Finisher Awards

This race is professionally timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC. Finisher.

The post-race awards ceremony will take place at the main stage at 9:30 AM. Age group winners will receive an official branded Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K finisher medal. Medals this year will not be inscribed with the age group category on the back, however 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place winners by age group will each receive a gold, bronze or silver medal based on placement. Only the overall winners from the 5K will be awarded onstage at the ceremony.

This year’s finisher medal will feature our new 2026 race mascot – a giraffe!

Only overall top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers will be recognized on stage. Other age group winners can pick up their medals at the award area.  Medals not picked up onsite will be mailed out within 30 days post-event.

Age group categories are as follows:

• Top 3 male, female and non-binary overall

• Top 3 male and female in the following age group categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RACE AWARDS.   Awards will be issued to those who complete the official course live on race day.

Fundraiser Awards

During our post-race awards ceremony, awards will be presented onstage to the:

• Top 3 individual fundraisers 

• 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 Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. EST.

Winners will receive a special engraved glass award. Winning team captains are encouraged to come up to stage with their entire team took take a a group photo upon receiving their award.

The Survivor Impact and Advocacy Award

 This award is bestowed upon an individual who has been a leader in the community promoting education and awareness for all gynecologic cancers. This individual demonstrates the characteristics of the late Dr. Susan L. Burgert: kindness, selflessness, advocacy, awareness, and passion or education to all survivors and caregivers. 

The Julie Smith Courage Award

This award is given to the first gynecologic cancer survivor to finish the 5K race in memory of ovarian cancer warrior Julie Smith. Julie exemplified kindness, courage and joy throughout her journey. She did not let cancer define her and continued to live her life to the fullest. Julie worked diligently to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer, and was a dedicated advocate for fighting the disease through healthy nutrition and exercise. Julie’s spirit and memory are honored through this Courage Award.