More than 11,000 participants had been expected to participate across the events, which included a marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K. Runners arrived in the city from all 50 states and 15 countries.

Each month, The Baltimore Banner will curate some of our favorite images from the previous four weeks or so; that’ll include photographs and illustrations, from both our team of staffers and our wide pool of freelance contributors.

Live fireworks celebrations returned to many communities for the first time since the pandemic.