The Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race returns Saturday, May 4. Opening ceremonies at AVAM start at 9:30 a.m., the race begins at 10 a.m. and most teams are likely to cross the finish line 3:15–4:30 p.m. Check out the 2023 Spectator’s Guide for information on how to enjoy the race from the sidelines.

Kinetic Sculptures are amphibious, human-powered works of art custom built for the race. Each May, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) produces and hosts the East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship in Baltimore. The eight-hour race covers 15 miles throughout the city—mostly on pavement, but also through mud, sand and water.