Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5k

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

The Zoo will host the inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K on Sunday, December 6 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in ugly sweaters and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!

💧Water Information

• Important Note: There will not be a water stop on the course due to the cold weather.
• Available Water: Water will be at the start and finish line.
• Recommendations: Runners are recommended to bring their own water bottle to the race if they would like water on the course.

🕖Race 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: $30 through December 4
• Race Day Pricing: $35 from December 5 through Race Day
• Note: Race Day Registration is 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 online 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

🐾Additional Information

Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

🔗Race Link

For more details and to register, visit the Cleveland Metroparks Ugly Sweater 5K page.