Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been working to protect wildlife around the world for more than two decades. Help us to secure a future for wildlife by running for your selected species in this annual race. You can choose to support Zoo conservation efforts for: Andean Bear, Asian Turtle, Giraffe, Gorilla, Lion or Rhino. 

This is the fourth of five races that make up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.

Race Day October 5, 2025 

Registration/Packet Pick-up - 7:00AM

5k Start Time - 8:30AM

1-mile walk Start Time - 9:00AM

Place - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration Pricing- 

March 14 through October 1 - $30

October 2 through Race Day - $35

**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.  

What You Get - 

Custom race t-shirt

Finisher medal for all

Post race refreshments

Admission to the zoo

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.