Johns Hopkins Below the Belt: Stride and Thrive
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Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K
The Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, MD. The event includes both in-person and virtual participation options and is scheduled to coincide with National Cancer Survivors Day.
Event options include:
- 5K Run
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Virtual Run/Walk with T-shirt
- Free Virtual Run/Walk (No T-shirt)
The event raises funds for gynecologic cancer research, education, and clinical care at the Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service. Over the past decade the event has raised more than $1.3 million to support those programs.
This edition marks the 10-year anniversary of the Stride and Thrive 5K. The program notes special anniversary activities and describes participants such as cancer survivors, families, healthcare workers, and supporters. The venue offers the chance to pass near zoo animals such as zebras and giraffes during the course. A 10-year anniversary T-shirt is included with registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
