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Cosley Zoo Run for the Animals 2025 (Draft)

Sat June 7 - Sun June 15, 2025
This Race is in Draft Mode

Events

5K - In-Person Race Registration

$35 06/07 7:30AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Registration Opens January 6, 2025 at 11:30am CST

5K - Virtual Race Registration

$35 Registration Opens January 6, 2025 at 11:30am CST

10K - In-Person Race Registration

$40 06/07 7:30AM CDT - 9:30AM CDT Registration Opens January 6, 2025 at 11:30am CST

10K - Virtual Race Registration

$40 Registration Opens January 6, 2025 at 11:30am CST

Kids 1/2 Mile - In-Person Race Registration

$20 06/07 8:45AM CDT - 9:00AM CDT Registration Opens January 6, 2025 at 11:30am CST

Kids 1/2 Mile - Virtual Race Registration

$20 Registration Opens January 6, 2025 at 11:30am CST

Description

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.orgNo 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)

Place

In-Person Race: Downtown Wheaton | Virtual Race: Choose Your Course

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