Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage Logo

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland OH

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species in this annual race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino.

This is the third of four races that make up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.

📅 Race Day Details

  • Date: October 5, 2025
  • Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM
  • 5k Start Time: 8:30AM
  • 1-mile Walk Start Time: 9:00AM
  • Place: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

💰 Registration Pricing

  • March 14 through October 1: $30
  • October 2 through Race Day: $35
  • 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 you free entry into the zoo.

  • Ticket prices:
  • Adults (ages 12-61): $21.50
  • Seniors (62+): $19.50
  • Juniors (ages 2-11): $17.50

Spectators must purchase tickets online only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets.

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

🎁 What You Get

  • Custom race t-shirt
  • Finisher medal for all
  • Post race refreshments
  • Admission to the zoo

Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

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