacers, there is no need to be nervous. Your group leaders are experienced marathoners and pacers and have run many, many races before. At the start line they will review their plan for the race, answer any questions you may have, and give you some last minute hints and tips which will make you feel awesome! (and not a bit nervous!)

NUMBER 4 Running a marathon takes a few hours. There is a chance you might get bored on the course be, but if you run with

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 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 a great group. Oh, any by the way you get all of this for the low, low, low price of…..are you ready for this? IT IS FREE!!!

It also important to note that you are not obligated to run with the 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 is fine too, we have several pace groups behind us that you can join… and of course, if you want to run with the pacers the entire way stride for stride…we always enjoy the company.

So join us at the Baltimore Running Festival, we know you will enjoy it. Stop by out booth at the Expo to talk to some of the real live pace team members. They are happy to see you and will answer any questions you have.

If you have questions, contact us on Facebook: Baltimore Pacers and Friends, or via email at pacerfeedback@gmail.com. See you at the start line!

RACE DESCRIPTIONS

CURIO WELLNESS 5K

RACE START TIME 7:30 AM

Start Line at Light and Pratt Streets

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.

BALTIMORE MARATHON

RACE START TIME 8AM

Start line at Gate A at Camden Yards

The 2022 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.

CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD

HALF-MARATHON

Race Time: 9:45AM

Start Line at Light and Pratt Streets

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.

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 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.

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)

• 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)

CORRIGAN SPORTS ENTERPRISES WELCOMES THE CELTIC SOLSTICE INTO THE FAMILY

Long-time Baltimore running event, the Celtic Solstice Five-Miler is now under CSE management.

The Celtic Solstice, a staple in the Baltimore endurance community now entering its 23rd year of existence has always marked the end of each year’s local running calendar. The event features a Gaelic theme that has been very popular within the community. For 22 years, Jim Adams has overseen the event and built the fun traditions surrounding it. From the great runner premium to Irish wolf hounds leading the parade to the start, to the Scots Irish music at the end, the event has always had a celebratory theme.

Jim Adams, the event’s creator, and Race Director stated, “After we moved to California for Karen’s career, the race has become progressively more difficult to coordinate at the level of festivity and enjoyment we wanted for the participants and volunteers. We are pleased that CSE has agreed to do the heavy lifting on

the administration and logistics while keeping us involved on the operations side.”

To ensure a smooth transition, Jim Adams and Karen Menge will serve as Race Directors Emeritus and will be working closely with CSE on the events thematic approach and help keep key partners involved with the event.

Registration is now open. Registrants will receive a Brooks Running Half-Zip jacket as their race premium. The unique 5 mile route takes place entirely within the confines of scenic Druid Hill Park. The post-race party features hot soup, hot Wassail Wine, hot coffee and hot chocolate, bagpipes, Irish Wolfhounds, and plenty of Holiday cheer!

Corrigan Sports is committed to continuing the traditions and culture that define the Celtic Solstice, taking the elements of past renditions and adding some new twists that will fit into the theme and make the event fun and enjoyable for all.

Learn more at www.celticsolstice.com

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

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

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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)

PAST METALS

Each year since 2016, The Baltimore Running Festival has featured an iconic landmark of Charm City inside the famous Crack the Crab Medal. Many of these landmarks can be seen along the Baltimore Marathon course and hold great significance to the history of the city. Regardless of the distance you will be running on race day, you will get to own a piece of Baltimore Running Festival history.

How did you start getting into running?

In 1981, I ruptured a disc in my back, the Navy was going to medically disqualify me from submarine duty, this was unacceptable to me. I made a deal with the medical review board that if I completed a marathon, I was fit to remain on subs. I ran the Hunter Army Airfield MARATHON in Savannah, GA in 3:45, and was allowed to stay on subs.

What year was your first Baltimore Running Festival?

I was at the first BRF, but due to a hamstring injury, I couldn’t complete the marathon.

Give us a little background on what you do when running in these events. I dedicate all my marathons and Half Marathons to Fallen Heroes, young military who have made the ultimate sacrifice, I also honor police who were killed protecting us.

I carry a 3 by 5 American Flag, and during the event I tell other runners about these heroes.

What inspired you to run for those who have served our country and lost their lives?

I got tired of the media reporting about actors from Hollywood and nothing

being mentioned about these young men and women who gave up their lives and I tried to think of a way to honor them and inform others about what they did. Running marathons gave me the way to do this.

What is your favorite memory of the Baltimore Running Festival? Hands down, my 200th MARATHON. I was given an experience I will remember till I pass on. From the volunteer relay teams who stayed with me, to the Baltimore Police who provided me with a motorcycle escort to the finish to meeting the family of the young man I was HONORING,I still get emotional thinking about it.

Why end your Half Marathon career in Baltimore?

Charm City is an amazing place to run, and CSE has been such a great supporter of my mission, I couldn’t think of a better place to do my last half.

Anything else you would like to share/tell us?

Though this is my last half, I will continue to do 5k and 10k runs to honor Fallen Heroes for as long as I can. Even when I am unable to run/walk races, I will continue to volunteer at CSE events.

SID BUSCH

2022 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. 8: 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.

RETURN TO NORMAL

WITH ALL THAT BEHIND US, WE ARE EAGER TO BRING BACK MANY OF THE COMFORTS THAT OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE GROWN TO LOVE.

COVID screwed up everything, but the running universe was tilted from its axis as far as any industry in the country outside of the medical world.

With all that behind us, we are eager to bring back many of the comforts that our participants have grown to love. In many cases, it is these things that take the Baltimore Running Festival from a run and makes it into a race!

While many of the small Mom & Pop running vendors were forced from business during the dormant pandemic years, we are thrilled to be able to host a live expo at the Baltimore Convention Center this year. Some of our top sponsors have committed to attend and help to make the expo as lively as past events.

The camaraderie and excitement of the mass start is also back. Nothing gets the heart pumping as much as toeing the starting line

with thousands of your new closest friends. The small 250-at-a-time waves took much of the umph out of the race experience and many of us are happy to wave bye-bye to those.

Probably the most appreciated returning element is the full blown, volunteer led water stops. Social distancing and sanitation protocols made distributing water and Gatorade to thousands in single serve cups a no-no. Not to mention the challenges of getting already hamstrung charities and organizations to staff the stop. 2022 will see the return of these smiling and cheering faces as you make your way around Charm City this year.

The past two years have a been a challenge that many race companies have been unable to survive. We are excited to be back for our 22nd year and even more thrilled to be able to bring your race experience back to a level that we enjoyed prior to 2020.

CHAPLIN STORY

DANIEL

A leader in the community and ray of hope to those who need it, Daniel Chaplin has had to overcome challenges his entire life. Chaplin looks to become the first ever person with Down Syndrome to complete 50 half marathons in 50 states. This year on October 15th, he will look to conquer his next challenge, continuing his quest at the Baltimore Marathon.

In 2012, Chaplin had to run a 5k for a final project at Samford University and realized he had found a new passion. Slowly he began running more 5ks and continued to increase his distance each time. He then challenged himself to finish a half marathon. He liked it so much that afterward, he joined the 50 states half marathon club, and never looked back. Chaplin looks back on his accomplishments and the journey so far to finish this incredible obstacle. “My friends and family have supported me throughout this journey. All this

training and running has changed me in a significant way. I find myself having to fight the tears because I never thought I’d be able to run a half marathon, marathon, or any race since I have had to overcome so many odds and obstacles associated with Down syndrome.” Throughout this endeavor, Chaplin looks to inspire those who believe they can’t do it, by showing them anything is possible if you try and work to achieve it. He has done so much to raise awareness and support for the down syndrome community. To him, finishing a half marathon is more than completing a personal goal, but inspiring those who need support.

On October 15th, Daniel will toe the line at the Inner Harbor to complete his 40th Half Marathon at the Baltimore Running Festival. His journey to spread awareness of Down Syndrome and the inspiration he gives to everyone will be on full display this weekend.

“I find myself having to fight the tears because I never thought I’d be able to run a half marathon, marathon, or any race since I have had to overcome so many odds and obstacles associated with Down syndrome.”

BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL ALL-TIME RECORDS: TOP 10

Year Name Age Time

MEN’S MARATHON

2008 julius keter 19 2:11:56

2008 Tekeste kebede 29 2:13:00

2012 Stpephen muange 31 2:13:08

2012 Tesfaye alemayehu 28 2:13:11

2010 David rutoh 24 2:13:11

2010 Juan cardona 36 2:13:29

2010 Kennedy kemei 32 2:13:43

2008 Christopher kipkering 24 2:13:44

2012 Ernest kebenei 27 2:13:50

2009 Alphonce yatich 25 2:14:04

WOMEN’S MARATHON

2011 Olena shurkhno 34 2:29:11

2011 Liudmila biktasheva 37 2:29:57

2011 Hellen kimatai 33 2:31:10

2009 Iuliia arkipova 25 2:32:09

2010 Olena shurkhno 33 2:32:17

2011 Natalia soklova 29 2:32:53

2011 Everlyne lagat 30 2:34:10

2006 Rima dubovik 21 2:35:44

2009 Tatiana pushkareva 24 2:35:45

2012 Elfheshe yado 25 2:38:46

2012 Malika mejdoub 30 2:38:46

Year name age time

MEN’S HALF MARATHON

2006 Valentine orare 28 1:03:44

2008 Girma tolla 32 1:04:23

2007 Girma tolla 31 1:04:27

2007 Worku beyi 20 1:04:34

2008 Worku beyi 21 1:05:24

2009 John crews 25 1:07:24

2014 Nick arciniaga 31 1:07:46

2009 Joel mwaura 26 1:08:05

2009 Grigoriy andreev 33 1:08:37

2017 Matt jablonski 24 1:08:50

WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON

2008 Belainesh gebre 20 1:13:14

2007 Belainesh zemedkun 19 1:14:45

2009 Kayoko obata 38 1:15:17

2007 Nadezhda trilinskaya 28 1:16:54

2008 Buzunesh deba 21 1:16:56

2007 Maria busienei 22 1:17:03

2008 Phebe ko 25 1:18:09

2007 Atalelech ketema 24 1:18:28

2012 Katie hursey 23 1:18:30

2007 Tara wojciechowski 32 1:18:39

PAST CHAMPIONS

Year Name

MEN’S MARATHON

Time

2001 Luka Cherono 2:19:44

2002 Erick Kimayo 2:17:43

2003 Erick Kimayo 2:18:40

2004 John Itati 2:14:51

2005 Mykola Antonenko 2:15:40

2006 Yirefu Birhanu 2:16:26

2007 John Itati 2:16:24

2008 Julius Keter* 2:11:56

2009 Alphonce Yatich 2:14:04

2010 David Rutoh 2:13:11

2011 Stephen Muange 2:15:16

2012 Stephen Muange 2:13:08

2013 Dave Berdan 2:30:06

2014 Brian Rosenberg 2:33:27

2015 Dave Berdan 2:30:22

2016 Patrick Hearn 2:26:19

2017 Jordan Tropf 2:29:06

2018 Jeffrey Redfern 2:30:26

2019 Jeremy Ardanuy 2:27:16

2021 Jeremy Ardanuy 2:26:49

WOMEN’S MARATHON

2001 Elvira Kolpakova 2:52:08

2002 Elvira Kolpakova 2:50:00

2003 Elvira Kolpakova 2:48:49

2004 Ramilia Burangulova 2:40:21

2005 Ramilia Burangulova 2:42:00

2006 Rima Dubovik 2:35:45

2007 Gladys Asiba 2:36:27

2008 Maria Portilla 2:36:32

2009 Iulia Arkipova 2:32:09

2010 Olena Shurkhno 2:32:17

2011 Olena Shurkhno* 2:29:11

2012 Elfheshe Yado 2:38:46

2013 Elizabeth Perry 2:58:01

2014 Alex Wang 2:58:41

2015 Caitlin Gaughan 2:58:13

2016 Caitlyn Tateishi 2:55:42

2017 Silvia Baag 2:58:36

2018 Julia Roman-Duval 2:47:42

2019 Natalie Atabek 2:58:57

2021 Joanna Hayes 3:10:11

Year Name Time

MEN’S HALF MARATHON

2003 Gabriel Muchiri 1:06:55

2004 Haji Abdrrahim 1:03:45

2005 Samual Ndereba 1:06:11

2006 Valentine Orare* 1:03:44

2007 Girma Tolla 1:04:27

2008 Girma Tolla 1:04:23

2009 John Crews 1:07:24

2010 Sean Sharpe 1:14:51

2011 Habib Ettarfaoui 1:11:59

2012 Nate Brigham 1:11:39

2013 Stephen Febish 1:11:49

2014 Nick Arciniaga 1:07:46

2015 Matt Jablonski 1:09:13

2016 Dustin Whitlow 1:13:29

2017 Matt Jablonski 1:08:50

2018 Sven Schenk 1:12:52

2019 Tyler Muse 1:09:06

2021 John Reniewicki 1:09:46

WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON

2003 Dorota Gruca 1:20:52

2004 Silvia Skvortsova 1:15:30

2005 Natalya Berkut 1:15:12

2006 Lyubov Denisova 1:15:13

2007 Belainesh Zemedkun 1:14:45

2008 Belainesh Gebre* 1:13:14

2009 Kayoko Obata 1:15:17

2010 Mary Kelly 1:27:03

2011 Katrin Kreil 1:24:07

2012 Katie Hursey 1:18:30

2013 Jen Ecker 1:25:34

2014 Julia Roman-Duval 1:20:54

2015 Jennifer Ecker 1:23:34

2016 Brenda Hodge 1:26:54

2017 Jennifer Paul 1:23:46

2018 Yiou Wang 1:20:29

2019 Kaitlyn Govatos 1:23:45

2021 Sarah Williams 1:20:39

FEATURED 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.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DETERMINNATION

PACING FOR PARKINSON

Pacing for Parkinson’s (P4P) is a volunteer-led campaign that raises awareness of and funds for Parkinson’s disease research, community outreach, education, and patient care at Johns Hopkins by participating at the Baltimore Running Festival each year. The Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center provides comprehensive, compassionate, and timely treatment to people living with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.

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

DetermiNation is the American Cancer Society’s event endurance program, spanning a variety of 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 absolutely relentless in the fight against cancer.

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.

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.

JOURNALISM MATTERS today more than ever.

JOURNALISM MATTERS today more than ever.

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Name Hometown

Nicolas Giovanni Aguirre Chester, MD

Nicolas Aguirre Stevensville, MD

Richard Burrowes Pikesville, MD

Natalie Burrowes Pikesville, MD

Sid Busch Goose Creek, SC

Christine Christensen Middletown,MD

Rodmond Churchill Silver Spring, MD

John Coon Seven Valleys, PA

Colleen Dolnik Schenectady, NY

Nicole Gebhard Curtis Bay, MD

Megan Gerlings Beltsville, MD

Ashley Hackley Herndon, VA

Fan Li Newark, DE

Michael Lieske Baltimore, MD

Randy Lohman Keedysville, MD

Tanka Magar Nottingham, MD

Jason Malnar Ijamsville, MD

Jason McLaughlin Sparrows Point, MD

Elizabeth McVey-Calunod Gordonville, PA

Dean Milligan Bel Air, MD

Kushal Patel Pasadena, MD

Edwin Rodriguez College Park, MD

Gregory Rouson Alexandria, VA

Edward Ruzek Waldorf, MD

Melinda Saraullo Shrewsbury, PA

Brian Sevilla Baltimore, MD

Jacqueline Sherwin Westminster, MD

Lincoln Stokes Gwynn Oak, MD

Kristen Thompson Dover, DE

Kristin Thompson Owings Mills, MD

Jesse Tosten Hopewell, NJ

Alison Wasserman Bryn Mawr, PA

Staci Williams Wilmington, DE

Karley Zinsmeister Glen Burnie, MD

This group of runners participated in the Delaware Running Festival, Frederick Running Festival, Baltimore 10 miler and Baltimore Running Festival this year. By running in every event, and the Nut Job and Baltimoron challenges, they earned 10 total medals from Corrigan Sports’ 2022 signature east coast events. That’s 4 events, 6 distances/ races plus bonus medals for the Nut Job, Baltimoron, Big Freakin’ Deal and King Crab Challenges.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT!

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HIGH ABOVE CHARM CITY

The tower has provided artists, writers, jewelers, architects, and more a space within to create, exhibit, interact with, and sell to the public. Gallery spaces showcase local and regional artists through free exhibitions, receptions and other events such as music and spoken word performances.

BUILDING HISTORY

The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, originally The Emerson Tower, has been a Baltimore landmark since its construction in 1911 and was the tallest building in Baltimore at the time. This historic structure, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was modeled after the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. The tower was designed by Joseph Evans Sperry and built by Captain Isaac Emerson. Captain Isaac Emerson, the inventor of the headache remedy Bromo Seltzer and builder of the Bromo Seltzer Tower, had a genuine interest in the City of Baltimore as one of his contemporaries noted, “...he interests himself thoroughly in everything tending to advance our city, and is a patron of all worthy enterprises

THE BROMO SELTZER ARTS TOWER HAS BEEN A PART OF BALTIMORE’S SKYLINE SINCE 1911 AND IS FEATURED ON THE INTERIOR OF YOUR CRACK THE CRAB FINISHER MEDAL.

seeking to push Baltimore to the front.”

After an extensive renovation, the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts officially opened the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower with studio spaces for visual and literary artists in 2008. The most interesting feature is the stillfunctioning tower clock, the face of which displays the word BROMO-SELTZER instead of numbers. Designed by Seth Thomas in 1911, it was the largest four-dial gravity-driven nonchiming clock in the world. A full restoration of the clock was completed in 2017. The original tower was topped by a 51-foot revolving replica of the blue Bromo-Seltzer bottle, which was illuminated with 596 lights and could be seen 20 miles away. Due to structural concerns, the bottle was removed in 1936. Also inside the Tower is the Emerson/Maryland Glass Museum which houses the largest collection of Bromo Seltzer and Maryland Glass bottles in existence. The Museum is on the 15th floor and is on loan from and curated by Ernest Dimler. The Bromo Seltzer Tower is located at 21 S. Eutaw Street at Lombard Street on the Westside of downtown Baltimore.