Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

🎉 Event Overview: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle

Join the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo and Fleet Feet Montclair for a wild morning of miles and fun!

📅 Date & Time: Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 18
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Start: The Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex
• Finish: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

🏃‍♂️ Race Information: Course & Celebration

Get ready to waddle, run, or walk your way through a 3-mile course (or take the 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut) before crossing the finish line inside the Zoo for a one-of-a-kind celebration!

• Post-run Admission: Essex County Turtle Back Zoo admission is included with registration.
• Explore: Stick around after the run to explore and say hello to the animals.
• Giveaway: All participants will also receive a special giveaway: Stay Tuned for more details!
• Family Friendly: This event is perfect for the whole family—whether you sprint like a cheetah, stroll like a tortoise, or waddle like a penguin, everyone’s invited to join the fun.

🎭 Costume & Spirit: Encouraged Atmosphere

Costumes, animal spirit, and family smiles are highly encouraged!

📦 Packet Pick-Up: Details

• Early Pick-Up (Recommended!): Fleet Feet Montclair – 603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 on Friday, October 17 from 2:00 – 6:00 PM.
• Event Day Pick-Up: The Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex – 9 Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052 on Saturday, October 18 from 7:30 – 8:30 AM.

🅿️ Parking: Information

This is a point-to-point run. Meaning the start and finish area are in two different places. The start is near The Waterfront at South Mountain Recreation Complex and the Finish is in the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo.

• Start Parking: Closest to the start is across Cherry Lane at the Oakdale Parking Lot in the South Mountain Reservation.
• Additional Parking: There are additional parking lots and garages throughout the South Mountain Recreation Complex.

For more information and to register, visit this link.