Schedule and Activities
Thursday, June 4 - Saturday, June 6, 2026
Advance packet pickup options will be available. Visit the Packet Pickup tab for advance t-shirt/bib pick up information
Sunday, June 7, 2026
6:30 A.M. Race Day Check-in/packet pickup opens
7:00 A.M. All onsite activities and event village tents open
7:30 A.M. On-stage Program begins
8:00 A.M. 5K Run/Walk starts
8:10 A.M. 1 Mile Walk starts
9:30 A.M. All runners and walkers must be off the course. Zoo opens to the public
Post race ceremony begins (top fundraisers, teams, Survivor Impact and Advocacy Award and finisher awards given out)
10:00 A.M. Meet Animal Ambassador 1
10:30 A.M. Meet Animal Ambassador 2
11:00 A.M. Onsite activities, vendor tents close, event ends
10-Year Anniversary Activities
Kids' Zone Activities
Magical Mysteries Fairy Hair: Complimentary fairy hairy to complete your Stride and Thrive outfit
Vivid Colors Face Painting: Free face painting and tattoos
Arts and Crafts Table
Bubble Artist from Fun Hon Studio: Enjoy magical bubble displays in the Kids' Zone and throughout the event village
Event Village Offerings
Pre-Race Program featuring special guest speakers and music by DJ Carl to pump you up on race day!
Pop-Up Shop with Johns Hopkins and Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service (KGOS) branded swag plus other great family-friendly gifts and apparel. 5% of all sales will be donated to the Stride and Thrive 5K.
Auntie Annie's Pretzels will be bringing their food truck. Hot pretzels, coffee and other beverages will be available for purchase (cash and credit). A percentage of sales will be donated to the Stride and Thrive 5K.
Snacks and beverages donated by Vend Natural and bagels from THB Bagelry and Deli.
More than 20 onsite sponsor tents, with giveaways and information! Obtain your 10-year anniversary passport booklet at registration, visit 10 sponsor tents (receive a stamp in your booklet at each) and claim your complimentary Stride and Thrive 5K giraffe stress toy (available to the first 200 participants).
Survivors Row will include our Survivor Tent for KGOS patients and their guests, the KGOS exhibition tent with patient resources, and partner tents with free patient resources and giveaways.
Maryland Zoo Animal Ambassador appearances. Stay tuned to find out who will be coming to visit!
Post-Race Program showcasing survivor awards, top individual and team fundraiser awards, and top 3 runner awards
Stay tuned as we continue to add more amazing event day perks!
