When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland OH
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
🏃♀️ Race Information
Start times for the 5K and the 1 Mile races are at 8:30AM.
5K Runner 🏅
- Price: $35.00
- Course: Run your way through the zoo on our FULL 5k course this year!
- Post-Race: Following the race, all runners are invited to join us for awards, food, and open bar in the Palava Hut.
- Includes: Registration also includes an event t-shirt and access to the zoo.
1-Mile Runner/Walker 🚶
- Price: $35.00
- Route: 1-mile route available for attendees who aren't into running long distances!
- Benefits: All the same benefits as the 5k ticket - food, beverages, shirt - but without the torturous run.
Supporter Registration 🙌
- Entry Requirement: ALL supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member.
- Ticket Prices: $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11).
- Purchase: Supporters must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website.
- Link: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets
🐾 Race Policies
Sorry, dogs will not be allowed at this race.
🏆 Awards
- Categories: Top 5 Overall M/F
- Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
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