Join us in celebrating our 10-year anniversary on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Maryland Zoo for our milestone Johns Hopkins 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.
Fundraiser Awards During our post-race onstage program, awards will be given out to the top 3 individual fundraisers and the top 3 fundraising teams. The winners will be based on the final fundraising total as shown on the individual or team fundraising pages as of Friday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Finisher Awards This race is professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC. Finisher The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Main Stage at 10:00 AM. Age group winners will rec
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.11 Miles | $35.00 | Oct 6 | Dec 31 |
| $40.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 31 | |
| $45.00 | Apr 1 | Jun 6 | |
| $50.00 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 | |
| 1 Miles | $35.00 | Oct 6 | Dec 31 |
| $40.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 31 | |
| $45.00 | Apr 1 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 | 26:47 | 19:47 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 390 | 39:06 | 19:46 |
| 2024 | 229 | 39:09 | 16:04 |
| 2021 | 275 | 34:18 | 19:31 |
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| Jun 6 |
| $50.00 | Jun 7 | Jun 7 |
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | Oct 6 | Dec 31 |
| $35.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 31 |
| $45.00 | Apr 1 | Jun 7 |
Schedule of Events: 7:00 a.m. Race Day Check-in/packet pick-up opens All onsite activities and Event Village tents open 7:55 a.m. On-stage Program begins 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/1 Mile Walk starts 9:30 a.m. Post race ceremony begins (top fundraisers, teams, Survivor Impact and Advocacy Award, and finisher awards) 10:00 a.m. Meet Animal Ambassador 1 10:15 a.m. Meet Animal Ambassador 2 11:00 a.m. Onsite activities, vendor tents close, event ends Event Village Activities: Education and Resources: Visit ou
Locations/Dates for both individual and team pick-up: May 31: Maryland Zoo, Council Grove Pavilion, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. * June 1: Maryland Zoo, Council Grove Pavilion, 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Day of registration costs will be increased to $50 for 5K/1Mile ADVANCED TEAM PACKET PICK-UP INFORMATION If you'd like to pick up packets for you entire team in advance, fill out this form no later than 11 pm on Tuesday, May 27. Please read important team pick-up guidelines below: It is recommended to have a te