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 12 - $30
• Race Day Registration: $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: 7:00 AM
• 5k (chip timed): 8:30 AM
• 1-mile: 9:00 AM
• Note: 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 free entry into the zoo.
• Ticket Prices: To be announced.
• Purchase: Online only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website.
• Important: Admissions will 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

• Coming Soon!

Race URL

For more information, visit: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earth Day 5k