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2025 Robert I. Damie Race For Our Kids

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:

Total raised

$221,968.75
Raised

Countdown to event

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

5K

Registration closes in 4 hours 43 minutes

    1. $43.19

      Includes Early Bird Pricing

      Jun 4 – Aug 18
    2. $50.45
      Now registering Aug 19 – Oct 26
      Register for 5K

1 Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree (Age 15 and older)

Registration closes in 4 hours 43 minutes

Child (Ages 6-14) 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree

Registration closes in 4 hours 43 minutes

Child (Age 5 and Under)

  1. Free
    Register for 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


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New incentive prizes for 2025!
LEVEL 1 (fundraised $250-$499) - Clip-on reflector

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LEVEL 2 (fundraised $500-$999) - Wireless charger with Stand

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LEVEL 3 (fundraised $1,000-$2,499) - Backpack
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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

1

Jennifer's Babies

$11,065.78

Raised

$10,000.00

Goal
2

Team Rosenberg

Raised:

$3,520.31

3

Center for HOPE's Hustlin' Heroes

$2,376.83

Raised

$10,000.00

Goal
4

Magnolia Flowers

Raised:

$2,172.20

5

Adonis’ Army

$1,969.87

Raised

$3,000.00

Goal
6

Team RIAO/LBR/Batman

Raised:

$1,935.50

7

Mackenzie's Maniacs

Raised:

$1,708.02

8

CGA Capital

Raised:

$1,599.20

9

Damie Dashers

Raised:

$1,582.38

10

Greenspringers

Raised:

$1,408.77

Top fundraisers

1 View fundraiser page for Merle

Merle Kierson

$6,284.19

Raised

$5,000.00

Goal
2 View fundraiser page for Richard

Richard Kierson

$3,635.20

Raised

$5,000.00

Goal
3 View fundraiser page for Magnolia

Magnolia Cates

$1,992.00

Raised

$1,000.00

Goal
4 View fundraiser page for Mackenzie

Mackenzie Golberg

Raised: $1,296.14

5 View fundraiser page for Cindy

Cindy Newman

$1,118.91

Raised

$5,000.00

Goal
6 View fundraiser page for Denise

Denise Comaromi

Raised: $1,083.88

7 View fundraiser page for Michael

Michael Drusano

Raised: $1,065.85

8 View fundraiser page for Ann

Ann Rosenberg

Raised: $938.68

9 View fundraiser page for Wendy

Wendy Lane

$737.45

Raised

$200.00

Goal
10 View fundraiser page for diane

diane stoler

$536.75

Raised

$800.00

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

Sponsors

  • Presenting Sponsor

  • Front-Runner Sponsors

  • Moving Forward Sponsors

  • Ready, Set, Go! Sponsors

  • Sunshine on My Shoulders Sponsors

  • On your Mark Sponsors

  • Walk This Way Sponsors