Fun Run
Race Day Entrance and Parking:
Zoo Access: Guests are welcome to enter the zoo any time after 6:30 am on May 30, 2026.
Entrance & Parking: Please use the Main Gate Entrance and park in the Main Gate Parking Lot. Parking at the South Gate Entrance will not be allowed.
Check-In & Swag Pickup: After parking, head into the zoo to check in and collect your bib. Please note: early pick-up before the race is not available and medals will be handed out at the finish line.
Race Assembly: Once you’ve checked in and received your bib, proceed to the East Mall, where the race will begin at 8:00 am.
Race Information:
Join the Fun: The Brookfield Zoo Chicago Dino Dash is a fun run, where the focus is on celebration and movement—no timing, just good cheer!
All Ages Welcome: Whether young or young at heart, everyone is invited to run, walk, or stroll along the festive route.
Check-In: Start your adventure by checking in at the Main Gate Entrance and get ready to enjoy the event.
Registration: To make your participation official, please register in advance so we can prepare a fun welcome for you. Registration will close on May 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Spectator Fun: Friends and family are invited to cheer along in the East Mall. Note: the Zoo is not open to walk outside of the running paths until the race is over.
Animal Safety First: To keep our animal friends happy and comfortable, we ask participants and spectators to leave lasers, kazoos, and loud bells at home. This helps ensure a safe and peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy.
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 am - Registrants can enter and check-in at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Main Gate Entrance
6:30 am - 8:00 am - East Mall open with music
8:00 am - Dino Dash begins
9:30 am - Dino Dash ends & Zoo officially opens... enjoy FREEE entry and FREE rides on the Carousel & Ferris Wheel.
Zoo Access: Guests are welcome to enter the zoo any time after 6:30 am on May 30, 2026.
Entrance & Parking: Please use the Main Gate Entrance and park in the Main Gate Parking Lot. Parking at the South Gate Entrance will not be allowed.
Check-In & Swag Pickup: After parking, head into the zoo to check in and collect your bib. Please note: early pick-up before the race is not available and medals will be handed out at the finish line.
Race Assembly: Once you’ve checked in and received your bib, proceed to the East Mall, where the race will begin at 8:00 am.
Race Information:
Join the Fun: The Brookfield Zoo Chicago Dino Dash is a fun run, where the focus is on celebration and movement—no timing, just good cheer!
All Ages Welcome: Whether young or young at heart, everyone is invited to run, walk, or stroll along the festive route.
Check-In: Start your adventure by checking in at the Main Gate Entrance and get ready to enjoy the event.
Registration: To make your participation official, please register in advance so we can prepare a fun welcome for you. Registration will close on May 28, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Spectator Fun: Friends and family are invited to cheer along in the East Mall. Note: the Zoo is not open to walk outside of the running paths until the race is over.
Animal Safety First: To keep our animal friends happy and comfortable, we ask participants and spectators to leave lasers, kazoos, and loud bells at home. This helps ensure a safe and peaceful environment for everyone to enjoy.
Race Day Schedule:
6:30 am - Registrants can enter and check-in at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Main Gate Entrance
6:30 am - 8:00 am - East Mall open with music
8:00 am - Dino Dash begins
9:30 am - Dino Dash ends & Zoo officially opens... enjoy FREEE entry and FREE rides on the Carousel & Ferris Wheel.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am CDT
- End Time:
- 9:30am CDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
