Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion

Baltimore, MD

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile50m

Entry is $40 now and rises to $50 after Sep 25, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion

The course runs through the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, so you are weaving past animal exhibits and zoo paths rather than streets. The terrain is mixed, the organizer recommends a jogging stroller if you are pushing one, which tells you the surface changes underfoot. A kids dash follows the main race, and zoo animals make appearances afterward near the finish area.

Packet pickup is offered at several spots in the days before, including the Johns Hopkins Children's Center itself and a couple of local running and fitness shops, or you can pick up race morning at the zoo. Same-day registration is available. The event village opens before the start, and post-race activities stretch well into the morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

516finishers

20:15winner

35:05median

1:20:57cutoff

Top 3: Makenna Laffey (20:15) · Samuel Lomax (20:26) · Ezra Richter (21:21)

The Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 08:30$40

1 Mile9/26/2026 08:40$40

50m9/26/2026 09:45$30

Virtual 5K or 1-Mile Walk with T-shirt9/26/2026 08:30$35

Free Virtual 5K or 1-Mile Walk (NO T-SHIRT)9/26/2026 08:30Free

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Common Questions About the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion

Will I finish last at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 516 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:15 while the median finisher took 35:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.