Johns Hopkins Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K
Get ready to mark a major milestone at this 10-year anniversary 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, where you'll run, walk, or cheer in purple to honor National Cancer Survivors Dayยฎ while supporting gynecologic cancer research and care through Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service. This beloved community event has raised over $1.3 million over the past decade, funding research and clinical services that have helped double survival rates for patients. You'll be joined by cancer survivors, families, healthcare workers, and advocates as you make your way through the zooโknowing that your participation directly supports innovative treatments that save lives.
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