Individuals, churches, corporate groups, non-profits, public and private organizations are encouraged to participate.

Start your Pride weekend going gaily forward: join the members of the Baltimore Frontrunners for a 5k fun run/walk and picnic. Bring as many two- and four-legged friends as you want. Groups with the largest registrations will receive special prizes. Individuals and couples also may win prizes. All participants will receive a gift.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the main pavilion in Druid Park, next to the reservoir. We will take off at 9 a.m. for a 5K fun run/walk…and reassemble at 10 a.m. for a picnic brunch among family and friends…and lots of fun prizes.

Bring a picnic basket for your group. We will have a secure place to leave your picnic basket while you participate in the run/walk. Water and light refreshments will be available…and lots of shade and lawn to share. A suggested but not required donation of $5 per person will go directly to Baltimore Pride, a fundraiser for the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore.

Advance registration encouraged. Registration the day of the event is also okay. For more information and to register your group for "Walk with Pride, Run with Joy," go to our website: www.baltimorefrontrunners.org