Johns Hopkins Below the Belt: Stride and Thrive 5K

🐾 Join Us for a Great Cause!

Join us for an unforgettable morning On Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Maryland Zoo for the Below the Belt: Stride & Thrive 5K – where every step makes a difference in the fight against gynecologic cancers!

Experience the magic as cancer survivors, families, healthcare heroes, and community members come together at this extraordinary new venue to walk, run, and celebrate hope. This isn't just another 5K – it’s a powerful movement supporting world-class cancer care and groundbreaking research at Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, where survival rates double through specialized care.

Whether you’re sprinting past zebras, jogging by giraffes, or walking with friends, your participation helps fund innovative treatments that transform laboratory breakthroughs into life-saving care. Bring the whole family for a day of inspiration, education, and solidarity with survivors who remind us that no one faces cancer alone.

Ready to make history in the fight against below-the-belt cancers? Register today and start your fundraising journey. Together, we’ll stride toward a future where every woman has access to expert care and better outcomes.

🎽 Registration Benefits:

• Race t-shirt: unless you are a free virtual participant
• Single entry: into the Maryland Zoo
• Access: to the event village, which will include a variety of vendor tents and activities
• Post-race: beverages and snacks

🗓️ Schedule of Events:

7:00 AM - Race Day Check-in/packet pick-up opens
7:30 AM - All onsite activities and Event Village tents open
8:00 AM - On-stage Program begins
8:30 AM - 5K Run/1 Mile Walk starts
9:30 AM - Meet Animal Ambassador 1
10:00 AM - Meet Animal Ambassador 2
10:00 AM - Post race ceremony begins
11:00 PM - Onsite activities, vendor tents close, event ends

📍 Date and Location:

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place
Baltimore, MD US 21217
Visit the Maryland Zoo's website for directions.

🅿️ Parking:

Free parking is available onsite and a short distance to the registration area.

👶 Strollers and Pets:

While our 5K and 1-Mile course are both stroller-friendly, participants with strollers should stay towards the back of the start line to avoid accidentally blocking or injuring faster runners. Strollers can be difficult to maneuver in crowded conditions, so keeping them out of the main racing traffic helps ensure the safety of both the stroller pusher and other participants.

Due to the safety of zoo animals, pets will not be allowed onsite.