Events
Run For The Animals Postponed to October 11th
New Date: 10/11/26
Hello!
Due to the impending nor'easter heading towards our region tomorrow we will be postponing our race to October 11th, 2026 in consideration of everyone's safety and event experience.
We hope you can make this new date, and we thank you for your support of the Cohanzick Zoo! As a reminder, 100% of your registration fee goes directly back to the zoo to help our resident animals.
Sincerely,
Katie Tarpine, President
Cohanzick Zoological Society
Here Are Your Options:
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://cohanzick-zoo.org/events/run-for-the-animals-5k-fundraiser.
Place
Bridgeton, NJ US 08302
Description
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We would like to let everyone know that the Run for the Animals 5K benefiting the Cohanzick Zoo, originally scheduled for this Saturday, September 26, has been postponed due to the forecasted nor’easter.
Out of an abundance of caution for everyone involved, the race has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11.
The race will still begin at 9:00 AM.
Thank you so much for your understanding and flexibility. We look forward to seeing everyone on October 11! If anything changes we will reach out.
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Run for the Animals is a fun, family friendly event to benefit the Cohanzick Zoo.
The race will start and finish at the Cohanzick Zoo, 35 Mayor Aitken Drive, Bridgeton, NJ. Parking for the event will be at Bridgeton High School. Participants will be able to take a short walk from the side entrance down to the zoo. Bathrooms will be open in the zoo and at the splash pad. Mayor Aitken Drive will be closed to traffic 8:30am - 10:30am.
The Cohanzick Zoo opened its gates as New Jersey’s first zoo in 1934. Home to nearly 100 animals representing more than 45 different species from around the world, the zoo has been a regional destination attraction for generations. We are a small free zoo, situated on approximately 15 acres within the city of Bridgeton’s 1,100-acre park, but we provide a home for some larger-than-life animals including Holly, our Asiatic black bear! We’ve been described by many as a hidden gem nestled in the woods, well off the beaten path.
Packet pick up will be available race morning starting at 8am at the starting line, which is at the zoo parking lot, 35 Mayor Aitken Dr. in Bridgeton. The race starts promptly at 9am.
Race shirts are available free to those who to register before 9/12/2026. Following 9/12, race shirts will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Leashed, friendly pups are welcome to join you on your run or walk! Please note that dogs are NOT allowed within the zoo, but may be walked along the exterior perimeter and race path.
Awards will be given to the top 3 Female and top 3 Male and NEW for this year we will award the top 3 finishers from the 17 and under age group. This race is RAIN OR SHINE!
