Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids
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2026 Robert I. Damie Race For Our Kids
The Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids is a community-focused athletic event held at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The event serves as a fundraiser to support pediatric programs within LifeBridge Health, including the Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai, The Family Tree, Center for Hope, and the Save-A-Limb Fund at the Rubin Institute for Orthopedics.
Participants can choose from several distance and activity options:
- 5K run
- 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk (Ages 15 and older)
- 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk (Ages 6-14)
- Free entry for children age 5 and under
The event emphasizes community engagement through team and individual fundraising. Participants are encouraged to create personalized fundraising pages to support local healthcare services for children and families. Recognition is provided through finisher medals and awards for various categories.
The course for the 5K and the 1-Mile walk takes place within the grounds of the zoo, located at 1 Safari Place. Amenities for participants include a packet pick-up service held prior to the event and the opportunity to earn fundraising prizes based on donation milestones. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.