Event Location & Parking

Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217

Parking is FREE for all participants. 
Follow event signage to the main entrance

Packet Pickup

Pre Race Day Packet Pickup sessions to be announced.

Race Day Pickup: If you have not picked up your packet yet, please plan to arrive early. Packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM at the Zoo’s main gate pavilion. 

Amenities

• 16th Annual Run Wild for Autism T-shirt (Register by noon on September 5th to guarantee a shirt).
• Race managed by Charm City Run Events
• ZOO ADMISSION: Individuals registered for the in-person race will receive Zoo passes, good for September 27th ONLY.
• Activities: Animal ambassadors, children’s games, vendor tables, music, and awards for top 5K finishers
• Post-Race Snacks: Water, bagels, fruit, and more in the Waterfowl Pavilion

Race Day Schedule

7:00 AM — Pickup begins, music, entertainment, and bib customization
8:00 AM — Warm up and National Anthem. 
8:30 AM — 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk start
*(Please arrive on time—zoo security will not allow late entries)

Post race fun in the Water Fowl Pavillion.
Be sure to visit all our amazing sponsors, grab a snack, play some games, and have fun.

AWARDS

• Top Male Finisher
• Top Female Finisher
• Top Male Finisher in the following age brackets: 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Top Female Finisher in the following age brackets: 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Top Overall Fundraising Team
• Top Individual Fundraiser

DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING

The most important component to Run Wild for Autism is our families and partners coming together to raise funds that help us continue to serve the autism community. Your dollars allow the PFA staff to offer resources, training - both in person and virtual, and recreation events. It is because of YOU that we have been and will continue to serve our families. Here is a helpful guide to help you get started fundraising for Run Wild!

There are many great fundraising incentives for raising funds that support PFA programs. Please donate today!

VOLUNTEERS

Run Wild can only succeed with the support of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering or know someone who is, please register here: Run Wild Volunteers – Pathfinders for Autism

5K COURSE

Fun Run/Walk Course Map

BENEFICIARY: PATHFINDERS FOR AUTISM

Pathfinders for Autism is a statewide organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. The organization was founded in 2000 by parents of children with autism, including Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer William "B.J." Surhoff and his wife Polly Winde Surhoff. Pathfinders for Autism works to support and improve the lives of individuals with autism through expansive, customized programming, and by providing resources, training, information and activities free of charge.