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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland OH
5K · 1 Mile
45–59°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
40–48°F
rain
2024
42–55°F
dry
2023
48–73°F
dry
2022
48–74°F
dry
2021
38–56°F
rain
2020
44–54°F
rain
2019
47–61°F
dry
2018
41–45°F
dry
2017
46–56°F
dry
2016
47–57°F
dry
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About this race
🎃 Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk
The Zoo will host the Halloween 5K on Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in costume and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!
🕒 Schedule
- Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM
- 5K Start Time: 8:30AM
- 1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AM
- Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
💰 Registration Pricing
- Pre-registration through October 22: $30
- October 23 through Race Day: $35
- Race Day Registration: 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 are to be determined. Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):
Link Coming Soon!
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, visit the race page: Cleveland Metroparks Halloween 5K.
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