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

🐾 Race Overview

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: 7:00 AM
• 5k Start Time: 8:30 AM
• 1-mile Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM

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

• Admission: Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
• Note: Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
• Ticket Prices:
• $20.50/adult (ages 12-61)
• $18.50/seniors (62+)
• $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)
• Purchase Tickets: 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.

For more information, please visit the race page: Future for Wildlife 5K Run/Walk.