Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $75 · goes up to $80 on Nov 1, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:30 AM | $75$80 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| ASA 10K | 10K | Apr 24, 20278:30 AM | $90$95 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Apr 24, 2027 | $65$70 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $80 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $75 until Oct 31, then $80 until Dec 31, then $90 until Feb 28, then $95 until Mar 31, then $100 until Apr 24.
- ASA 10K: $90 until Feb 28, then $95 until Mar 31, then $100 until Apr 24.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 10K in Maryland, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Maryland runs 1:02:59, about 10:08 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:02 and men in 57:12.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:17 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Harbor Point, Baltimore, MD 21231
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (6 years)Aggregated from official results (Charm City Run Events) for Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 48:05 or better, the top quarter in 54:25, and half the field in 1:02:59; the last tenth came in after 1:23:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 50:02 | 42:26 |
| 20-29 | 37:46 | 32:08 |
| 30-39 | 37:27 | 32:53 |
| 40-49 | 46:29 | 38:48 |
| 50-59 | 48:13 | 41:38 |
| 60-69 | 52:20 | 47:04 |
| 70+ | 1:11:42 | 59:07 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 46 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits 10K year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 1,668 to 2,432 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:01:05 to 1:02:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,432 (+12%) | 1:02:59 | under 48:05 | 30:51 |
| 2025 | 2,169 (same) | 1:01:45 | under 47:13 | 31:08 |
| 2024 | 2,164 (+2%) | 1:02:39 | under 48:22 | 31:53 |
| 2023 | 2,132 (+7%) | 1:01:04 | under 47:09 | 32:24 |
| 2022 | 2,000 (+20%) | 1:01:38 | under 47:27 | 32:13 |
| 2021 | 1,668 | 1:01:05 | under 47:37 | 31:13 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Maryland 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:25, against 54:58 in a typical Maryland 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 24 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Harbor Point, Baltimore, MD 21231Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- Premium Size
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 6, 2024), 2023 (Apr 8, 2023), 2022 (Apr 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $75 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $75, entry is about 67 percent above a typical 10K in Maryland, which costs $45 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 2,432 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 1:02:59 and the winner ran 30:51.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:25, against 54:58 in a typical Maryland 10K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Harbor Point, Baltimore, MD 21231.
From the organizers
BECOME PART OF THE SOLE
The Baltimore classic is back and better than ever before. With a brand new date & a brand new look, but the same SOLE. April 24th is the day Baltimore runs together.
Starting and ending in Harbor Point, the Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits features a beautiful course along Baltimore's Inner Harbor and surrounding communities at the height of spring. Awesome race premiums, an amazing post-race party, drinks & snacks, and a DJ await once you cross the finish line!
The Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits is the 2nd Race in the B3 Distance Series.