Retriever 5k Dawg Chase and Fun Run

Welcome to West Baltimore, where creativity thrives! Nestled in the heart of the Panway Neighborhood, The Urban Oasis is a safe space, forged by the strength of community. As a social and cultural hub, rich in the arts and interpersonal connection, our only limits are the ones we set for ourselves. Movies, concerts, art exhibitions, book readings, fitness classes...all in a space that we've created together as a community. At The Urban Oasis, we all have the opportunity to be developers. Developers of our neighborhoods, our homes, and ourselves.

Join us on this journey by regstering and participating in the inaugural "Races for the Oasis 5K & Fun Run", in our backyard, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore - located in the heart of Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD.

Pricing

General adult tickets (14 and over) - $40 through Feb 28 $50 March 1 - 31 $60 April 1 - race day

Kids- $10/$15/$20 (6-13) - $10 through Feb 28 $15 March 1 - 31 $20 April 1 - race day

Team Members (4 or more per team) - $35 through Feb 28 $45 March 1 - 31 $55 April 1 - race day $35/$45/$55

Children 5 & Under are free - please register your children so we know how many to plan for

TEAMS

Teams of 4 or more will receive a $5.00 discount on their (adult registration only). Teams do not haven to register all at once, the discount will apply once the 4th person signs up and the frst 3 will have the discount refunded.

TIMING

The 5K race will be professionally timed with RFID chip timing services, running two laps through the zoo exhibits. 1M participants will complete a single lap, without chip timing. Timing services performed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.

T-SHIRTS

5K & 1M participants 14 and over will receive a race t-shirt with their registration. Children 6-13 will pay a reduced registration fee, and t-shirts are available for purchase during registration. Children 5 and under are free of charge, and may purchase a t-shirt during the registration. Please register your children even if their registration is free, so we know how many to prepare for.

*ZOO ADMISSION

The first 250 participants may take advantage of a complimentary "Day at the Zoo" with a zoo entrance bracelet, available once the race has completed. This admission is valid on race day only. During registration, you will reserve your ticket. After the 250 tickets are reserved, additional discounted tickets will be available for purchase.

PARKING

Complimentary parking is available at the Zoo entrance. Please follow the direction of the Zoo attendants

PACKET PICKUP

Race Day Packet Pickup will begin at 6:30 am at the Schafer Pavilion near the Zoo entrance.

We look forward to our 7th Annual Run to Honor, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026

Aberdeen Proving Ground Survivor Outreach, invites you to join us as we Honor the Surviving Family Members of our Fallen Service Members with our 7th annual Run to Honor 5K Run/Walk

In 2026, we are offering both Live and Virtual opportunities for participation. We hope you can join us on post or wherever you may be! The LIVE 5K event will begin at 9:00 am.

This race is being professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18, 2026 and get ready to run for freedom and restoration! The Dash 4 Dignity 5K supports City of Refuge Baltimore's Anti-Human Trafficking initiative, which works to end modern-day slavery, restore dignity to survivors, and provide critical resources for healing and empowerment.

Race Location:

3501 7th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225

Start Time: 7:30 AM

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (by Friday, March 27): $35

Regular Registration: $40

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply want to support the cause, every step you take brings hope and change to those in need.

Not able to run? You can still make an impact through our Sponsor-A-Runner option. Support a participant by helping cover their registration or contributing toward their fundraising goal. It’s a meaningful way to stand with the movement and invest directly in freedom and restoration.

Sign up today and be part of the movement to end human trafficking!

We invite YOU to show your stripes (red & white, of course!) on April 19 as we celebrate the 15th year of the Red Shoe Shuffle 5K in downtown Baltimore city. Register today as an individual or invite your friends and family to make a Shuffle team because when it comes to the Shuffle, the more, the merrier!

Our family-friendly 5k course starts at the Ronald McDonald House and takes Shufflers through Little Italy, along the Inner Harbor, then back up to the Big Heart at the House. After the race, we invite all Shufflers to stick around for Celebration Village, which will have fun activities for all ages, food vendors, live music, and special awards!

Last year we sold out with 3,000 Shufflers AND raised $500K for RMH kids facing medical crises—amazing! Thanks to you, we serve 55 families every day and 2,400 a year. We’re planning for another sellout… don’t wait, register now!

April 25th will be a day for runners. It will be our city, our streets and, of course at the end of it all, our party!

Starting and ending in Harbor Point, the Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits features a beautiful course along Baltimore's Inner Harbor and surrounding communities, awesome race premiums, and an amazing post-race party with beer and live music. We hope you will join us!

The Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits is the 2nd Race in the B3 Distance Series.