24th Annual Baltimore Running Festival Celebrates 12,000 Runners and Charitable Achievements

October 21, 2024

Baltimore, MD /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/– The 24th annual Baltimore Running Festival took place on October 19th, bringing together a crowd of 12,000 runners from 19 Countries and 47 states and tens of thousands of spectators for one of the city’s most celebrated events. Participants raced across four signature events: the Full Marathon, CareFirst Half Marathon, Pandora 10K, and 5K.

Gaithersburg, MD native Willy Fink took the top spot in the Full Marathon, crossing the finish line with an impressive time of 2 hours and 21 minutes. In the women’s division, Sara Kenefick from Charlotte, NC, with a time of 3 hours and 3 minutes.

In addition to the competitive races, the event’s Charity Chasers added an inspiring element of philanthropy. Two participants started their races from last place, earning $2 for each runner they passed, thanks to a charitable contribution by Corrigan Sports Enterprises.

• Sergeant Eberenna Anyanwu from the Baltimore City Police Department participated in the Half Marathon, passing 1,788 runners and raising $3,576 for the Signal 13 Foundation, an organization that supports Baltimore City Police officers and their families.
• Dan Reeves ran in the Full Marathon, passing 1,404 runners and contributing $2,808 to Athletes Serving Athletes, a nonprofit empowering athletes living with disabilities.

“This year’s Baltimore Running Festival was not only about pushing physical limits but also about giving back to our community,” said Lee Corrigan, president of Corrigan Sports. “The Charity Chasers are a testament to the incredible spirit of our runners, and we’re honored to contribute to these important causes. Overall, the event was a big success for the city, many runners were impressed at the fan support throughout the city”

Economic impact estimates that over 25 Million dollars was pumped into the local economy and close to a million dollars was raised by the over 2,000 charity group runners who participated this year.

About the Corrigan Sports Enterprises

Corrigan Sports Enterprises has earned its national reputation by owning and operating some of the largest events in the endurance industry. Founded in 2001, CSE owns and/or operates marquee events such as the Baltimore Running Festival, Frederick Running Festival, Baltimore 10-Miler, and The Bay Bridge Run. For more information visit: www.corrigansports.com.

For more information, visit www.thebaltimoremarathon.com or follow us on social media @BaltimoreRunFest.