ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk – baltimore, MD 2026

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
baltimore, MD
Venue
1 Safari place
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $40.00
Events
5K, 5K Adaptive Wheelchair, 5K Adaptive Ambulatory, Fun Walk, Virtual
Includes
T-Shirt
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The ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk starts at 8:00 AM on April 12, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland, giving you time to arrive and settle in the evening before. The event takes place at Safari Place and offers two distance options: a 1-mile option and a 3.1-mile run. Entry fees range from $20 to $40 depending on registration choices. This is a straightforward running event, making it easy to plan your travel logistics around an early start.

From the Race Organizer
Late and race day registration for ROAR is now available! GENERAL REGISTRATION - Begins Monday, April 6, 2026 Adult 5K or Fun Walk: $40 Youth Ages 5-12 5K or Fun Walk: $25 Children 4 and Under - no T-shirt: $1 Virtual (all ages): $20 Shirts may be chosen on race day if available. Zoo Admission is not included. Please see https://fundraising.kennedykrieger.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1002&eventID=557: https://fundraising.kennedykrieger.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1002&eventID=557 for information on Zoo admission. Online registration will close on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. and re-open for Packet Pick-up, as well as at 6:30 a.m. on race day at The Maryland Zoo. PACKET PICK-UP Friday, May 2: Afternoon at Kennedy Krieger Institute Downtown location 3-5 pm Saturday, May 3: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Charm City Run Timonium Sunday, May 4: Beginning at 6:30 a.m. (race day) at the Maryland Zoo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk – baltimore, MD 2026?

ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk – baltimore, MD 2026 takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in baltimore, Maryland.

Where is ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk – baltimore, MD 2026 held?

ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk – baltimore, MD 2026 is held at 1 Safari place in baltimore, Maryland.

Where can I find hotels near ROAR for Kids 5K and Fun Walk – baltimore, MD 2026?

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