RACE day: Saturday, AUGUST 30, 2025
Race Day Schedule
START: 7:30AM
Packet PickUp
Monday, August 25th from 4PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Annapolis
87 Forest Plaza
Annapolis, MD 21401
Tuesday, August 26th from 4PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S. Main Street #2
Bel Air, MD 21014
Wednesday, August 27th from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Columbia
7090 Deepage Drive
Columbia, MD 21045
Thursday, August 28th from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Fells Point
1500 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Friday, August 29th from 12PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Timonium
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Saturday, August 30th (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. Packets will not begin shipping until 9/10/25. 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 9th at 11:59 pm.
Virtual participants will have their race packet mailed to them 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 8th.
what do you get for your entry?
2025 Charles Street 12 Premium
The Charles Street 12 premium is always a runner favorite, and the 2025 edition will be no exception! Keep an eye on our Instagram (@charmcityrun) for a reveal coming closer to race day!
Finisher Medal
All participants in the individual and team relay races will receive a finishers medal.
FREE Downloadable Race Photos
Post-Race Party
After you finish the race the party begins! Participants have access to the after-party in downtown Baltimore City which includes the following. Click here for more information.
BUS TRANSPORTATION TO THE START
Bus transportation is included in the race registration fee. Please note: There is no parking at The Shops at Kenilworth (start line). The provided bus transportation takes participants from the finish line area in downtown Baltimore City to the start line (or relay exchange point) PRIOR TO THE RACE START. Relay participants completing the first leg of the race will receive bus transportation to the finish line downtown Baltimore City. There is no bus transportation from downtown Baltimore City back to the start line at Kenilworth post-race.
Buses will depart from downtown Baltimore City beginning at 5:30am. The last bus will depart promptly at 6:45am. Designated buses will head to the race start at The Shops at Kenilworth or the relay leg two start at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
COURSE
Starts at the Shops at Kenilworth. Ends in downtown Baltimore City. Run from Baltimore County to Baltimore City down one of Baltimore’s most historic streets!
Course Time Limit: The Charles Street 12 has a course time limit of 3 hours (this is calculated from the time your wave crosses the start line).
Click here for a course map.
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, and 80+. 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 IN THE INNER HARBOR
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 NEAR THE SHOPS AT KENILWORTH
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 3rd).
You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on August 30th.
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 7th 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 with the hashtags #chuck12 #charmcityrun.
*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 16, 2025 (2 weeks prior to race day) - $33.80
August 17, 2025 - August 29, 2025 - $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 August 29, 2025. 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 2025 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.