Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Baltimore, Maryland
- Price Free - $35.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K, taking place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the beautiful Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! This exciting event coincides with National Cancer Survivors Day, making it a perfect opportunity to celebrate resilience while supporting vital causes. Last year, the race was a tremendous success, raising over $531,525 for the Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service's important research and patient care initiatives. Participants will enjoy the scenic 5K course as they join a community united in the fight against gynecologic cancers.
Not only will you be making strides for a great cause, but you can also contribute to The Violet Project by donating essential items for underserved women in our community. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement makes a difference! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with inspiration, community spirit, and a shared commitment to improving lives. We can't wait to see you there!
Not only will you be making strides for a great cause, but you can also contribute to The Violet Project by donating essential items for underserved women in our community. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your involvement makes a difference! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with inspiration, community spirit, and a shared commitment to improving lives. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Thank you for making our 2025 Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K our best year yet! Thanks to you, we raised $531,525 and the funds keep rolling in! SAVE THE DATE! NEXT YEAR'S RACE WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MARYLAND ZOO ON SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026, FITTINGLY NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY.
Your fundraising efforts from this year's race directly support Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service's gynecologic cancer research projects, fellow and nursing education, patient care initiatives and survivor program. We are grateful to you!
We also want to thank those who donated tampons, pads and liners to support the work of The Violet Project [https://www.violetproject.org/], under the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. We had five full bins of donated items - thank you! These will help underserved young women in our community. You can still contribute through their Amazon Wishlist [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/36DQ2Z8VS6KAH] if you didn't bring items on race day.
Photos and a post-race survey will be posted on the website soon. We welcome your feedback to continue to make the race even bigger and better.
We look forward to seeing you in 2026!
Your fundraising efforts from this year's race directly support Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service's gynecologic cancer research projects, fellow and nursing education, patient care initiatives and survivor program. We are grateful to you!
We also want to thank those who donated tampons, pads and liners to support the work of The Violet Project [https://www.violetproject.org/], under the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. We had five full bins of donated items - thank you! These will help underserved young women in our community. You can still contribute through their Amazon Wishlist [https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/36DQ2Z8VS6KAH] if you didn't bring items on race day.
Photos and a post-race survey will be posted on the website soon. We welcome your feedback to continue to make the race even bigger and better.
We look forward to seeing you in 2026!
Races
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5K Run
Incl. Race T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 20 NOVChildren under the age of 2 are free and do not need to register for the race. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 20 NOVChildren under the age of 2 are free and do not need to register for the race. -
Virtual 5K With T-Shirt
Incl. Race T-Shirt
$25.00
OPENS 20 NOV -
Free Virtual 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (No T-Shirt)
Free
OPENS 20 NOV
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