Thousands run in Baltimore Running Festival with marathon and shorter races

Thousands of runners took to Baltimore's streets on Saturday for the 26th annual Baltimore Running Festival, according to FOX45 Baltimore. The event featured multiple races including a full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation expected approximately 15,000 participants, with the full 26.2-mile marathon starting at 8 a.m. at Paca and Camden streets. Runners made their way through various parts of the city during the event, FOX45 reported.

The festival included the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half-Marathon, the Royal Farms 5K, and the Apgfcu 10K races, providing options for runners of different levels, FOX45 noted.

After finishing their races, participants were able to enjoy post-race festivities to celebrate their accomplishments, FOX45 added.

The Baltimore Banner also provided live updates on the event, highlighting the community engagement and participation in the festival's various races.