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Running Wild for the Zoo 5K

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115 Lake Shore Dr., Michigan City IN

Sunday, July 13th, 2025

🎉 Event Overview

Race day check in opens at 7:30AM - 5K Run and Walk starting line opens at 9:00 am.

🚗 Parking and Admission

  • Free Parking: Participants will receive a pass for free admission into the zoo on race day.

🍉 Refreshments

  • Food: Water, fruit and hot dogs available.
  • Beer Garden: For all participants 21 Years of age or older.

🏆 Awards

  • Trophies: For the top 5 Overall Male and Female finishers and top Masters male and female (first finishers over 40 but not placing in the top 5 overall).
  • Medals: For top 3 male and female finishers in each age group.
  • Age Groups: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
  • Clydesdale / Athena Division: The top three male and three female finishers receive awards. Men over 210 LBS and women over 170 LBS can choose to compete in this division.

For more details and registration, visit the race's official page: Running Wild for the Zoo 5K.

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