2026 Robert I. Damie Race For Our Kids

THE ROBERT I. DAMIE RACE FOR OUR KIDS IS NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS.

We need volunteers to help with registration, water stops, the finish line, the walk route, and the food area. The time commitment is approximately three hours, and volunteers may not participate in a race or walk as it will interfere with your volunteer assignment. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt, complimentary admission to the post-event festival and celebration, and a ticket to the Zoo.

If you have questions, please contact shenninger@lifebridgehealth.org

NOTE: Check-in times listed below are when volunteers must report to the volunteer tent near registration.

Race Water Stop Check-in: 7:00 a.m. at the Zoo.

Race Water Stop volunteers will be responsible for setting out water and sports drink for runners. Volunteers will transport themselves to the water stop location (maps will be provided and ample parking is available) where there will be a table, water, sports drink, cups, and a trash can.

Volunteers must wear provided gloves and remain at designated post until the completion of the race and are encouraged to cheer for the runners/walkers as they pass by!

Parking available at Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, 3001 East Dr.

Walk Water Stop - Check-in: 7:45 a.m.

Location: Penguin Exhibit (wait at Volunteer check-in for transport)

Walk Water Stop volunteers will be responsible for setting out water and sports drinks for walkers. Volunteers will walk to the water stop location by the Penguin exhibit in the Zoo where there will be a table, water, sports drink, cups, and a trash can. Volunteers must wear provided gloves and remain at their post until the completion of the Walk and are encouraged to cheer for the walkers as they pass by!

Race Route Volunteers - Check-in: 7:15 a.m.

Race route volunteers will be responsible for directing runners on the 5K and course at a key intersection. Corrigan event staff will transport you to and from your post and provide instruction on where to direct runners. Cheering and clapping for participants as they complete the race is encouraged! Volunteers must remain at designated post until the completion of the race, and a member of the Corrigan team will transport you back to the main entrance.

Please feel free to bring a camping/sporting chair with you as you will be stationary for the duration.

Walk Route Volunteers - Check-in: 7:45 a.m.

Please wait at Volunteer check-in for transport.

Walk Route volunteers will be stationed along the Brent A. Rosenberg 1-Mile Family Walk route to ensure participants do not go off course. Cheering and clapping for participants as they pass by is encouraged! After check-in, you will be transported to your post by a member of the Zoo team.

Race Medal Table - Check-in: 7:30 a.m.

Volunteers will be stationed at the end of the 5K race where you will open the boxes of medals and prepare them for distribution to participants once they finish, and then direct them to the Post-Event Celebration.

Walk Finish Line - Check-in: 7:45 a.m.

At 8:30 AM volunteers should proceed to the walk finish line, past the Waterfowl Pavilion, to distribute walk medals and to help with traffic flow to avoid bottlenecks as others are finishing. Please unbox and unwrap each medal. Cheering and clapping for participants as they complete the race is encouraged!

Race Finish Line - Check-in: 7:45 a.m.

At 8 AM volunteers should proceed to the race finish line to help with traffic flow to avoid bottlenecks as others are finishing. Cheering and clapping for participants as they complete the race is encouraged!

Celebration/Food Area Volunteers - Check-in: 7:00 a.m.

Volunteers will report to the Waterfowl Pavilion to assist with food and drink setup and replenish items as needed from 9-10 a.m.

Please proceed directly to the Waterfowl Pavilion after check-in.