Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Race Overview

Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on April 18th! 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
• 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: 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 below):

(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 $35!

2026 Series Schedule

• Earth Day at the Zoo - 4/18
• After Hours 5K Experience - 7/21
• Whiskey Island - 8/23
• Future for Wildlife - 10/4
• Halloween 5K - 10/24
• Veterans Day 5K - 11/8
• Ugly Sweater 5K - 12/6

More Information

For more details, visit the race page: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k.