BALTIMORE — It's an event bringing home more than 10,000 people to Baltimore.
The 22nd annual Baltimore Running Festival is this Saturday, October 14.
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Last year, more than 11,000 people took part in several running events, including a marathon, a half marathon, 5 and 10K.
This year, roughly 12,000 runners from every state in the U.S. will be downtown running in one of those races.
City officials say this shines a positive spotlight on Baltimore.
"As runners lace up their shoes and explore every corner of the city, they embark on a unique memorial and memorable journey," said Assistant City Administrator Alan Robinson.
A unique Baltimore event for the runners, the Baltimor-on-a-thon
To medal, you have to complete the 5K and the half marathon, on the same day.
