2026 Rock Your Socks 5K
On Saturday, November 7, runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters gathered at Lake Montebello for the 2026 Rock Your Socks 5K!
With colorful socks, beautiful weather and plenty of community spirit, neighbors from across the Baltimore region gathered to support a shared vision: a future where everyone is healthy and has a safe home in a just and respectful community.
This year's event raised $117,000 and welcomed 350+ participants. A record-breaking year!
Every Step Makes a Difference
Funds raised through the Rock Your Socks 5K support comprehensive health care, behavioral health services, dental care, housing support and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness.
"Homelessness is not inevitable. It is solvable when communities come together and make different choices about what we value and what we invest in. That's why today matters," President & CEO Kevin Lindamood
Picture perfect
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Check out race day highlights and look for the wackiest socks in the crowd.
These winners knocked our socks off
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Congratulations to this year's outstanding participants:
- Amy Gallant, top individual fundraiser
- Liz Ferrugia, captain of our top fundraising team, Sole Sisters
- Fastest runners by category:
- Under 18 (female): E Kauffman
- Under 18 (male): Caleb Stromberg & Caleb Li
- Ages 19-39 (female): Emma Anderson
- Ages 19-39 (male): Michael Bray
- Ages 19-39 (nonbinary): Alex James
- Ages 40+ (female): Christine Parker
- Ages 40+ (male): Alex Scally
- Ages 40+ (nonbinary): Sam Zisow-McClean
- Arriyaun Daughtry, winner of the Golden Sock Award!
Going the extra mile
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Health Care for the Homeless staff were out in force as they led 8 teams:
- Koala Tea Team (Lisa Hoffman)
- No Agony for De Feet (Christina Bauer)
- Overwhelming SOCKcess (Hanna Mast)
- Pop Squared (Lindsey Rowell)
- Running Up That Hill (Kevin Lindamood)
- Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots (Libby Farrell)
- Team Sock & Sole (Lisa Lefavore)
- The Flossy Posse (Monica Martin)
Helping every step of the way
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A special thank you to the volunteers who arrived early, stayed late and cheered participants on throughout the morning. Your time and enthusiasm helped make this year's Rock Your Socks 5K a success. Thank you for helping move us closer to a future without homelessness.
Shout-out to volunteers from:
- Constellation
- UMBC Social Work Student Association
- Wegmans
- Wellpoint
- Health Care for the Homeless clients, staff and board members
Together we go further
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Ending homelessness takes all of us. Thank you to our community partners for sharing resources and opportunities to get involved beyond race day:
- Back On My Feet
- Baltimore City Health Department
- Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition
- Baltimore Mayor's Office of Homeless Services
- SoleKind Foundation
The support behind every step
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A very special thanks to our event sponsors for helping ensure that every dollar raised delivers comprehensive health care and support for people experiencing homelessness.
Thank you to our in-kind sponsors:
- Baltimore Coffee and Tea Co.
- Borden Transportation
- Charm City Run
- Hillen Homestead
- Lyfe Acai & Smoothie Bar
- THB Bagelry & Deli
- Wegmans
Thank you to our event sponsors:
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Thank you to our volunteers, community partners and supporters for making the Rock Your Socks 5K a success! Together, we're building momentum toward a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Keep the momentum going! Visit giving.hchmd.org/5K
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