Event Parking

While numerous parking options are available for race BWC participants and spectators, having a plan prior to race day will help avoid early morning headaches.

Nearby Garages:

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot for the MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K presented by New Balance see below:

TIPS:

  • Traffic will be heavy on southbound 83/President Street leading up to race time as vehicles from the north enter Baltimore City. If you are traveling from the north you may want to consider exiting 83 prior to Fayette Street to avoid backups.

  • Prepaying for parking can be helpful, but also limits your options on race day if something unexpected occurs. Consider having a backup plan in case your intended garage is unavailable.

traffic advisory

Charm City Run Events will be holding their annual MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K presented by New Balance on Sunday, June 23, 2024.  Please note that road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect from as early as 12:00 a.m. EDT on event day.  Between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., people should expect substantial traffic congestion and considerable delays in the downtown area, which will not abate until after the conclusion of the running event.

The 5K course kicks off at 7:30 a.m. along Water Street in Downtown Baltimore and proceeds left on Commerce St, left across Pratt St to Light St (against the flow of traffic). Then, left on the promenade near the Visitors Center, around the World Trade Center, around lighthouse on Pier 5, right onto Eastern Ave and re-enter the Promenade and follow the water-front all the way to Central Ave. Participants will exit the promenade making a right onto Central, left on Point St, around Harbor Point Plaza and left onto S Caroline St.  Participants will continue North along S Caroline St, turn left onto Gough St, right on Lloyd St, left on Lombard and follow Lombard to the finish line on Market Place.

In preparation for the event, the following roadways will be closed to through traffic on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with detours and parking restrictions in effect:

  • Water St between Gay St and Market Pl

  • Market Pl between Water and Lombard Streets

  • Frederick St between Water St and E Baltimore St

  • Point St inside/around Harbor Point Plaza

  • Pratt St from Light to Commerce Streets

  • Lombard St from Lloyd St to Market Pl

In addition, one lane of travel will be coned off for participants along the race route wherever possible.

Transportation Enforcement Officers along with the Baltimore City Police will be stationed along the race route to help facilitate the movement of traffic.  Commuters should be aware that temporary traffic stops will be implemented for the safety of participants.  Citizens traveling in this vicinity should expect delays, allow additional travel time, and use alternate routes during the event.  Motorists traveling in this vicinity should be on the watch for pedestrians and changing traffic patterns, and are encouraged to use alternate routes

Before you head downtown, please check the City’s website, https://transportation.baltimorecity.gov/news/traffic-advisories, for any updates to the traffic advisory!

For further info on downtown parking options, check the Baltimore City Parking Authority’s website, https://parking.baltimorecity.gov/welcome-parking-authority.

 

 The following parking restrictions will be in effect along the route from 12:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.:

  • Along both sides of Water St between Gay St and Market Pl

  • Along both sides of Market Pl between Water and Lombard Streets

  • Along both sides of Frederick St between Water St and E Baltimore St

  • Point St inside/around Harbor Point Plaza