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Sunday, November 15th, 2026
1 Safari Place, Baltimore MD
5K
38–54°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
39–61°F
dry
2024
43–56°F
dry
2023
35–57°F
dry
2022
31–43°F
rain
2021
36–50°F
dry
2020
40–65°F
rain
2019
29–53°F
dry
2018
32–39°F
rain
2017
36–49°F
dry
2016
42–60°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Nov 15
Cloudy · 53–69°F
Sunday, Nov 15starts near 53°F · 26% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
THIS is the official Maryland Zoo race!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable day at the Zoo on Sunday, November 15th for Zoo Zoom, featuring an exciting NEW species-centered experience!
This year, the race gets wild — which species will cross the finish line first?
Choose your team:
🐧 Penguin
🐒 Chimpanzee
🐸 Panamanian Golden Frog
🐘 Elephant
When you join your species team, you’ll receive a fun, animal-inspired race shirt, enjoy admission to the Maryland Zoo, and become part of a community coming together to support wildlife conservation and the Zoo’s mission.
Whether you’re racing, walking, cheering on your team, or bringing the whole family, every step helps make a difference for animals here at the Zoo and around the world.
Pick your species. Rally your herd. Run wild with us at Zoo Zoom!
Register today and help your team claim the title: Which species will cross the finish line first?
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