The Course

We are thrilled to be going back to Rash Field, one of our original race locations! This larger venue will serve a greater number of race participants, volunteers, spectators, and village booths.

 

START on Key Highway in front of Rash Field

East on Key Highway

Right on Jackson Street

Right on Fort Avenue

Right on Race Street

Left on W. Ostend Street

Right on Leadenhall Street

Right on W. Hamburg Street

Left on S. Charles Street

Right on Henrietta Street

Right on Light Street, make immediate left onto Warren Avenue

Left on William Street

Right on Key Highway

Left on Valencia Court, leads to Harbor Promenade

Follow promenade past the Rusty Scupper to finish on harbor side of Rash Field

 

Directions & Parking

The following directions are to Rash Field, the race location. There is no parking directly at Rash Field.  The Rusty Scupper parking lot is reserved for Race Officials and Sponsors only. 

 

You are encouraged to arrive early and carpool.  On-street parking is available, however it fills up quickly (check for meters and permit only sections).  Public garages in the Inner Harbor area will be open with standard rates.

 

The BWC 5K has arranged for the Camden Yards Stadium Lot C to be open for race day morning.  The cost is $10 per car. This can be the easiest lot to get to, and is approximately a 20-minute walk to Rash Field.  Directions to Lot C are included below as well.

 

Directions to Rash Field, BWC 5K Race Location

From the North: I-83 South to Lombard Street, west on Lombard. Turn left on Light Street and continue past the Inner Harbor. Turn left on Key Highway. Rash Field is located on Key Highway just past the Science Center on your left.

From the West and South: I-95 North from Baltimore Beltway, I-695. Take Key Highway exit 55. Left at light, go under the overpass and left onto Key Highway. Rash Field is on your right (just past the Rusty Scupper) as you approach the Science Center.

 

Directions to Camden Yards Stadium Lot C, BWC 5K Race Parking

Camden Yards parking website:   http://mlb.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/transportation/index.jsp

 

From the North: I-83 South to Lombard Street, west on Lombard. Turn left on Howard Street. Turn right at the 3rd light into the Stadium parking lots.  Make an immediate left and follow signs to Lot C off of Lee Street.

From the West and South: I-95 North from Baltimore Beltway, I-695.  Take Russell St. exit North (exit 52).  Proceed past Raven’s Stadium and turn right onto Lee Street.  Lot C will be on your right.

 

Public Transportation

Metro:  Operates beginning 6am on Sundays from Owings Mills to Charles Center or Shot Tower and walk over to science center. Metro Schedule
Light Rail: Does not operate until 11am on Sundays. Light Rail Schedule
Taxi: Yellow Cab of Baltimore

 

 

 

Race Start Times

The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. The Jenny Smith Kids Fun Run begins at 9 a.m.

Walkers in the 5K are welcome! We ask that racers line up at the start line in order of pace; this would put walkers toward the back.

 

Children Participants?

Children who are able to walk/run the 5K may participate—just sign them up accordingly, and a guardian over 18 must sign the waiver.  Otherwise, the Jenny Smith Kids Fun Run is available for those 8 and under.

 

Men Participants?

The Baltimore Women's Classic is a women-only race (the country's second oldest!) so men may not participate in the race. But we'd love to have them as volunteers. 

 

Race Confirmations

We do not send registration confirmations, but if you sign up for our e-newsletter, you will receive up-to-date information, including race details.

 

BWC is "Chip Timed"

Timing chips will be available at all packet pick-up locations and on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m.  Chips are collected at the finish line by a helpful volunteer.

 

Packet Pick-Up

You can pick up your race materials (shirt, timing chip, race bib, and goody bag) at the following dates and locations:

Thursday, June 23 - Hunt Valley Town Centre - 12:00-7:00 p.m.

118 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley 21030

Between Wegman's and DSW, there are smaller shops. In the middle of these shops, there is a median area. We are going to be in that area, across from the escalators, under a tent.

 

Friday, June 24 - City Sports, Harbor East - 12:00- 7:00 p.m.

809 Aliceanna Street, 21202

Saturday, June 25 - Charm City Run, Timonium - 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

2045 York Road, 21093

 

And on race day starting at 6:30 a.m.

You can also register in person at any of these locations, but onlythe first 2,500 are guaranteed a shirt and goody bag!

 

Teams

Any group of 5 or more can be a team! Each person can register themselves and enter the team name and captain's name on their registration form.A prize is given to the largest team, awarded at the post-race award ceremony!

 

Medical Support Staff

There will be police and medical staff. There will also be two waterstops along the race course in case our participants need to stop for a drink.  

 

Jogging Strollers?

YES, the BWC allows women with jogging strollers to participate in the Classic. We only ask that you line up at the back of the pack at the start line so that you do not impede the progress of other runners. As the Baltimore Women's Classic is a chip-timed event, your location at the start will not impact you receiving your "true" race time. Your chip will register when your cross the start line and when you cross the finish, so that you will receive your correct race time in spite of your start location. No bikes, skates, pets, skateboards are allowed on the course.

 

Post-Race Activities

• Our Festival Village will feature sponsors and  many other exhibitors that cater to a variety of women's interests.  Bring your wallets (use bag check for during the race) and stop by our village on Rash Field before and after the race.
• Awards Ceremony, random prize distribution, sponsor recognition and music will be at the stage
• The Jenny Smith Kids Fun Run at 9:00 a.m.

 

Awards!!!

• Beautiful crystal awards, designed and provided by Smyth Jewelers, plus certificates to a New Balance retail store to all overall and top three finishers in age groups.
• Cash prizes and $125 gift certificate to New Balance retail store for the top three women overall ($300, $200, $100), and to the top master (40+, $100) and top grandmaster (50+, $100)
• New Balance retail store certificates to top three finishers in age groups - $100, $75, $50. Age groups are 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, and in five-year increments up to 70 & over.
• Prize for the largest team
• Special recognition for all mother/daughter participants
• Elite fundraisers (those raising $750 or more by June 1) will receive extra prizes

 

Fund Raising for the BWC

You can create your own fund raising page for the Baltimore Women's Classic and collect online donations. You don't have to be a participant in the event to raise funds! Set up your own page, connect it to Facebook and Twitter, email everyone you know, and watch your dollars grow! You can also print out a PDF pledge form and either mail in your donations or bring the cash and checks to race day registration. Checks should be made payable to Baltimore Women's Classic.

New to 2011 - be an "Elite Fundraiser" by raising at least $750 by June 1st and receive special treatment on race day! Along the way you will receive one-on-one fundraising coaching from our BWC Elite Team captain.   Regardless of where you are in the pack - we think your HEART and DRIVE for the cause make you ELITE!!!!  

 

Stay for the Weekend

Check out this local resource for hotels in the area.  

 

Additional questions not answered here? Contact us.