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Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Date
August 1, 2026
Distance
5K Run · 1-Mile Walk · 1-Mile Walk - Child Registration (8 years and under) & more

From the Organizer

Join the Casey Cares Foundation for our 17th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on August 1st! Proceeds from the race will support programs for families with critically ill children. The chip-timed 3.1 mile run/1-mile walk will be held at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Participants will receive a tech shirt, race bib and finisher medal. We'll have awards for the largest team, most spirited team and top fundraising team, so share with your family, friends and sign up today! 

Tech T-Shirt Deadline - July 17th! (Note - children 8 years and under do not receive a race shirt.) Registration for the race is open through August 1st, and both individuals and teams are encouraged to register.

For guests who would like to stay and enjoy the Zoo exhibits after the race, we are offering add-on Zoo admission tickets for $15 per person.

Interested in becoming a Casey Cares 5K sponsor? Contact Dawn Weissman at 443-568-0064 or Dawn@caseycaresfoundation.org.

About the Casey Cares Foundation:
The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides ongoing, uplifting palliative programs to critically ill children and their families. For more information, visit www.CaseyCares.org

Distances & Pricing

5K Run8 AMRegister →
1-Mile Walk8 AMRegister →
1-Mile Walk - Child Registration (8 years and under)8 AMRegister →
5K Run - Child Registration (8 years and under)8 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K8 AMRegister →
Virtual 1-Mile Walk8 AMRegister →

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk?
Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk is a running event held in Baltimore, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk?
Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Baltimore, MD at 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Aug 1, 2026

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