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Location

All participants need to park in the Anthony Wayne Trail parking lot and enter the Zoo through the gates at the main entrance. Participants will then proceed to The Toledo Zoo’s Main Plaza prior to race time. Click here for maps and detailed driving directions to the Zoo.

Course

A majority of the 5K course is plotted on residential streets surrounding the Toledo Zoo. The course for the Kids’ 1K Fun Run is set up only inside of Zoo grounds.  Due to construction at the Aquarium, the courses are being re-designed for 2013.
• Courses are accurately measured. Mile splits are marked.
• The 5K race timing and scoring will be by disposable timing chips provided by Everal Race Management!
• The 5K race course is certified by USTAF

2013 course maps will be available soon.

Awards for the 5K run/walk

• Trophy and free Zoo membership to overall top three male/female, overall master (40+) male/female in the 5K.
• Age group awards (at least three deep) male and female 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• The walk is non-competitive, not timed, and does not include any awards.

Awards for the Kids’ 1K (12 and under)

• Participants race in the following age categories: 0-4, 5-8, 9-12
• All participants will receive a finishers’ ribbon

Shirts and refreshments

• All participants preregistered by early registration deadline (May 6) will receive a Toledo Zoo Dart Frog Dash t-shirt
• A limited number of shirts will be available at late registration
• After both events, snacks, fruit, sports drinks and water will be provided beyond the finish line in the Main Plaza
• One water station will be provided on the 5K course

Entry Fees and Registration Deadlines

All Zoo members receive $1.00 off the registration fee for each participant registered.

5K RUN/WALK:
• Preregistered entrants must be postmarked or registered online by Sunday, May 12, 2013: $19.00.
• Late registration; $22.00 (shirt not guaranteed); Online late registration or postmarked no later than noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
• Race day registration: $28.00 (shirt not guaranteed).

KIDS’ 1K:
• Preregistered entrants must be postmarked or registered online by Sunday, May 12, 2013: $8.00 (includes shirt).
• Late registration: $8.00 (shirt not guaranteed); online submission or postmarked no later than noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
• Race day registration: $8.00 with shirt (if available); $4.00 without shirt

General Registration Information for all participants

• Fees payable to The Toledo Zoo. If not registering online, mail payments to: The Toledo Zoo P.O. Box 140130, Toledo, OH 43614.
• For more information, contact Robin Guidera: (419) 385-5721, extension 2091 or at robin.guidera@toledozoo.org
• Participants registered by May 9 provided advance packet pick up at Dave’s Running Shop in Starlite Plaza, 5700 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH on Thursday May 16 from 3-8 p.m. ONLY – NO EXCEPTIONS. While you are at packet pickup, be sure to check out Dave’s Running Shop.