THIS RACE IS A ROARIN’ GOOD TIME!
One of the most kid-friendly races in the area is back!
Kennedy Krieger Institute’s ROAR for Kids 5K race and low-mileage fun walk returns on Sunday, May 4, at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore! That means racers can show off their wild side and team spirit, then enjoy all of the zoo’s offerings after the race.
What to Know Before You Go
ROAR for Kids is both family-friendly and accessible. Part of the event is a chip-timed 5K that is perfect for competitive racers. Others can run, walk or roll at their own pace and enjoy the outdoor workout for a good cause. Finally, strollers, wheelchairs and walkers are welcome at the 5K race and the low-mileage fun walk.
ROAR for Kids also includes finish-line activities, with games, giveaways, face painting, a resource fair, two animal ambassadors, food trucks and character visits with some well-known superheroes and princesses. Another highlight of the morning is the much-anticipated Mascot Dance Party, presented by Safeguard Maintenance Corporation, with our favorite costumed characters from local school and professional sports teams, such as Poe from the Baltimore Ravens and the Oriole Bird!!
And, every ROAR for Kids participant can purchase a discounted ticket to enjoy the exhibits at The Maryland Zoo after the race!
The money raised at ROAR benefits various programs at Kennedy Krieger Institute. In the past, funds from the event were used to buy classroom radios, equipment for our adaptive sports program, and incentive prizes for patients who need a pick-me-up, among other things.
Registration Details
Again, ROAR for Kids is Sunday, May 4. Racers can find more information or register online in advance at: ROARforKids.org
Day-of registration opens at 7 a.m. and the event starts at 8 a.m.
Cost to participate:
• Adult 5K or Fun Walk, $40
• Youth Ages 5-12 5K or Fun Walk, $25
• Children 4 and Under, with T-shirt, $15
About Kennedy Krieger Institute:
Kennedy Krieger Institute, an internationally known, non-profit organization located in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region, transforms the lives of more than 27,000 individuals a year through inpatient and outpatient medical, behavioral health and wellness therapies, home and community services, school-based programs, training and education for professionals and advocacy. Kennedy Krieger provides a wide range of services for children, adolescents and adults with diseases, disorders or injuries that impact the nervous system, ranging from mild to severe. The Institute is home to a team of investigators who contribute to the understanding of how disorders develop, while at the same time pioneer new interventions and methods of early diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Visit KennedyKrieger.org for more information about Kennedy Krieger.
