Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Place, 21217
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Celebrate a decade of hope and progress at the Maryland Zoo, striding past zebras and giraffes to support gynecologic cancer research.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
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Scenic
Quirky
Festive
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- For a Cause
For a CauseJoin the Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K at the Maryland Zoo for its 10-year anniversary celebration. This event unites cancer survivors, families, and healthcare heroes to support vital gynecologic cancer research, education, and clinical care. Runners and walkers will enjoy a unique course past zebras and giraffes, contributing to a decade of hope and progress in the fight against below-the-belt cancers. Every step helps transform research into life-saving care.
What to expect
- Experience a unique 5K course through the Maryland Zoo, offering views of zebras and giraffes.
- Join a supportive community celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day® and a 10-year anniversary.
- Contribute to vital gynecologic cancer research and care with every step.
Standout details
- 10-year anniversary celebration
- Course through the Maryland Zoo
- Supports gynecologic cancer research
- National Cancer Survivors Day® event
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 7:30 AM EDT · From $35.00
Opens Oct 6, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
- 3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 7:30 AM EDT · From $25.00
Opens Oct 6, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
- 3.11 Miles
Sun, Jun 7, 7:30 AM EDT · From $35.00
Opens Oct 6, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
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From the organizer
Join us in celebrating our 10-year anniversary on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Maryland Zoo for our milestone Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K Presented by The Bernstein Companies.
Over the past decade, our incredible community has raised more than $1.3 million to support groundbreaking gynecologic cancer research, education and clinical care at Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service – where specialized care doubles survival rates.
This National Cancer Survivors Day®, wear your best purple as we celebrate a decade of hope, progress, lives saved and lives remembered. Cancer survivors, families, healthcare heroes and supporters will unite at this extraordinary venue for our biggest celebration yet, complete with special anniversary activities and the chance to stride past zebras and giraffes while making history in the fight against below-the-belt cancers.
Whether you walk, run or cheer, every step supports innovative treatments that transform research into life-saving care.
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