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2023 Robert I. Damie Race For Our Kids

7 AM – Registration opens
8 AM – 10K Run Begins
8:25 AM – 5K Run and 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree Begin
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.
PLEASE NOTE! Due to ongoing construction in parking lots A and B at the Zoo, we suggest participants arrive 15-20 minutes earlier than usual.

Participants should arrive at the Main Gate (1 Safari Place). Upon arrival, participants will see event signage, as well as be greeted by staff who will instruct them on where to park.

Please follow these directions to Main Gate:

  • Via 83 South, take Exit 7 (28th Street/Druid Lake Drive)
  • Stay RIGHT onto Druid Lake Drive
  • Follow Druid Lake Drive to Gwynns Falls intersection
  • Turn right onto Gwynns FallsTurn left onto Beechwood



Strollers and Pets
To ensure the safety of all participants, strollers, skates, and scooters are prohibited on the 5K and 10K race routes.
Strollers are permitted on the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk.

Pets are not permitted on Zoo grounds. Please leave your pets at home.


Amenities
Walkers will receive a short-sleeved shirt, finisher medal, and Zoo admission ticket.
Runners will receive a long-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, Zoo admission ticket, and bib.

5K and 10K Course Amenities
5K and 10K courses include 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 | shenninger@lifebridgehealth.org | 410.292.0546