Event Details
The Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 5K/10K & Kids 1/2 Mile is hosted by the Cosley Foundation to support Cosley Zoo's exhibit development projects, public programs and conservation projects.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 7:30A
Distance: 5K, 10K & Kids 1/2 Mile
Location: Downtown Wheaton
5K Race Registration: $35 early-bird pricing through 4/30, $40 beginning 5/1 through 6/6, and $45 on race day (6/7)
10K Race Registration: $40 early-bird pricing through 4/30, $45 beginning 5/1 through 6/6 and $50 on race day (6/7)
Kids 1/2 Mile Race Registration: $20 (ages 4-10) through 6/6, $25 on race day (6/7)
If you register for the 10K, you can opt to switch your registration to the 5K by emailing klizik@wheatonparks.org. No refunds will be issued to switch from the 10K to the 5K. If you register for the 5K and opt to switch your registration to a 10K, you will be charged an additional $5 fee.
Please note that if you sign up for the virtual race, you are opting not to participate in person on June 7.
Packet Pick-Up:
- Thursday, June 5 | 10A-7P | Wheaton Park District Community Center (1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL 60189)
- Saturday, June 7 | 6:30 - 7:15A | Memorial Park (225 Karlskoga Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187)
Race Wheaton Price: $90 (includes registration for the Superhero Fun Run, Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals and Reindeer Run 5K)
5K and 10K runners receive a long-sleeved race shirt. Kids 1/2 mile runners receive a short-sleeved race shirt. In-person runners will also receive a race bib. All runners receive a finisher medal. All race registrations are non-refundable. In the event of an in-person race cancellation, runners may opt to to transfer to the virtual run or defer their race registration.
RACE DETAILS & COURSE INFORMATION
Race Route: Downtown Wheaton beginning and ending at Main Street and Seminary Avenue.
PACKET PICK-UP
Thursday, June 5 | 10A-7P | Wheaton Park District Community Center (1777 S. Blanchard, Wheaton, IL)
Saturday, June 7 | 6:30-7:15A | Memorial Park
TIMING & RESULTS
Race results can be accessed by scanning the QR code on your race bib. Race results will also be posted within six hours of race completion at cosleyzoo.org.
Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female runners in the 5K and 10K (chip time) and age-group winners (chip time): 10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over.
RACE DAY PARKING
Runners are encouraged to walk or bike to the race. If driving, please utilize in the downtown Wheaton parking garages:
Wheaton Place Garage – 232 West Wesley Street, 1st & 2nd Floor
Willow Avenue Garage – 220 South Cross Street, 1st Floor
