A Celebration of Baltimore History on Foot

The Under Armour Charles Street 12 presented by KELLY and 2-Person Relay presented by HEX starts at the Shops at Kenilworth on Kenilworth Drive, and continues south via the Towson bypass to Towsontown Boulevard. After turning right on Towsontown Boulevard, runners will turn left on Osler and run past Towson University and the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Osler dead-ends at Stevenson Road and runners will turn right traveling past the Rodgers Forge – Dumbarton Fields, through the Rodgers Forge neighborhood before making a left on Charles Street and heading downtown on beautiful Charles Street, a National Scenic Byway. Runners will enjoy running through Charm City’s most charming neighborhoods and past Maryland’s most esteemed religious, historical and educational institutions. When runners finish the long descent through Inner Harbor, they will run along Key Highway and finish at Under Armour's iconic waterfront headquarters in Locust Point for a post-race celebration.

Seen on the run

At Charm City Run, our groups are all about educating you on the training process as well as the social aspect of running.  We love to teach about our sport but also meet new friends, relax, and have fun.  Our no pressure, all inclusive groups will get you safely to the finish line.

The Under Armour Charles Street 12 presented by KELLY is a beautiful race that runs 12 glorious miles down Baltimore’s historic street.   Train with your local running store for 12 weeks and then run your hometown race. You will meet new running friends and get running advice all while training for an achieving your goal safely.

As part of the group, you will have access to both beginner and intermediate training plans, as well as expert coaching advice, supported group runs, nutrition and injury prevention clinics, technical training shirt and a 10% store discount.