Baltimore Marathon

Baltimore, MD|Saturday, October 17, 2026|93 days away
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Weather

Climate Avg
TimeTempDew PtHumidityWindConditions
Start51.3 – 51.3°F46° Ideal82 – 82%6 mph NWPartly cloudy
8:00 AM51.6 – 51.6°F47° Ideal84 – 84%6 mph NWPartly cloudy
9:00 AM48.2 – 48.2°F36° Crisp63 – 63%6 mph NWClear sky
10:00 AM57.3 – 57.3°F48° Ideal71 – 71%6 mph NPartly cloudy
11:00 AM59.7 – 59.7°F46° Ideal61 – 61%7 mph NDrizzle
Finish60.5 – 60.5°F45° Ideal57 – 57%7 mph NDrizzle

Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 77 days.

Elevation Profile

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Course Stats

Net Elevation
+0 ft
Distance
26.22 mi
Total Gain
+1,361 ft
Total Loss
-1,361 ft
Max Grade
17.8%
Altitude
43 ft

Mile Splits

MileGrade
1+0.1%
2-0.2%
3-0.2%
4-0.4%
5+0.2%
6+0.0%
7+0.0%
8+1.2%
9-0.2%
10+0.9%
11-0.8%
12+0.9%
13+0.5%
14+0.3%
15-0.5%
16+2.0%
17+1.0%
18-0.1%
19-0.1%
20-1.8%
21-0.3%
22+1.3%
23-0.4%
24-0.5%
25-1.9%
26-0.8%

RM Difficulty Index

47/100Challenging
The Baltimore Marathon profile costs 2:01 vs a flat course at 4:00-marathon pace. Ranked #6 of 38 marathon courses see the full rankings.

Race-Day Weather History

Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 53°F with a 40°F dew point and 8 mph wind. 1 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.

YearTempDew PtWindRainSky
202548°F35°F6 mphClear
202256°F55°F8 mphPartly cloudy
201953°F40°F19 mphPartly cloudy
201852°F40°F9 mphPartly cloudy
201661°F58°F5 mphClear

Morning conditions (race window) on the Baltimore Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.

Baltimore Marathon FAQ

When is the next Baltimore Marathon?

The next Baltimore Marathon is on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

How long is the Baltimore Marathon?

The Baltimore Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Baltimore, MD.

How much elevation gain does the Baltimore Marathon have?

The Baltimore Marathon has about 1,361 ft (415 m) of climbing and 1,361 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 17.8%.

Is the Baltimore Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?

The Baltimore Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net +0 m). With 1,361 ft of total climbing along the way, the profile rolls even though the net change is small.

How hard is the Baltimore Marathon?

Runner's Math scores the Baltimore Marathon 47/100 (Challenging) — #6 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 2:01 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.

What's the weather usually like at the Baltimore Marathon?

Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 53°F with a 40°F dew point and 8 mph wind. 1 of 5 years were warm enough to slow race pace.