Street closures and detours will delay Local Bus service in and around downtown Baltimore for the 2026 Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday, October 17. Allow extra travel time or take Light Rail or Metro Subway to avoid delays.
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Bus Service Impacts & Detours
Expect delays and detours on these routes throughout most of the day:

  • CityLink: All routes.
    Local Bus: 21, 22, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 65, 67, 71, 73, 76, 78, 80, 85, and 94.
  • Express Bus: 163

Light Rail & Metro Subway: Your Best Options

To avoid bus delays and street closures, Light Rail and Metro Subway are the best options for getting in and out of the city.

Light Rail 

Light Rail trains run about every 30 minutes, starting at 6 a.m. 

From Hunt Valley: Two special early morning trains will depart at 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.

From Glen Burnie / Cromwell: Regular Saturday schedule starting at 6 a.m. (arriving at Camden Station around 6:23 a.m.)

Metro Subway

Metro Subway trains run about every 20 minutes, starting at 6:05 a.m. from Owings Mills.

Parking: Free parking is available at all Metro Subway stations from Owings Mills to Mondawmin.

Getting to the Race Site:

  1. Exit at Charles Center Metro Station.
  2. Use the West entrance / Charles St escalator to reach street level.
  3. Walk down Baltimore Street, turn left at CFG Arena toward Camden Yards.
  4. The race site is approximately a 15-minute walk from the station.

Plan Your Trip & Track Your Ride

Use the Transit app for real-time Local Bus, Light Rail, and Metro Subway arrivals, and check active detours before you leave.

Pay from Your Phone with CharmPass

Skip the lines and pay your fare straight from your phone with the CharmPass app

  •  $4.60 Day Pass (Unlimited rides on Local Bus, Metro Subway, and Light Rail until 3 a.m. the day after you activate it.)
  •  $2.00 One-Way (Good for a single trip.)