Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Feb 13, 202710:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Bronze Sponsor | – | Feb 13, 202710:00 AM | $1500 | – |
| Exhibitor Table | – | Feb 13, 202710:00 AM | $500 | – |
| Gold Sponsor | – | Feb 13, 202710:00 AM | $5000 | – |
| Platinum Sponsor | – | Feb 13, 202710:00 AM | $10000 | – |
| Silver Sponsor | – | Feb 13, 202710:00 AM | $2500 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $40 until Nov 30, then $45 until Feb 12, then $50 until Feb 13.
- Bronze Sponsor: $1500 until Feb 13.
- Exhibitor Table: $500 until Feb 13.
- Gold Sponsor: $5000 until Feb 13.
Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Baltimore runs 33:57, about 10:56 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:37 and men in 29:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
West Shore Park, Baltimore, MD 21202
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 (3 years)Aggregated from official results (TCR Event Management) for Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:07 or better, the top quarter in 25:54, and half the field in 30:44; the last tenth came in after 44:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:15 | 17:26 |
| 20-29 | 22:04 | 17:36 |
| 30-39 | 21:44 | 17:58 |
| 40-49 | 23:44 | 18:24 |
| 50-59 | 25:16 | 21:05 |
| 60-69 | 52:35 | 31:34 |
| 70+ | n/a | 38:05 |
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 156 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 264 to 675 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:43 to 30:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 675 (+108%) | 30:44 | under 22:07 | 14:25 |
| 2025 | 325 (+23%) | 32:50 | under 23:30 | 16:59 |
| 2024 | 264 | 30:43 | under 23:31 | 18:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:54, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
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 February 13 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 59°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
- West Shore Park, Baltimore, MD 21202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- Cupid's Chase Nike Dri-Fit Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 8, 2025), 2024 (Feb 10, 2024), 2023 (Feb 11, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Cupid's Chase 5K Baltimore?
- Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 675 runners finished the 5K BALTIMORE; the median finish was 30:44 and the winner ran 14:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:54, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- West Shore Park, Baltimore, MD 21202.
From the organizers
Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.
The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.
This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.