Part of the Baltimore Running Festival, the Baltimore Marathon is an annual sporting event held in Baltimore, Maryland. The weekend event includes the main marathon as well as a half-marathon, a team relay, a 5K race and a kids fun run.
2008 Baltimore Marathon
Julius Keter, a runner from Kenya, won the men's portion of the 2008 Baltimore Marathon. Keter set a new record, completing the 26.2 mile race in two hours, 11 minutes and 56 seconds. On the women's side, Maria Portilla of Peru finished first with a time of two hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds.WBAL: Keter Breaks Record, Wins Baltimore Marathon
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2008 marathon
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Many cash prizes including an $18,000 for first placeOfficial Site: Baltimore Marathon
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Special divisions for armed forces and those in wheelchairsOfficial Site: Baltimore Marathon
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Raised over $2.5 million for charityOfficial Site: Charity Beneficiaries
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