2026 Robert I. Damie Race For Our Kids

Join us for the annual Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids. This event features a 5k through Druid Hill Park and a 1-mile Family Walk through the Maryland Zoo as well as a post-event celebration at the Waterfowl pavilion. Participants receive a race shirt and medal, and discounted zoo tickets are available for ages 6+. Participants under 5 receive free zoo admission.

Event details and schedule

Schedule
7:30 AM – Registration opens
8:30 AM – 5K Run Begins
8:45 AM – 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree Begins
9:30 AM – Post-Event Festival and Celebration
10 AM – Zoo opens

Location & Parking
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
One Safari Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
There is plenty of free parking at the Zoo.

Strollers and Pets
Strollers are permitted on the 1-Mile Family Walk.
To ensure the safety of all participants, strollers, skates, and scooters are prohibited on the 5K race route.
Pets are not permitted on zoo grounds. Please leave your pets at home.

Amenities
Walkers will receive a short-sleeved shirt and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.

Runners will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, bib and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.

Zoo admission tickets are available for purchase at a discounted price of $15 for ages 6+. Children 5 and under receive free Zoo admission. (Discounted tickets must be picked up at registration the morning of the event and can only be used the day of the event.)

In order to guarantee we will have your requested shirt size, participants should register by September 1.

5K Course Amenities
5K course includes course marshals, water and energy beverage stops, and medical support teams.

Weather
The event takes place rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel the event due to extreme weather conditions.

Refunds
Refunds will not be given. Registration fees can be changed to a donation.

Questions?
Sahrah Henninger | events@lifebridgehealth.org | 410-801-7557