Help celebrate Earth Day with the Earth Day 5k Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!  A portion of the proceeds from the race go towards supporting green practices and sustainability efforts at the zoo.

This is the first of five races in the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. 

Registration Info:

Pre-registration through April 20 - $30
Registration for Race Day - $35

What You Get:
Custom race t-shirt
Finisher Medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo 

Race Day Info:

Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00AM
5k (chip timed): 8:30AM
1-mile: 9:00AM

**Race Day Registration is online only! 

Spectator Information

Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.

Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.

Ticket prices are $20.50/adult (ages 12-61), $18.50/seniors (62+) and $16.50/junior (ages 2-11)

Spectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased.  The box office will not be open.  

Cleveland Metroparks Race Series Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Explore a variety of trails with the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series! Encompassing 5 runs across 3 locations, these timed run/walk events will take place at Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. All events include a finisher medal, t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Sign up for all 5 now and save $25!

2025 Series Schedule:

• Earth Day 5k (@ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - Saturday April 19
• Whiskey Island 5k (@ Whiskey Island) - Sunday, August 24, 
• Future for Wildlife 5k (@ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo) - Sunday, October 5
• Veterans Day 5k (@ Edgewater Park) - Sunday, November 9