17TH Annual
Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Baltimore, MD, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
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 EXTENDED- July 19th! (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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Md Sci Ctr Baltimore, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Baltimore, MD
Population
577,193
as of 2023
City Elevation
152 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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- Race
- Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD
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Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Aug 1, 2026