RACE day: Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
Race Day Schedule
START: 7:30AM
what do you get for your entry?
Premium & Medal
The Charles Street 12 premium is always a runner favorite, and the 2026 edition will be no exception! This year’s premium will be a Crew neck sweatshirt. Sizing is unisex, so choose the color you like best! All participants in the individual and team relay races will receive a finishers medal.
FREE Downloadable Race Photos
Race photos will be taken by the talented ChessiePhoto! A link to FREE finisher photos (tagged by bib number) will go out to participants post-race. Candid photography by our staff photographer, Morgan McHenry, will be featured on Instagram first and then the full album will be posted to our Facebook page!
POST-RACE PARTY
After you finish the race the party begins! Participants have access to the after-party which includes the following:
Post-race meal.
Live music on the main stage with the band.
1 complimentary beer for individuals 21+
Bananas and post-race snacks
Charm City Run Pop-Up Shop
Packet PickUp
Monday, August 31st from 4PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Annapolis
87 Forest Plaza
Annapolis, MD 21401
Tuesday, September 1st from 4PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S. Main Street #2
Bel Air, MD 21014
Wednesday, September 2nd from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Columbia
7090 Deepage Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
Thursday, September 3rd from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Fells Point
1500 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Friday, September 4th from 2PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Timonium
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Saturday, September 5th (Race Day) beginning at 6:00 AM
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Drive
Towson, MD US 21204
*Packet Pickup locations and times are subject to change. Final Packet Pickup information will be sent in pre-race emails.
Please note: 2-Person Relay bibs that have not been picked up by the end of Friday's pickup will only be available at the bus loading zone in downtown Baltimore City (location will be announced closer to race day) from 5:15 AM to 6:30 AM. Relay bibs will not be available for pickup on Saturday at the Shops at Kenilworth.
If you wish to pick up someone else's packet you must present their pre-race email that contains their QR code. We appreciate your cooperation with this.
Virtual race participants may pick up their race packet at any of the pickup opportunities listed above, or have their packet shipped directly to them at no additional cost. Virtual packets will not begin shipping until 9/8/26. If you need to edit your mailing address please click here to go to your RunSignUp profile, scroll down to Charles 12 under your upcoming races, and click “Manage Registration.”
All race packets will travel to each packet pickup location.
BIB MAILING OPTION
If you are participating in the in-person race and can not make it to the race packet pickup sessions, or if you simply prefer having the convenience, you may choose to have your race bib and shirt mailed to you for an extra fee. The bib mailing option will close on August 14th at 11:59 pm.
Virtual participants will have their race packet mailed to them (post race) automatically at no additional charge.
Please note: If you select the bib mailing option you cannot defer your entry to the following year after the bib mailing cutoff date of August 14th.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top three overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary Individuals; top Male, Female, and Non-Binary masters; and the top three males and females in the following age groups:
14 and under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80 and over
An award will be given to the top three relay teams overall.
Overall awards are determined by gun time, and age-group awards are determined by chip time. There is no double dipping.
HOTELS
HOTEL INFORMATION CLOSER TO THE FINISH LINE
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna Street, (410) 385-3000
Renaissance Baltimore Harbor Place, 202 E. Pratt Street, (410) 547-1200
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 101 President Street, (410) 837-990
HOTEL INFORMATION CLOSER TO THE START LINE
Sheraton Baltimore North, 903 Dulaney Valley Road, (410) 321-7400
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
We have created a virtual race option for those who would like to participate but are not local, or do not feel comfortable attending an in-person race at this time. Virtual race is available for $30 off current 12 Mile entry fees and $10 off current Relay entry fees. Here's how the virtual race works:
Register for the virtual event, and sign up for text or e-mail notifications
Your race swag will be available for pickup at our packet pickup sessions or can be mailed to you at no additional cost (packets not picked up at the packet pickup session will be mailed via USPS beginning September 8th).
You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on September 5th.
Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by September 6th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Results update in real time as people submit their times. Be sure to take a selfie and post on social media.
*Virtual race performances are not eligible for the overall event awards.
refund, TRANSFER, DEFERRAL, and cancellation Policies
We want to be completely transparent with our policies regarding refunds, deferrals, and cancellations. If you are interested in signing up for this race please read this section carefully prior to registering.
Refunds
Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
Deferrals
We offer the option for registrants to defer their entry to the following year's event based on Charm City Run's General Deferral fee schedule:
Until August 22, 2026 (2 weeks prior to race day) - $33.80
August 23, 2026 - September 4, 2026 - $44.40
Registrants may defer their entry by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race. Please note that if your materials have been mailed to you, the deferral option is no longer available.
Transfers
We offer the option for registrants to transfer their entry to another eligible participant up to September 4, 2026. After this deadline passes we are unable to allow transfers as race materials have been prepped for the event. Again, to be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy. Registrants may transfer their entry to another registrant by going into their profile on runsignup.com and choosing "Manage Registration" next to the race.
Cancellation
2020 showed just how unpredictable our world can be, and the running industry was certainly no exception. We know that it's important to have as much information at your disposal when making a decision whether to sign up for a race or not, and we want you to know exactly what your options will be should the 2026 in-person race not be able to take place as originally planned. Our regular cancellation policy found here covers scenarios that could prompt the cancellation of an event including weather, local emergencies, public health emergencies, etc. If you have any questions about our cancellation policy please email us at events@charmcityrun.com PRIOR to registering.
DOWNGRADES & UPGRADES
If you signed up for the individual 12-mile race and would like to downgrade to the relay or you signed up for the in-person race and would like to switch to the virtual race, you can make that change through your RunSignup account. Log on, click “Manage Registration” next to the race, click “Transfer Event,” and select the relay. Please note: you will not receive a credit or refund for any difference in price paid.
If you would like to switch from the relay to the individual 12-mile race you can follow the same steps above and select 12-Miler. You will be charged any difference in registration fee from when you originally signed up to the current price.