Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD
- 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.
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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
Elevation
152 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD
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- What is the Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk?
- Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Baltimore, Maryland on August 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland at 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Casey Cares Foundation's 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Aug 1, 2026