Baltimore Marathon

Part of the Baltimore Running Festival, the Baltimore Marathon is an annual sporting event held in Baltimore, Maryland. The weekend event includes the main marathon as well as a half-marathon, a team relay, a 5K race and a kids fun run.

Fast Facts

1. First held: 2001
2. 2008 marathon: October 11, at 8:00 a.m.¹
3. Start location: Russell and Camden Streets¹
4. Sponsor: Under Armour¹
5. Many cash prizes including an $18,000 for first place¹
6. Runners divided by age groups¹
7. Special divisions for armed forces and those in wheelchairs¹
8. Raised over $2.5 million for charity²
9. Nearly 17,500 registered for the 2008 marathon³
10. Expected to bring $20 million to the local economy³

2008 Baltimore Marathon

Julius Keter, a runner from Kenya, won the men's portion of the 2008 Baltimore Marathon. Keter set a new record, completing the 26.2 mile race in two hours, 11 minutes and 56 seconds. On the women's side, Maria Portilla of Peru finished first with a time of two hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds.⁴

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