When
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Where
115 Lake Shore Dr., Michigan City IN
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Details
- Date: July 12, 2026
- Location: 115 Lake Shore Dr., Michigan City, IN
- Check-In Time: Opens at 7:30 AM
- Race Start Time: 5K Run and Walk starting line opens at 9:00 AM
Participant Information
- Parking: Free Parking available
- Zoo Admission: Participants will receive a pass for free admission into the zoo on race day
- T-Shirt Availability: Participants who sign up before June 26th by midnight and request a T-Shirt will receive one: T-shirts are not guaranteed after June 26th
- Refreshments: Water, fruit, hot dogs, chips, and cookies will be provided
Age Divisions and Awards
- Trophies: 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: 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 in this division receive awards: men over 210 LBS and women over 170 LBS can choose to compete in this division
Additional Features
- Beer Garden: Available for all participants 21 years of age or older
More Information
- Registration Link: Running Wild for the Zoo 5K
Course map
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