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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore MD
5K · 1 Mile
60–75°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
66–79°F
dry
2024
68–78°F
rain
2023
57–63°F
dry
2022
56–75°F
dry
2021
56–72°F
dry
2020
62–73°F
rain
2019
61–86°F
dry
2018
71–83°F
rain
2017
67–84°F
dry
2016
57–67°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM - Race Day Check-in/packet pick-up opens
7:30 AM - All onsite activities and Event Village tents open
8:10 AM - On-stage Program begins
8:30 AM - 5K Run starts
8:35 AM - 1 Mile Walk starts
9:45 AM - Critter Crawl Kids Dash starts
10:00 AM - Meet Animal Ambassador 1
10:30 AM - Meet Animal Ambassador 2
10:30 AM - Post-race ceremony begins
11:00 AM - Onsite activities, vendor tents close, event ends
Please note: If you wish to visit the zoo after the race, discounted zoo tickets are available for purchase during the registration process.
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Join us, Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the third annual "Miracles in Motion" race, to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
This event is a 5K Run or 1-mile walk/fun run, followed by a Critter Crawl Kids Dash, all to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center! Your registration fee includes a basic cotton t-shirt. Participants will each have the opportunity to fundraise for any area of the Children's Center where they feel a personal connection.
- Family Pricing: We offer family pricing for a group of four, which includes a discount of 10%.
- Volunteer: Looking to volunteer? You can register here.
🏅 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This race is professionally managed by Corrigan Sports Enterprises.
🗺️ RACE ROUTES
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📍 LOCATION
Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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