Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run

Welcome to the Urban Oasis

• Location: Nestled in the heart of the Panway Neighborhood.
• Community: A safe space, forged by the strength of community.
• Hub: Rich in the arts and interpersonal connection.
• Opportunities: We all have the chance to be developers of our neighborhoods, our homes, and ourselves.

Event Details

• Date: Join us on this journey on April 11, 2026.
• Location: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, located in the heart of Druid Hill Park.
• Participation: Register and participate in the inaugural "Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run".
• More Info: Visit us at Races for the Oasis.

Pricing

• Adults: $40 (through Feb 28), $50 (March 1 - 31), $60 (April 1 - race day).
• Kids (6-13): $10 (through Feb 28), $15 (March 1 - 31), $20 (April 1 - race day).
• Teams: Members (4 or more) - $35 (through Feb 28), $45 (March 1 - 31), $55 (April 1 - race day).
• Children 5 & Under: Free: please register your children for planning purposes.

Teams

• Discount: Teams of 4 or more receive a $5.00 discount on adult registration.
• Registration: Teams do not have to register all at once: the discount applies once the 4th person signs up.
• Refund: The first 3 team members will receive a refund of the discount once the 4th registers.

Timing

• 5K Race: Professionally timed with RFID chip timing services.
• Course: Running two laps through the zoo exhibits.
• 1M Participants: Will complete a single lap, without chip timing.
• Timing Services: Provided by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.

T-Shirts

• Participants (14 and over): Will receive a race t-shirt with their registration.
• Reduced Fees: Children 6-13 pay a lower registration fee: t-shirts available for purchase.
• Free Registration: Children 5 and under are free of charge, t-shirt available for purchase.
• Registration Reminder: Please register your children even if free for planning purposes.

Zoo Admission

• Complimentary Admission: First 250 participants receive a "Day at the Zoo" bracelet.
• Validity: Admission is valid on race day only.
• Ticket Reservation: Reserve your ticket during registration.
• Discount Tickets: Additional tickets available for purchase after the initial 250 are reserved.

Parking

• Complimentary Parking: Available at the Zoo entrance.
• Direction: Please follow the direction of the Zoo attendants.

Packet Pickup

• When: Race Day Packet Pickup will begin at 6:30 am.
• Location: Schafer Pavilion near the Zoo entrance.