Jessica Meredith Jacobsen Memorial 5k and Fun Walk

Join the Casey Cares Foundation for our 17th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Walk on August 1st! Proceeds from the race will support programs for families with critically ill children. The chip-timed 3.1 mile run/1-mile walk will be held at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Participants will receive a tech shirt, race bib and finisher medal. We'll have awards for the largest team, most spirited team and top fundraising team, so share with your family, friends and sign up today!

Tech T-Shirt Deadline - July 17th! (Note - children 8 years and under do not receive a race shirt.) Registration for the race is open through August 1st, and both individuals and teams are encouraged to register.

For guests who would like to stay and enjoy the Zoo exhibits after the race, we are offering add-on Zoo admission tickets for $15 per person.

Interested in becoming a Casey Cares 5K sponsor? Contact Dawn Weissman at 443-568-0064 or [email protected].

About the Casey Cares Foundation:

The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides ongoing, uplifting palliative programs to critically ill children and their families. For more information, visit www.CaseyCares.org.

A Celebration of Baltimore History on Foot

The Altra Charles Street 12 presented by Kelly Benefits starts at the Shops at Kenilworth in Towson, and continues south heading downtown on beautiful Charles Street, a National Scenic Byway. Runners enjoy running through Charm City’s most charming neighborhoods and past some of Maryland’s most esteemed religious, historical and educational institutions. When runners finish, they can celebrate their accomplishment with a one-of-a-kind post-race party between the stadiums at the Camden Yards Sports Complex!

The Altra Charles Street 12 and 2-Person Relay presented by Kelly Benefits is the 3rd Race in the B3 Distance Series.

Join us, Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the third annual Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion 5K and 1-mile walk!

This event is a 5K Run or 1-mile walk, followed by a Critter Crawl Kids Dash, all to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center! Your registration fee includes a cotton t-shirt. Participants have the opportunity to fundraise for any area of the Children's Center where they feel a personal connection.

• We offer family pricing for a group of four, which includes a discount of 10%.

Join us for the annual Robert I. Damie Race for Our Kids. This event features a 5k through Druid Hill Park and a 1-mile Family Walk through the Maryland Zoo as well as a post-event celebration at the Waterfowl pavilion. Participants receive a race shirt and medal, and discounted zoo tickets are available for ages 6+. Participants under 5 receive free zoo admission.

Event details and schedule

Schedule

7:30 AM – Registration opens

8:30 AM – 5K Run Begins

8:45 AM – 1-Mile Brent A. Rosenberg Family Walk sponsored by The Family Tree Begins

9:30 AM – Post-Event Festival and Celebration

10 AM – Zoo opens

Location & Parking

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

One Safari Place

Baltimore, MD 21217

There is plenty of free parking at the Zoo.

Strollers and Pets

Strollers are permitted on the 1-Mile Family Walk.

To ensure the safety of all participants, strollers, skates, and scooters are prohibited on the 5K race route.

Pets are not permitted on zoo grounds. Please leave your pets at home.

Amenities

Walkers will receive a short-sleeved shirt and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.

Runners will receive a short-sleeved technical shirt, finisher medal, bib and may join us at the Post-Event Festival and Celebration.

Zoo admission tickets are available for purchase at a discounted price of $15 for ages 6+. Children 5 and under receive free Zoo admission. (Discounted tickets must be picked up at registration the morning of the event and can only be used the day of the event.)

In order to guarantee we will have your requested shirt size, participants should register by September 1.

5K Course Amenities

5K course includes course marshals, water and energy beverage stops, and medical support teams.

Weather

The event takes place rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel the event due to extreme weather conditions.

Refunds

Refunds will not be given. Registration fees can be changed to a donation.

Questions?

Sahrah Henninger | [email protected] | 410-801-7557

Looking for a unique gift for the special runner or walker in your life? A Charm City Run Signature Race Gift Certificate is a great way to give the gift of an amazing race experience in 2025! Gift certificates purchased through this page are activated immediately and can be used for any of our Signature Races listed below. Simply select your desired amount, complete the transaction, and your voucher code is shown on-screen and delivered via confirmation email. Our downloadable Gift Certificate template can be printed and customized for a polished gift even at the last minute!

If you would like to purchase a gift certificate in an amount other than the above, please email [email protected].

Eligible Races:

Gift certificates are valid towards registration fees and "add-on" purchases through RunSignup for the events listed below. If you are looking to purchase a gift certificate to cover registration fees for a specific race, you can reference the price ranges listed to the right of each race. Many events have different distance options and prices, so detailed pricing can be found by clicking on the race links below.

December 14, 2025 - Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run ($23.20-$55, walker friendly)

February 7, 2026 - Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra ($44.40-$118.60)

March 15, 2026 - September 5, 2026 - 2026 Altra B3 Distance Series Presented by Kelly Benefits ($219.30-$269.75)

March 15, 2026 - Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K ($49.70-$70.90)

April 25, 2026 - Altra Sole of the City 10K presented by Kelly Benefits ($70.90-$108.00)

June 28, 2026 - MedStar Health Baltimore Women's Classic 5K presented by New Balance ($28.50-$65.60)

July 5, 2026 - ASICS Independence Day 4-Miler presented by Independent Brewing Company ($44.40-$65.60)

July 11, 2026 - Moonlight 5K and Twilight Kids Run presented by Brooks ($23.20-$60.30)

August 9, 2026 - Charm City Run 5K at Boordy Vineyards ($49.70-$70.90)

September 5th, 2026 - Altra Charles Street 12 and 2-Person Relay presented by Kelly Benefits ($44.40-$150.40)

October 25th, 2026 - Oktoberfest 5-Miler presented by Altra ($44.40-$70.90)

How Does It Work?

• Select your desired gift card amount above and complete the transaction using your information (name, email, etc)

• Your voucher code is shown on-screen immediately, and delivered to you via confirmation email. Contact info for your gift recipient is not collected, so they will not receive any notification of the purchase.

• Use our customizable gift certificate template to pass along the "Voucher Code" to your gift recipient, or send them the code any way you like!

• When your gift recipient is ready to sign up for an event, they simply enter the voucher code provided to them when they reach the final step of registration. The gift certificate amount is deducted from the total. Any unused balance from the gift certificate can be used towards another Charm City Run Signature Race, and vouchers do not expire.

Gift Certificate Policies/FAQs:

• To use the gift certificate, the user will enter the voucher code (provided on the confirmation page and confirmation email) on the check out page when registering for a Charm City Run Signature Race.

• Gift Certificates can only be used for Charm City Run Signature Races. Please reference the list of races above to confirm eligibility before purchasing.

• Gift Certificates cannot be used retroactively on already purchased races.

• Gift Certificates can be used on multiple race(s) if funds allow.

• Charm City Run Signature Race Gift Certificates do not expire.

• Charm City Run Signature Race Gift Certificates are non refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash.

• Only one gift certificate can be purchased at a time. Multiple gift certificates must be purchased in separate transactions.

• Gift Certificates can be used in conjunction with coupon codes.