Baltimore Marathon

The Baltimore Marathon drew in a record 17,922 participants which generated twenty-two million for the city of Baltimors' coffers. Well over 49,000 visitors came to the downtown area for the record setting marathon run.

General News Biz Journal

Nov 07, 2008

Julius Keter won the Baltimore marathon with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 56 seconds that broke the previous record of 2 hours 14 minutes and 51 seconds set in 2004 by John Itati, also of Kenya. Keter also broke the state marathon record of 2:13:46, set in 1977 by Garry Bjorklund. Maria Portilla of Peru won the women's marathon with a time of 2 hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds. She finished second in the Baltimore Marathon last year, with a time of 2:36:23.

General News Baltimore Sun

Oct 13, 2008

Among the record setting 18,000 runners participating in the Baltimore Marathon will be John Schafer. He is a type I diabetic and a former cigarette smoker turned personal trainer and helping other people get fit. Runners from all 50 states and 28 countries will be participating in the marathon

General News WJZ

Oct 10, 2008

Baltimore transportation officials have announced temporary street closures and parking restrictions tomorrow across the city for the eighth Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival. The main event, the 26.2 mile marathon, will begin at 8 a.m. at Paca and Pratt streets. Traffic along MLK Jr. Boulevard will remain open in both directions during the marathon.

General News Baltimore Sun

Oct 10, 2008