Please note the 5K start time has been moved to 8 a.m.
Join us for the 21st annual Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids on October 26, 2025, at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! All proceeds from this event benefit:
- The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai
- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics Save-A-Limb Fund
- Center for Hope
- The Family Tree
PACKET PICK-UP UPDATE!
Please see below for important packet pick-up information:
NEW - Wed., Oct. 22 - Sinai Hospital Cafeteria
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
For walk and 5K participants
Thurs., Oct 23 - Corporate Office
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
10090 Red Run Blvd, 21117
For walk and 5K participants
Total raised
Countdown to event
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
Registration closes in 3 days 5 hours-
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$43.19
Includes Early Bird Pricing
Jun 4 – Aug 18 -
Register for 5K$50.45Now registering Aug 19 – Oct 26
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1 Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree (Age 15 and older)
Registration closes in 3 days 5 hours-
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$24.94
Includes Early Bird Pricing
Jun 4 – Aug 18 -
Register for 1 Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree (Age 15 and older)$28.97Now registering Aug 19 – Oct 26
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Child (Ages 6-14) 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree
Registration closes in 3 days 5 hours-
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$15.81
Includes Early Bird Pricing
Jun 4 – Aug 18 -
Register for Child (Ages 6-14) 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree$18.23Now registering Aug 19 – Oct 26
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Child (Age 5 and Under)
Schedule
7 AM – Registration opens
8 AM – 5K Run Begins
8:25 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-sleeve shirt, finisher medal and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.
Zoo admission tickets are available for purchase for a discounted price of $15 for ages 6+. Children 5 and under receive free Zoo admission.
Runners will receive a long-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, bib and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.
Zoo admission tickets are available for purchase for a discounted price of $15 for ages 6+. Children 5 and under receive free Zoo admission.
In order to guarantee we will have your requested shirt size, participants should register by September 7.
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 | shenninger@lifebridgehealth.org | 410-801-7557
PACKET PICK-UP DATES AND LOCATIONS
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Walk Participants
Sinai Hospital Greenspring Cafe
2401 W Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Walk and 5K Participants
Sinai Hospital Greenspring Cafe
2401 W Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Thursday, October 23, 2025
2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Walk and 5K Participants
LifeBridge Health Corporate Center Lobby
10090 Red Run Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Sunday, October 26, starting at 7 a.m.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
New incentive prizes for 2025!
LEVEL 1 (fundraised $250-$499) - Clip-on reflector
| LEVEL 2 (fundraised $500-$999) - Wireless charger with Stand
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LEVEL 3 (fundraised $1,000-$2,499) - Backpack | LEVEL 4 (fundraised $2,500-$4,999)Your choice of an Amazon Fire Tablet or a Theragun massager |
LEVEL 5 (fundraised $5,000+)Your choice of an Apple Watch or a VR Headset. |
The 5K race will be chip timed. No chip, no time, no award.
During the awards ceremony following the race, overall winners of the 5K race will be announced and plaques will be distributed.
Plaques will be mailed to the winners if not in attendance.
The event is named in honor of Robert “Bob” Damie, who served on the Northwest Hospital and Levindale boards from 2005 until his passing in 2020. Along with his service on the boards, Bob, his beloved wife Sheila, his daughters, and grandchildren were eager Race for Our Kids participants since its beginning in 2005.
Bob was an accountant and among his clients were Herman and Walter Samuelson, namesakes of the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai. In recognition of Bob's heart-driven service, the brothers appointed Bob as a co-trustee of their foundation upon their death. In his role as co-trustee, Bob worked to steward the Samuelson brothers’ fortune and distribute it to worthy charities around Baltimore.
Upon Bob’s passing in 2020, the Herman & Walter Samuelson Foundation, in consultation with Bob’s wife, made a gift to rename the event as the Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids to provide a permanent memorial to Bob. Sadly, Bob’s wife Sheila passed earlier in 2021 and, therefore, could not witness the inaugural Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids. Hopefully, Bob’s daughters and grandchildren will continue their participation for decades and generations to come as we continue to honor the legacy of Bob Damie.
Top teams
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Jennifer's Babies$10,370.98 Raised$10,000.00 Goal |
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Team RosenbergRaised:$2,629.83 |
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Center for HOPE's Hustlin' Heroes$2,376.83 Raised$10,000.00 Goal |
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Magnolia FlowersRaised:$2,172.20 |
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Team RIAO/LBR/BatmanRaised:$1,935.50 |
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CGA CapitalRaised:$1,599.20 |
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Adonis’ Army$1,515.82 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
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Damie DashersRaised:$1,338.50 |
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Mackenzie's ManiacsRaised:$1,288.37 |
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GreenspringersRaised:$1,155.94 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Merle
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Merle Kierson$6,284.19 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Richard
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Richard Kierson$3,101.85 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Magnolia
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Magnolia Cates$1,992.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Mackenzie
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Mackenzie GolbergRaised: $1,087.94 |
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View fundraiser page for Michael
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Michael DrusanoRaised: $1,065.85 |
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View fundraiser page for Denise
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Denise ComaromiRaised: $975.68 |
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View fundraiser page for Cindy
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Cindy Newman$957.46 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Wendy
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Wendy Lane$737.45 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for diane
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diane stoler$536.75 Raised$800.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Stefanie
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Stefanie Woodhouse$500.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun, October 26, 2025 7:00 AM - Registration opens
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:00 AM - 5K Run Begins
- Sun, October 26, 2025 8:25 AM - 1-Mile Family Walk Begin
- Sun, October 26, 2025 9:30 AM - Post-Event Festival and Celebration
- Sun, October 26, 2025 10:00 AM - Zoo opens
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sahrah Henninger
- Phone
- 410-801-7557
Total raised by team category
Fundraising Teams
View fundraising rankings for Fundraising Teams team category
Funds raised
$31,972.25
Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsor
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Front-Runner Sponsors
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Moving Forward Sponsors
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Ready, Set, Go! Sponsors
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Sunshine on My Shoulders Sponsors
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On your Mark Sponsors
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Walk This Way Sponsors
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