Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Event Overview

Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! A portion of the proceeds from the race go towards supporting green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo.

This race is in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.

Registration Info

• Pre-registration: Through April 16 - $30
• Race Day Registration: April 17th thru Race Day - $35

What You Get

• Custom race t-shirt:
• Finisher Medal: For all participants
• Post race refreshments:
• Admission to the zoo:

Race Day Info

• Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00AM
• 5k (chip timed): 8:30AM
• 1-mile: 9:00AM

Race Day Registration is online only!

Spectator Information

Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo. Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo. Ticket prices are to be announced. Spectators must purchase tickets online only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website:

Link Coming Soon

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased. The box office will not be open.

Cleveland Metroparks Race Series

Explore a variety of trails with the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series! Encompassing runs across 3 locations, these timed run/walk events will take place at Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All events include a finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Sign up for all 5 now and save $25!

2026 Series Schedule

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