2026 Race Routes
Course Updates
Course Updates
- This year, the 5K route will extend through both the zoo and Druid Hill Park for a more separate and safer course experience.
- There will be clearer and increased signage along the separated routes for 5K and 1 Mile.
- We will have a dedicated water stop for each course.
- There will be a 10-minute staggered start with improved start line positioning. The 5K will start first at 8:00 a.m.
- An extra timing mat will be placed along the 5K course to ensure accurate timing.
Strollers are welcome but for everyone's safety, participants with strollers should position themselves at the back of the start line for both events.
Pet Policy
No pets are allowed. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore welcomes guests with disabilities who use service animals as determined by the Americans with Disability Act. No other animals are permitted on any Zoo grounds including the parking lots. You are responsible at all times during your visit for the care and supervision of your service animal.
The owner of the Service Animal must accompany the animal, must be in control of the animal and the animal must not exhibit threatening behavior to the animal collection, guests or staff while on grounds. The Maryland Zoo, its staff and volunteers are not responsible for the care or supervision of a Service Animal.
Review the Service Animal Guide.
