Packet pickup locations and times are listed below:

Monday, April 20th from 5PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Annapolis
87 Forest Plaza
Annapolis, MD 21401

Tuesday, April 21st from 5PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Bel Air
126 S. Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014

Wednesday, April 22nd from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Columbia
7090 Deepage Drive
Columbia, MD 21045

Thursday, April 23th from 3PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Timonium 
1313 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093

Friday, April 24th from 12PM-7PM
Charm City Run - Fells Point
1500 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

Saturday, April 25th (Race Day) - Starting at 6:30AM
Harbor Point
1310 Point Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

*Packet Pickup locations and times are subject to change. Final Packet Pickup information will be sent in pre-race emails.

Yes, someone can pick up your packet for you. They will just need your Registration QR code that you can find either in your registration confirmation email or pre-race email.

How to resend your race confirmation email

Yes, bag drop off is available at the race village at Harbor Point. Bag check will operate from 6:30AM to 11:00AM.

Please limit your checked bag to the one clear drawstring bag provided at all packet pickups.

Parking for the Sole of the City couldn’t be easier! With over 2,000 available spots at Harbor Point you can easily park onsite and walk to the start and finish lines.

A few things to keep in mind when parking:

1. Onsite garages are most easily accessed by traveling south on Caroline Street and turning right onto Dock Street. This will avoid road closures near the start and finish lines.

2. Traffic will be busiest from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM. Plan to arrive BEFORE 7:00 AM to minimize delays and set yourself up for a great race.

If you are taking an Uber/Lyft to the race or getting dropped off, the best place to be dropped off is at Baltimore Whole Foods Market (711 S Central Avenue) as a convenient drop point. From there it’s a 3 minute walk over the Central Avenue Bridge to the Central Plaza in Harbor Point.

There are portopots located at Harbor Point in the lower level parking lot adjacent to the parking line.

ADA restrooms can be found next to the finish line.

There will also be portopots located at each aid station (approximately miles 3.1 and 5).

Yes, race photography is provided by Chessie Photo and will be available in the days following the event on https://www.chessiephoto.com/. You will be able to search for your photos by your bib number.

An album of race photos will also be posted on the Charm City Run Facebook page.

All registrations are online and available until the race begins or it is sold out.

Sole of the City 10K participants receive this year's race shirt at packet pickup and a finisher medal upon completion of the race.

You can change your shirt size up until you pick up your race materials (subject to size availability).

Steps to change your shirt size:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing.
Select "Giveaway from top menu.

Click here for a short video on how to change your shirt size

You can transfer your registration to another person up until 11:59PM on 4/24. 

There is no fee to do so.

Steps to transfer to another participant:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Transfer to Another Participant" from top menu.

Click here to view a short video on how to transfer your entry to another individual

You can defer your registration up until 11:59PM on 4/24 or until your race materials have been mailed or picked up.

There is a fee to do so as follows: 

$28.50 thorugh 4/10
$39.10 from 4/11-4/24

Steps to Defer:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Defer" from top menu.

Click here for a short video on how to defer your entry to next year's race

Race registration fees (and the processing charge from RunSignup) are not refundable. These funds are used to pay for race premiums, permits, supplies, staffing, and other costs incurred before, during, and after the event is held. To be consistent and fair to everyone we cannot make exceptions to this policy.

You can resend your confirmation email that contains your QR code.

Steps to Resend Your Confirmation Email:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Resend Confirmation Email" to the right of the race listing

Click here for steps on how to resend your confirmation email

You may choose to have your race bib and shirt mailed to you for an additional fee. The bib mailing option will close on April 5th.

Virtual participants will have their race packet mailed to them automatically at no additional charge.

Please note: If you select the bib mailing option you cannot defer your entry to the following year after the bib mailing cutoff date of April 5th.

If you are already registered and would like to add bib mailing to your race entry, CLICK HERE to log in to your RunSignup account. Select “Manage Registration” next to the race name, then “ADD-ONS” at the top of the page.

You can transfer your registration to the virtual race up until 11:59PM on 4/24.

There is no fee to do so.

Steps to transfer to the virtual race:
Click here to go to your runsignup.com profile page.
Click on "Manage Registration" to the right of the race listing
Select "Transfer Event" from top menu.

Click here to view a short video on how to transfer your entry to the virtual race

Yes, groups are more than welcome to register together. When you register, you will have an option to create a team or join an existing team.

Click here for information on how to join a team

Race groups are eligible for The Kooper’s Crew Challenge! Kooper’s Tavern is offering up a $150 bar tab to the largest team. We’ll announce the winning team at the Awards Ceremony.

Click here for the list of Top Teams

The Sole of the City 10K begins at 8:30AM.

The Sole of the City 10K starts at Harbor Point, near the intersection of Caroline and Lancaster Streets, right in front of Charm City Run Fells Point

Yes, there are 4 starting corrals, based on the expected finish time you entered during registration. A letter on the front of your bib will designate the corral to which you have been assigned.

The first corral will begin at 8:30AM, and the others will start shortly thereafter.

Yes, Beast Pacing will be at the Sole of the City 10K. Pacers will be positioned with signs in their applicable starting corrals. If you are in between pace groups and your goal pacer is in a different starting corral, you may move to be with that pacer.

Groups will be available for the following paces: 7:00/mile, 7:30/mile, 8:00/mile, 8:30/mile, 9:00/mile, 9:30/mile, 10:00/mile, 10:30/mile, 11:00/mile, 11:30/mile, 12:00/mile 13:00/mile, 14:00/mile, and 15:00/mile

Feel free to move back to a later corral (ex. A to B), but please do not move to an earlier corral.

If your training is going well and you expect to finish faster than the time you originally said in registration, speak with our staff at packet pickup.

Course maps and details can be found here: Sole of the City Course

An interactive map of the course, including an elevation chart can be found here: Sole of the City 10K Interactive Course

The course time limit is 2 hours (calculated from the time your wave crosses the start line).

Water stops will be available on course at the following locations:

• Water Stop #1 - Pratt Street @ Central Avenue (approx. 3 miles)

• Water Stop #2 - Patterson Park (approx. 5 miles)

Each water stop will have water and electrolyte drink. Portable restrooms will also be located at each water stop.

Although we love dogs, they are not allowed on the race course.

Strollers and other wheeled devices are not allowed on the Sole of the City 10K course.

Headphones or earbuds are allowed but we ask that you either use open ear headphones (like Shokz which you can purchase at Charm City Run :)). If you use other headphones, please keep the volume low so you can hear all course directions from course marshals.

The course is designed for a 10K using the shortest possible path. Your watch may show a slightly longer distance as you weave around other runners, moving to stop at a water station, or take a longer curve around a turn.

The finish line is located at Harbor Point, just over the Central Avenue Bridge.

The post-race party is located at Harbor Point, just beyond the finish chute.

The post-race party includes the following:

• Music on the stage

• First 21+ drink FREE (Non-alcoholic options available)

• Post-race snacks

• Live music

You can purchase a VIP drink bracelet for the post-race party for an additional $28.50, which gives access to an exclusive open bar area and additional beverage options.

Please do not select this option for anyone under 21 years of age. Bracelets are non-transferrable, and Charm City Run reserves the right to deny service to anyone who appears intoxicated or cannot produce photo ID when requested.

Participants are reminded to drink responsibly, and always plan transportation ahead of time.

If you have already registered and want to add on a VIP Drink Bracelet after the fact you can follow these directions:

1. Go to your runsignup.com profile page (runsignup.com/profile).

2. Click on manage registration next to the race listing under your upcoming events.

3. Select Add-On from top menu.

4. Add VIP Drink Bracelet and complete process.

Results can be found on RunSignup using this link: Sole of the City 10K Results. You can search by name or bib number to find your result.

If you signed up for text message results, they will be sent to you soon after you cross the finish line.

Yes, spectators can track you using the RaceJoy tracking app. They can send you cheers and you will get alerts as you hit mile marks. 
Download the RaceJoy app

They can also sign up to receive text or email alerts when you cross the start and finish mats. You do not need to carry your phone. 
Sign up for text or email alerts.

You'll receive a text or email (if you opt in) when the race "starts" on April 25th.

Run your race and submit your results either by text message or email (if you've opted in) or by heading to the results page here by April 26th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time). Results update in real time as people submit their times. 

Sole of the City Volunteers

We appreciate your help! We couldn't host this race without the support of our fantastic volunteers! 

If you have a group that would like to volunteer together, please email us at events@charmcityrun.com.

Please email us at events@charmcityrun.com if you need to make a change or cancel your volunteer shift.

You will receive a volunteer t-shirt at check-in. Volunteer shirts are unisex sized and you can select your preferred size during volunteer sign-up.