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• Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

• The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.

• This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.

• To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.

• Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.

• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.

• This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Join us for our 12th year!

RACE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 2/15/2026 @ 9AM

No refunds will be issued should this alternative date of 2/15/2026 result in a cancellation. Remember, all proceeds benefit the Baltimore Road Runners Club, our youth scholarships, and many non-profit partners.

Cupid's Crush is a 5 mile road race that takes place around the Valentine's Day holiday. The race will takes runners near the (almost complete...well maybe next year...or the year after) Druid Hill Lake and over the hills of Druid Hill Park. Debuting in 2015, this race has definitively become the Baltimore Road Runners February Classic. Join us for questionable Maryland weather and a challenging and fun race. And remember...love is in the air this time of year so wear your favorite Valentine's race attire (keep it classy). You may win a prize!

Join the Baltimore Road Runners today and save on races all year long. Go to www.brrc.com to join today!

Date: February 15, 2026

Location: Druid Hill Park - Baltimore, MD - 9:00 am (race start)

Course: Scenic, rolling & winding throughout Druid Hill Park and around Baltimore Zoo. The original course has been rerouted due to the closure of the lake. The second half is still hilly and challenging. This is not a PR course.

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Registration: Online registration available on https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/CupidsCrush or https://www.brrc.com/ . Registration fees for the race are based on the following schedule and the Runsignup processing fee is included in the price...yeah!

11/01/2025 - 11/30/2025 - $35 for BRRC members, $40 for non-members.

12/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 price increase bump to $40 for members, $45 for non-members.

01/01/2026 - 02/15/2026 (race day) price increases to $45 for members, $50 for non-members. You can join BRRC today @ www.brrc.com

Premium Beanie guaranteed to first 350 registered runners, but cannot be guaranteed on race day!. The races has averaged 300-350 runners each year so you almost can count on a Beanie this year!

Packet Pickup: Friday February 13, 2026 (3pm - 6pm) and Saturday February 14, 2026 (11am - 3pm) @ Falls Road Running Store located @ 6247 Falls Road. Baltimore 21209.

Race day at Lakeside Pavilion (starting line) starting at 7:30 am. (Subject to change as weather and course conditions dictate)

Amenities: All runners that register prior to race morning will receive the coveted Cupid's Crush Beanie! Free race photos available for download by BRRC's own John Roemer IV! Valentine's themed post race refreshments will be available after the race and beautiful custom slate awards for overall and age group winners.

Race Conditions: February in Baltimore. Who knows?

Awards: Top 3 overall male and female - overall male and female masters - top 2 for age group awards starting at 19 - under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, over 70 and new this year - overall winner non-binary

NEW THIS YEAR...$500 IN PRIZE MONEY UP FOR GRABS!

Post Race: We'll have music, hot chocolate, and sweet treats. Awards will begin at 10:15 at the pavilion. This is a gussied up low-key race here, folks. Well, actually it's kinda like a premium, very cool, sexy race. Let's have some fun.

In the event of inclement or questionable weather: We will not issue refunds in the event of a cancellation on race day (2/01/2026), however, a make up date of 2/15/2026 was always planned for. No refunds will be issued should the alternative date of 2/15/2026 result in a cancellation. Remember, all proceeds benefit the Baltimore Road Runners Club, our youth scholarships, and many non-profit partners.

Contact: Rob Santoni, Race Director - [email protected] (410) 456-9506

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.

Join the Falls Road Running Store Ladies Night Track training group Wednesday evenings this spring and summer!

Each Wednesday, starting at 6:30 PM, from April 15 - June 24, the Falls Road Running Store will host a women's run training, specifically utilizing track workout sessions. Are you a former track star? Never run track? Played a different sport? Love the roads or trails? All runners welcome, if you consider yourself a walker that has some speed this is also for you!

When: Wednesday's, workout start at 6:30 PM from April 15 - June 24, 2026

Where: Loyola/Hopkins Track, 1101 E. 33rd St., Baltimore, MD 21218

Who: Ladies who want to learn, have fun, work hard, and train together! You! Coached by women coaches, certified though USATF and USTFCCCA, that have experience locally, nationally, and internationally. We meet you where you are at and will challenge you in a fun way to grown and improve your speed and athletic confidence.

What: each session will include a group warmup, drill instruction, track workout, with mobility and strength add-ons

Once you register you'll receive an additional link to complete a background form for training set up. Any questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Run for the Park on Earth Day!

Join us in beautiful Patterson Park for a feel-good, do-good morning at our Earth Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you’re racing for a PR or strolling in costume as your favorite park animal, this event is all about celebrating nature, community, and giving back.

The timed 5K kicks off at 8:30 AM with Road and Trail Events handling chip timing, followed by our family-friendly 1-mile fun run. Stick around after the finish line for breakfast, music, and hands-on volunteer activities like mulching, weeding, and park cleanup. Every step you take (and dollar raised!) supports Friends of Patterson Park’s stewardship programs that keep this historic green space thriving.

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.

Take a Breath for Sarcoidosis is back as an In-Person race! Please join us for our LIVE Run & Walk on Saturday April 25, 2026. Registration includes performance shirt and finisher's medal.

Location: Canton Waterfront Park, 3001 Boston St., Baltimore MD. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to Canton Park and participants can be safely dropped off by using the Boston Street entrance (easy to turn around and exit).

– 5k participant $40 (LIVE)

– 1 mile $35 (LIVE)

– “Silent Hero” with performance shirt and medal – $35 to support the cause, even if you can’t participate

– Virtual Participant- $35.00* Virtual Results will be open for submission starting on 4/26/25

*In-person participants will pick up their packets on race morning, beginning at 8:30 am.T-shirts and packets will be mailed to virtual race participants.

Please note that shirt sizes and availability are not guaranteed for those who register after April 5

Race options:

Families/groups of 4 or more should use "Multi-Person Pricing" for discounted registration rates.

Click SIGN UP to register as a race participant. You will have the option of making a donation to the Life & Breath Foundation during the registration process.

Donations are accepted for the Life & Breath Foundation! Please use our DONATE button. Donor can also become fundraisers and encourage others to donate or join their Life & Breath Team.

Awards - we will be recognizing the Fundraising Team with the most donations to the Life & Breath Foundation and the Individual Fundraiser who brings in the most donations.

This event is timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC All sales are final and refunds are not offered for weather or other reasons. This is a rain or shine event.

HealthCare Access Maryland (HCAM) is thrilled to present the 5th annual "5K For the Health of It!" We invite you to join us in celebrating our service and dedication to making Maryland healthier. HCAM’s 5K For the Health of It! brings awareness to HCAM’s mission of making Maryland healthier and raises funds to support our programs connecting residents across Maryland to health insurance, care, and other vital community resources.

The Guinness Open Gate Brewery and the Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park are proud to present the Pints for Patapsco 5K and 10K Run!

Experience the thrill of running from the iconic Open Gate Brewery to some of PVSP’s most renowned landmarks—choose the 5K route under the historic Thomas Viaduct or the 10K route featuring a crossing of the breathtaking Swinging Bridge.

Please note that there will be an untimed half-mile segment leading to the park entrance, where participants will cross the timing mat. The official timing for the 5K and 10K runs will begin at the park entrance.

ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK!

NOTE: While the run is open to all ages, participants must be 21 years or older to purchase and consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

Join us for the 14th Annual 5.7K Championship Race and 1.57 Mile Family Fun Run / Walk - returning to Canton Waterfront Park!

Race time: 9:00 am start time

Brunch option for $15.00, enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Jimmy's Famous Seafood.

Sign up today!

We return to our downtown roots! With our pre-and post-race festivities at Canton Park and our course back on the streets of Baltimore!

• Post-race water and snacks will be available after the race.

• Option to purchase brunch - prepared on-site - by Jimmy's Famous Seafood.

At our live race on Sunday, May 3, 2026 we ask you to walk or run in honor of the lives and legacies of all those who have been impacted by ALS. If you're not yet comfortable in a group environment, or just can't be with us on race day, please participate as a Virtual Racer.

Fundraising and team options are available during registration.

Please note: we offer complimentary entry for PALS (People living with ALS) and their primary caregivers. Please email [email protected] to join us on race day!

Each year, we rely on our annual events as a primary source of funding. We hope you will join us in 2026. We are stronger together!

ALL THINGS POSSIBLE

WEAR YOUR BBF & TEAM PRIDE!--

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Join us at Sneaks Come Out at Night, Back on My Feet’s fully charged ​5K in Baltimore, MD. For one night each year, our Baltimore community unites to run, walk, compete, and amplify Back on My Feet's mission in this exciting evening event. And don't forget to hang out for the after party, where we'll have Prigel's Ice Cream waiting for our participants, along with free swag and services from our partners, a DJ, and more! Will your team be the one to take home one of our prizes this year?

Come together with hundreds of people across Baltimore to experience the power of fitness and community support that helps our members overcome homelessness. Your registration fee and all money raised go directly toward the critical funds that support our work in Baltimore and beyond.

Register as an individual, team, or get your company involved to compete against other local businesses!

Join Back on My Feet for Sneaks Come Out at Night!

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Location: Patterson Park

Packet Pickup: 4:30 pm (only available on race day)

Welcome & Warm Up: 5:30 pm​

Race Start: 6:00 pm

Awards Ceremony: 7:00 pm

Inaugural Fun Run and Walk!

Join us for a day of fun and community spirit at our Inaugural Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. This is a casual, untimed event perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. You can choose to run, walk, or stroll with friends and family.

While there are no bibs or timing chips, we encourage you to enjoy the experience and support a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit the dedicated nurses at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

The Johns Hopkins Medicine’s nursing excellence programs support professional growth, recognize outstanding practice, and advance the highest standards of patient care. Through nationally recognized initiatives and career-advancement pathways, nurses are empowered to lead, innovate, and improve outcomes for patients and families.

Your support helps strengthen these programs—investing in the education, leadership, and quality initiatives that enable nurses to deliver exceptional care every day.

Please support our incredible nurses by registering below or by making a donation.

Join us for the 2026 Stroll & Roll: A Family-Friendly Event to Prevent Sexual Harm

Experience an unforgettable day at the iconic Camden Yards Sports Complex, or participate virtually from anywhere to raise awareness so that we can help prevent sexual harm through early education. FREE PARKING IS PROVIDED ON SITE!

Professionally timed 5K run will start at 9:30 am sharp! The 1.6 mile family fun walk is mobility-inclusive and takes you around both Camden Yards and Ravens Stadium and starts immediately following the 5k. Exciting Kid-Friendly Activities include: Moon Bounce, Giant Bubbles, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Coloring Wall, Kids Books, Inflatable Basketball and Football

Virtual Participation:

Participate from anywhere you are! Please send us a photo or video of how you're moving to raise awareness from home to [email protected] so we can share on social media!

The annual Summer Kick-Off Party! The Baltimore 10-Miler returns to Druid Hill Park just outside the Maryland Zoo. A challenging yet fair course, the 10-Miler takes participants through parts of Baltimore that are often not appreciated when driving through them. The premiums for this race never disappoint and the post-race party is a great reward for completing the race– complete with cold towels, fresh watermelon and icy craft beer to enjoy while listening to live music on the spacious lawn of the zoo.

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Join us in celebrating our 10-year anniversary on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Maryland Zoo for our milestone Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K Presented by The Bernstein Companies.

Over the past decade, our incredible community has raised more than $1.3 million to support groundbreaking gynecologic cancer research, education and clinical care at Johns Hopkins Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service – where specialized care doubles survival rates.

This National Cancer Survivors Day®, wear your best purple as we celebrate a decade of hope, progress, lives saved and lives remembered. Cancer survivors, families, healthcare heroes and supporters will unite at this extraordinary venue for our biggest celebration yet, complete with special anniversary activities and the chance to stride past zebras and giraffes while making history in the fight against below-the-belt cancers.

Whether you walk, run or cheer, every step supports innovative treatments that transform research into life-saving care.

The huMAN 5K: Run to Feel Human.

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026

📍 [Location TBD]

🧠 Men’s Mental Health Week

The huMAN 5K is more than a race—it’s a movement.

Held during Men’s Mental Health Week, this community 5K brings people together to break silence, reduce stigma, and raise critical funds for men’s mental health programming through The huMAN Project.

Men are often taught to endure quietly. This run creates space to move, feel, and connect—for ourselves, for the men we love, and for those who never felt safe asking for help.

🏃🏽‍♂️ What to Expect

A timed 5K run/walk open to all fitness levels

A powerful Opening Circle grounding the day in intention

A community-built huMAN Wall, where participants share one word they’re running from and one word they’re running toward

Post-race connection, music, hydration, and resources

Meaningful race swag with messages that matter

This is not about speed—it’s about showing up.

💙 Why You’re Running

Proceeds support The huMAN Project, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering emotional awareness, healing, and connection among men and boys through free groups, youth programs, and community events.

Every step helps fund:

Free men’s support groups

Youth emotional literacy programming

Community healing and outreach initiatives

👥 Run Solo or Join a Team

Participants are encouraged to form teams—gyms, barbershops, families, workplaces, faith groups, and community organizations are all welcome. Team fundraising is a powerful way to multiply impact.

🎽 Registration Includes

Official huMAN 5K race shirt

Timed race bib

Access to all event activities

The opportunity to run for something bigger than yourself

🧠 This Event Is For Everyone

While centered on men’s mental health, all genders and ages are welcome. If you believe men deserve space to feel, heal, and be fully human—this run is for you.

📞 Support Matters

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (U.S.)

Run to feel.

Run to heal.

Run to remind men they’re not alone.

SAVE THE DATE! June 14, 2026

Run or walk with PRIDE at the 4th Annual PRIDE 5K presented by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing and the Pride Center of Baltimore.

DATE:

Pride 5K will take place on Sunday June 14 2026 at Druid Hill Park with an 8:00 am start.

LOCATION:

On-site packet pickup at the Chinese Pavilion; race will start and finish in the same area.

Parking - there is parking available throughout the park (please be aware of any "No Parking" signs due to the Pride In the Park Festival) or you can follow the signs to the race parking area, just south of the baseball field. The closest point of entry is Swann Drive. https://maps.apple.com/place?coordinate=39.319179,-76.643020&name=Marked%20Location&map=h

Race Awards will be GENDER NEUTRAL and awarded in the following categories:

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd in age groups

• 14 & under

• 15-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70+

This event will be professionally timed and managed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC

Participants will receive finisher's medal and event t-shirt

The 5th Annual Run-Up-To Juneteenth 5K Run/1 Mile Walk!

Get ready to celebrate AFRAM and run for a great cause!

Get ready, Baltimore! The Run Up to Juneteenth (RUTJ) 5K/1-Mile is proud to serve as the official kick-off to AFRAM’s 50th Anniversary—a celebration of culture, history, unity, and joy in our city. This year, we’re moving the race to Druid Hill Park, returning to AFRAM’s original routes and honoring the legacy of the community runs that were part of the festival years ago. And because AFRAM began in 1976, we’re inviting you to throw it back—tube socks, headbands, short shorts, retro vibes and all! Want to go full disco-meets-track-star? We’re here for it. Prefer your usual race-day gear? Perfect. We’ll be awarding a prize for Best 1976 Throwback Outfit, so have fun with it! Most importantly, come ready to move and support SEED students on their journey to college. Let’s make this golden

Race for the Future is Mercy Health Services’ inaugural 5K and 1-mile walk, created to help fuel the Mercy Forever 150th Anniversary Campaign and the We Are 150 employee engagement initiative. The Mercy Forever campaign celebrates 150 years of compassionate care while investing in the next generation of healing services for our community.

Taking place at the Maryland Zoo, this community-wide event brings together patients, caregivers, employees, corporate partners, families, and friends to move with purpose, honoring Mercy’s legacy and ensuring that the mission of Mercy lives on forever.

Proceeds from the Race for the Future will support critical programs and initiatives that expand access to care, advance medical innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Every step taken represents a commitment to Mercy’s mission: to heal, to comfort, and to serve those who need us most.

For those who cannot join us in person, we invite you to participate virtually and share in the magic of race day from your own backyard!

Whether you are running the 5K, walking the one-mile course, or participating virtually, the Race for the Future is an invitation to be part of something bigger — a celebration of service, partnership, and 150 years of impact in Baltimore and beyond.