MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K
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Event overview
The MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K presented by New Balance is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. The in-person event starts and finishes at Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. This is the 51st annual edition, with both an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K option.
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
Logistics, amenities and awards
The race is organized by Charm City Run Events. In-person participants receive a 2026 finisher medal, a race-themed T-shirt, a rose and a cool towel at the finish, and post-race snacks and beverages; participants 21+ are eligible for one complimentary alcoholic beverage at the post-race party. A bib-mailing option is available for in-person participants (closes June 7); virtual participants receive mailed packets at no extra charge beginning June 30.
The course has a 1.5-hour time limit from each wave start. Bikes, pets, roller skates, scooters and other wheeled devices are prohibited, except for jogging strollers; headphones are discouraged. Prizes include cash for the top three women overall ($500, $250, $150) and awards for top master, grandmaster and senior grandmaster ($150 each), plus age-group awards for standard age brackets. A post-race brunch buffet at Power Plant Live! is offered for $33.80 per ticket. Beneficiaries include House of Ruth Maryland and Soles for Souls. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.