Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K
Organizer's Description
Join us Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Maryland Zoo for our milestone Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K – celebrating our 10-year anniversary!
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.
Registration opens soon – check back for updates and join us in celebrating 10 years of making a difference!
Race Events
5K Run
1 Mile Run/Walk
Virtual Run/Walk with T-shirt
Free Virtual Run/Walk (No T-shirt)
Race Information

Date
Sunday, June 7, 2026
End Date
June 7, 2026
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland Zoo
1 Safari Place
21217