Thanks for considering attending ROAR for Kids 2024 at the Maryland Zoo! We are thrilled to have such a supportive community! Please find information on location, registration costs, activities, awards, and more below.
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Location
The Maryland Zoo
1 Safari Pl
Baltimore, MD 21217
If you would like to view the course map, you can review it here.
Please note that the route is subject to change. Final route to be posted/confirmed one week prior to the event.
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Important Dates
All participants must be registered by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 25th, to be guaranteed a shirt!
Early-bird registration closes Monday, March 25th at 11:59 p.m.
Online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Packet Pick-up will be on Friday, April 19th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Charm City Run in Timonium.
General Event Registration will reopen during packet pick-up at Charm City Run and 6:30 am on race day at the Maryland Zoo.
Participants will be able to earn incentives until May 13th. After that date, incentives will be ordered and shipped to participants.
Fundraising can continue past that date; however, fundraisers will not earn incentives for any funds raised after May 13th.
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Registration Prices
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICES - ENDING MARCH 25TH AT MIDNIGHT
- Adult Race/Walk Attendee: $35
- Children 5-12 Race/Walk Attendee: $20
- Children 4 and Under: Free
- Family Festival Only (Adults & Children 5-12): $5
- Virtual Participants (Adults & Children 5-12): $20
- Zoo Admission: Additional $18 on every ticket type (children under 2 are free)
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION PRICES- Adult Race/Walk Attendee: $40
- Children 5-12 Race/Walk Attendee: $25
- Children 4 and Under: Free
- Family Festival Only (Adults & Children 5-12): $10
- Virtual Participant (Adults & Children 5-12): $20
- Zoo Admission: Additional $18 on every ticket type (children under 2 are free)
Online registration will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 17. General Registration will reopen on-site at Packet Pick-Up on Friday, April 19 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on-site at the Maryland Zoo for race day starting at 6:30 a.m.
Please register before 11:59 p.m. on March 25th to be guaranteed an event shirt.
We welcome corporate and school teams!
To access our Student Discount Flyer, click here!
To learn more about being a Corporate Team Sponsor and getting 50% registration for your team, click here!
WANT SOME HELP GETTING REGISTERED? CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR HOW-TO GUIDE!
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Event Schedule
6:30 A.M. - Registration Opens and Volunteers Arrive
7:40 A.M. - Warm-up
7:50 A.M. - 5K & Walk Participants Line-up at Start Line
8:00 A.M. - Event Starts (5k, Fun Walk & Family Festival)
- Registration Closes
- Family Festival Begins
9:30 A.M. - Awards Presentation & Animal Interactions
9:45 A.M. - Mascot Challenge
10:00 A.M. - Zoo Opens & Animal Interactions
10:30 A.M. - Family Festival/Event Ends
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Event Activities
PARTICIPATE IN THE FOLLOWING:
- 5k race
- 1 Mile Walk
- Family Festival will include: two animal interactions, adaptive games, refreshments, giveaways, princess visits, a mascot challenge, and a resource fair to learn more about our excellent programs!
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Awards
5K AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
General Race Division
- Top 3 Overall Men/Boys, Women/Girls, and Nonbinary Athletes
Adaptive Athlete - Wheelchair Division
- Top 3 Overall Men/Boys, Women/Girls, and Nonbinary Athletes
Adaptive Athlete - Ambulatory Division
- Top 3 Overall Men/Boys, Women/Girls, and Nonbinary Athletes
First Place in every category for the various age groups in each divisionADDITIONAL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING:
Cara Becker Top Youth Fundraising Award
- The award is given to the individual under 18 who raised the highest amount.
Top Adult Fundraising Award
- The award is given to the individual over 18 who raised the highest amount.
Top Team Fundraising Award
- The award is given to the team that raised the highest amount.
School Spirit Award
Largest Team Award
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Fundraising Incentives
$100 - Foldable reusable shopping bag and lanyard
$250 - Beanie
$500 - Stadium cushion (with back)
$1000 - Backpack